The SAT Course That Makes Hard Stuff Easy—And Students’ Scores Skyrocket
Challenge Before joining Prep Expert®, Kayla Navarro was starting her SAT journey at a 1080 and searching for a program that could truly move the needle on her score, and her future. “Prep Expert® was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my SAT prep, and that’s largely because of my amazing instructor, Taylor Trautwein. I started this course with a 1080 and ended with a 1550 a 470…
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Every year, millions of students and families rely on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to access grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and federal loans. For the 2026–27 school year, FAFSA is undergoing several key changes, some positive, some negative, that could impact how much aid families receive and how smoothly the process works. As someone who has spent years guiding students through admissions and financial aid, I want…
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Challenge Blake Kosmal knew his PSAT score was nowhere near where he wanted it to be. The disappointing result left him “really bummed out” and uncertain about his future SAT prospects. “My score from the PSATs was extremely low, and honestly it really bummed me out.” After hearing about SAT prep courses from his parents, Blake was hesitant questioning if a course could truly make a difference. Solution Despite doubts,…
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Mastering timing is an extremely important strategy for succeeding on any standardized test, and the ACT is no different. But forget those horror stories of grueling half-day testing; the ACT is doing its part to banish leg cramps and assuage anxieties with its new, streamlined format. ] Today’s ACT is much less exhausting; while you still need to build your testing endurance and understand the timing, it’s not a 5-hour…
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Challenge Before joining Prep Expert®, Arpan Shah felt stuck with his SAT prep. His practice test scores hovered around 1300, and he knew he needed a serious boost to reach his college goals. But like many students, Arpan worried that test prep would be stressful, boring, and confusing. “I wanted to do better on the SAT, but it was tough to know where to start. I didn’t want to dread…
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We’ve grown used to grim headlines about education in America: record-low SAT and ACT scores, widening achievement gaps, and a generation supposedly unprepared for college or careers. But in August 2025, a different story emerged. New York City — home to the nation’s largest and often most maligned public school system — reported its biggest reading gains in more than a decade. 56.3% of students in grades 3–8 are now…
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Challenge When Alex began preparing for the SAT, he faced a challenge familiar to many students: a persistent weakness in the Reading section and the pressure to achieve a higher overall score. “I found my tutor Ronak Shah on the Prep Expert® website. Just from the first lesson with Ron, I already felt as if I was going to have a massive score improvement.” After discovering Prep Expert® on Instagram…
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The ACT has long been one of the most recognized college admissions tests in the United States. For students aiming to stand out in competitive applicant pools, understanding what the ACT covers and how it is structured is the first step toward success. While strategy and practice matter, the foundation of strong performance is a clear understanding of what the test looks like, how it is scored, and how each…
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Kentucky’s Move from ACT to SAT: What Students Need to Know By Dr. Shaan Patel, CEO & Founder of Prep Expert® For nearly two decades, Kentucky high school juniors have taken the ACT as their state-mandated college admissions exam. But starting this year, the Kentucky Department of Education has announced a major shift: students will now take the SAT instead. While the transition has created uncertainty among teachers, parents, and…
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SHARK TANK – “Episode 716” – A college student from Las Vegas, NV who earned a perfect SAT score wants to expand his business to help others increase their test scores, but can he deliver a perfect pitch to the Sharks? Husband and wife exercise enthusiasts from Jenison, MI believe they have created the ideal sports bra that women have long been looking for; two millennials from Denver, CO want…
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