Challenge Before joining Prep Expert®’s 6-week Flagship SAT course, Bridget Raichle felt unsure in certain content areas and wanted a prep experience that wouldn’t feel overwhelming, especially with classes that can run up to three hours. She needed engaging, clear instruction and a supportive environment where she could build real confidence through practice. “Taylor did an incredible job explaining the content, especially in areas where I felt unfamiliar.” Solution Bridget…

Challenge When Sofia Solano-Arango first set her sights on the SAT, she knew her approach needed a serious upgrade. With an initial score of 1150, she was looking for structure, strategy, and consistency to confidently push toward a higher score. “It really changed the way I approached the SAT.” Solution Sofia enrolled in Prep Expert®’s 6-Weekend SAT Course (Saturdays and Sundays) with instructor Harsh Patel. From day one, Harsh’s teaching…

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…

https://vimeo.com/1118160261 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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

https://vimeo.com/1113315924 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,…

Challenge Before joining Prep Expert®, Haleema Zafar wasn’t convinced an SAT prep course could really make a difference. “I didn’t think I would actually see score improvements.” Her biggest struggle was with the Reading and Writing section, which always felt frustrating and overwhelming. She wanted more than generic strategies, she needed structured methods, targeted support, and a reason to believe in her ability to improve. Solution Haleema enrolled in Prep…