The recent revelations about UCLA’s medical school underscore a troubling trend in American education and employment: the shift away from meritocracy. As a staunch advocate for merit-based systems, I find the situation at UCLA particularly alarming. It serves as a cautionary tale of what happens when meritocracy is sidelined in favor of other considerations. The Core Issue: A Departure from Meritocracy At its essence, meritocracy is about recognizing and rewarding…

https://vimeo.com/1005332951 Times have recently been turbulent for standardized testing! Between testing requirements being dropped in the wake of the pandemic, then testing requirements being readopted, standardized tests have seen quite a bit of shake-up. Both the SAT and ACT have undergone significant changes and will be continuing to change in the future. Today, we’re going to look at changes to the ACT and see just how and when those changes…

https://player.vimeo.com/video/970823074?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 If you struggle with the SAT Reading and Writing sections, listen up! We have a tip that could help you boost your score without any additional studying required. All you have to do is pay attention and put in a little practice. Here’s the key: On the SAT, you need to make inferences, not assumptions. Read on to learn the important difference between an inference and an assumption along…

In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become a cornerstone of many corporate and educational policies. While these initiatives aim to promote inclusivity and rectify historical inequities, they often conflict with the principles of meritocracy. As the Founder & CEO of Prep Expert, I advocate for a return to a system based on Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence (MEI) by both companies and colleges. The Problems with DEI…

With the Supreme Court’s recent decision to ban affirmative action, the spotlight has turned to another contentious issue in college admissions: legacy admissions. This practice, which favors applicants related to alumni, contradicts the meritocratic principles that our educational institutions should uphold. Legacy admissions have historically skewed college demographics towards wealthier and predominantly white students, undermining efforts to diversify campuses. For example, legacy students are more likely to be accepted than…

As the Founder & CEO of Prep Expert, I have dedicated my career to helping students maximize their potential on standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. The recent decisions by institutions such as Harvard and Yale to reinstate these exams as requirements for admission signal a pivotal shift towards restoring a more meritocratic system in college admissions. Here’s why this move is not only a positive one, but also…

https://vimeo.com/919214609 View SAT Courses View SAT Book Digital SAT Prep Welcome to your ultimate guide to preparing for the digital SAT! Whether you’re a student gearing up for the exam or a concerned parent hoping to help your child succeed, Prep Expert has the tips and strategies you need to prepare the right way and achieve that dream score. In this guide, you will learn: Why the SAT is important.…

Every teacher expects their students to study. But what they don’t realize is that many students have never officially been taught how to study, leaving them with no idea how to prepare for tests and earn the best grades they can. That’s why we’re here to tell you about one of the best study methods for all types of students: the 50/10 Rule. The 50/10 Rule Students often think they…

Times are changing. With the miraculous growth of AI and other technology in recent years, educational institutions have been forced to adapt to the new capabilities of students to access a wealth of information from practically any device.  It may seem odd to some that the SAT has elected to move to a digital format in the wake of these changes, especially since students may be tempted to think that…

Students at all stages of their academic careers deal with procrastination. Surveys indicate that 80 to 95 percent of college students procrastinate regularly while about 86 percent of high school students also struggle with procrastination. So, don’t fret if you find it challenging to buckle down and get to work on difficult tasks. You’re not the only one! But how do you overcome procrastination? Are there ways to motivate yourself…