If you’re a high school student or parents of one, college is a big deal with many questions. If you’re already planning on taking the SAT or ACT, our ACT prep and SAT prep course options will help you prepare. To help you prepare, here are the top 35 college counselor questions to ask by subject: Class Questions Question 1. What courses do I need to take to be ready…

Every high school student has a chance to win the National Merit Scholarship through their efforts in their junior year. Let’s discuss what it takes to win and what’s waiting for you after winning. Part of winning the NMSC is scoring a high SAT score; our SAT prep courses are designed to get you thoroughly ready in time. National Merit Scholarship Competition Timeline A lot of the National Merit Scholarship process depends…

More colleges and universities today superscore the ACT test than before. If getting ready for the ACT now is on your mind, our ACT prep courses are available to help you get ready now. [act_one] Schools That ACT Superscore *The following schools have been independently verified by Prep Expert® that they either superscore or use the highest composite scores for the ACT. Verified College or University Albion College American University Amherst College Austin…

Don’t get fooled by myths about college admissions; we have broken down the biggest ones. If you’re thinking about test prep for college though, don’t hesitate to learn about our SAT prep and ACT prep courses. Myths About College Admissions COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MYTH TRUTH There’s Only One Perfect School for Me Don’t be afraid to explore your options and investigate the wide variety of schools out there. It’s fine to have…

In 2017, approximately 3 million high school students, spread across 22,000 high schools, took the Advanced Placement (AP) exams. These tests have long been viewed as a means to make students more desirable to college admission boards since the 1950’s. AP classes, in spite of their public image, have a number of pros and cons that every high student needs to know about before signing up.  If you’re looking for comprehensive…

Let’s be honest, being a teenager today is tougher than in the past. With stiff competition for college admissions, social media, and increased pressure to succeed, high school students deal with more stress than ever. Fortunately, there are strategies that teens and parents can use to reduce student stress and teenage angst. Let’s break those strategies down and how they can help. If getting ready for either the SAT and…

If you are preparing for college and need to take an SAT Math subject test to get into the program of your dreams, then the choice sounds simple – Math 1 or Math 2. Choosing between SAT Math Level 1 or 2 requires thinking about a number of different factors, which we’ll discuss to help you make the right choice for yourself. If taking the guesswork out of test prep…

Last year, we accurately predicted National Merit Scholarship PSAT cutoff scores within a couple of points in every state. This year, we think we’ve got what it takes to do even better! The National Merit Scholarship Program is run by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, boasting a mission “to promote a wider and deeper respect for learning in general and for exceptionally talented individuals in particular.” [sat_one] We will provide…

For today’s high school students, the good news is there are more A’s being given out than ever before on their report cards. The bad news is that SAT scores are continuing to fall. There’s a serious disconnect there that’s negatively affecting students without them realizing it. A recent study has shed light on the disturbing trend of high school grade inflation and its negative effect on SAT scores and…

Common Core’s widespread adoption has unintentionally weakened the ACT and SAT, by ignoring desired college-level skills like critical thinking in favor of straightforward data analysis. By overemphasizing “real-world application” versus academic rigor, Common Core’s effect on both the SAT and ACT could leave students less prepared for college and career more than they realize. If you want to make sure your child is ready for the SAT or ACT, no matter…