If you’re a high school student in the US today, you’ve been taking standardized tests since you were in the third grade. Maybe you sometimes have nightmares about Scantron bubbles; maybe you relish finishing early and getting extra quiet reading time. However you feel about standardized testing, these tests are a big part of how both the American education system and the college admissions systems work. But these tests are…

Challenge Before joining Prep Expert®, Lana Koussayer felt overwhelmed by SAT prep. The pressure was high, and simply memorizing content wasn’t cutting it. She needed a better strategy, something smarter, clearer, and more confidence-building. “I wanted a smarter strategy, a clear structure, and the confidence to walk into my exam knowing exactly what to do.” Solution Lana enrolled in Prep Expert® and was paired with instructor Shefali Sanwal, who immediately…

Challenge When Meghna Namjoshi began her SAT prep journey, she was aiming high, but started with a 1340 on her initial practice test. Like many students, she wanted more than just a better score. She was looking for clarity on tricky questions, support when homework got overwhelming, and the confidence to walk into the exam fully prepared. “My biggest concerns? Feeling confused by tricky problems, keeping my motivation up, and…

Most people have heard about the Ivy League, at least in passing. These eight schools– Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University– are known for their highly selective admissions practices and excellent graduate outcomes.  But they aren’t the only selective schools with impeccable reputations in the US. In fact, the most selective top university in the US isn’t even…

Challenge When Meghna Namjoshi started her SAT prep journey, her first practice test score was 1340. She wanted to boost that number significantly, but more importantly, she needed to feel confident and prepared leading into test day. “I saw significant improvement in my practice tests going from a 1340 on the first one to a 1520 on the fifth.” Meghna also wanted clear explanations, engaging instruction, and support she could…

Challenge For Mana Sipayi, schoolwork was usually something to dread. Homework? A hassle. A 3-hour SAT class? Guaranteed boredom. So when she signed up for Prep Expert®, she didn’t expect to love it, let alone look forward to the assignments. “I actually enjoyed doing the assignments, which is surprising since I generally HATE schoolwork.” Her initial SAT score was 1320, and she was hoping for a serious boost. But what…

Challenge Ian was stuck. Despite consistently scoring in the upper 1400s on practice SATs, he couldn’t seem to crack into the elusive 1500+ range. His biggest obstacle? Grammar and the finer points of English, particularly punctuation, idioms, and technical vocabulary. “Before working with Ilia, I had been scoring in the upper 1400s… unable to get over the hump into the 1500s.” What Ian needed wasn’t just another test prep instructor.…

Have you ever heard the phrase “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy?” Well, for today’s students, it’s really more like “All work and no play means Jack doesn’t get into his dream college.” No, seriously! Extracurricular activities aren’t just a great way for students to blow off steam; they’re a major part of what colleges look for during the admissions process. Today, let’s talk about the…

Challenge Hasan Abid came to Prep Expert® expecting a standard, maybe even dry SAT prep course. What he found instead was something entirely different, a class led by Kevin Parrish, whose energy and teaching style changed the entire experience. “I expected this course to be dry and boring throughout, but never at a single moment was it like that with Kevin Parrish as my instructor.” Hasan needed more than just…

As a first-generation college student who earned a perfect SAT score and a full-ride scholarship to medical school, I know the life-changing power of test preparation. And now, as an entrepreneur and education advocate, I’m excited to share an amazing new opportunity for families across America: You can now use your 529 College Savings Plan to pay for Prep Expert® SAT & ACT prep courses — tax-free. This is more…