https://vimeo.com/1108497046?share=copy How New 529 Plan Rules Can Help Families Pay for Test Prep and College Readiness By Dr. Shaan Patel, CEO & Founder of Prep Expert® For decades, 529 college savings plans have been a smart way for families to set aside money for higher education. But their use was limited, covering tuition, fees, and other traditional college expenses. That just changed. Thanks to recent legislation, 529 funds can now…

Challenge Before joining Prep Expert®, Gabriela Reyes wanted to raise her PSAT score and her confidence, but felt uncertain about whether real improvement was possible in such a short time. Some concepts felt confusing, and the pressure of performing well added to her anxiety. She didn’t just want a generic prep course, she needed a teacher who could explain things clearly, keep her engaged, and turn test stress into motivation.…

Challenge When Hasan Abid first approached SAT prep, he expected the worst; long, dull sessions and uninspired instruction. “I expected this course to be dry and boring throughout.” With so much riding on his SAT score, he needed more than rote drills. Hasan was looking for: Clear, well-structured lessons An instructor who cared A class environment he’d actually look forward to Solution Hasan enrolled in Prep Expert® and was paired…

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…

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…