Is Your Test Prep Actually Working?
You’ve put in lots of work, but you’re not sure if all of your studying for the SAT is paying off. Many students ask themselves, “is my test prep working?” Well, there’s no need to worry—there are a few ways to check if your test prep is actually working. You can track your progress by taking plenty of timed practice tests under test-day conditions, then calculating your scores with each successive…
Read MoreHow To Get Into Your Dream School
You’re in love—maybe it’s the location, maybe it’s a sports team or academic program, or maybe it’s just the name (no doubt, this is the reason plenty of Harvard applicants are dreaming of wearing Crimson). But, you’ve got a dream school, and you’re crushing hard. Let me tell you how to win it over. For the best chance to get into your dream school, hit the books—an impressive SAT or…
Read MoreGPA vs Test Scores: Which is More Important?
Since the creation of standardized tests like the SAT and ACT, teachers, students, and college administrators have debated GPA vs. test scores, and which is the better predictor of future success. Let’s discuss which, between GPA and SAT and/or ACT scores, is more important in the eyes of a college admissions director. To better your chances on either test, check out our SAT prep and ACT prep courses. The Value Of A…
Read More5 Ways To Keep Your Student Focused On Academics
Smartphones. Social media. Television. Social pressure. Fatigue. The constant, relentless stream of potential distractions facing today’s high school students is greater than at any time in the past. But that doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about it. We will give you five tools that will help improve student focus on your child’s academics despite all the distractions out there. We here at Prep Expert® offer great SAT prep courses that will…
Read MoreHow To Prepare For the PSAT
How To Prepare For the PSAT Many students and parents ask us if we offer a PSAT course at 2400 Expert. The answer is no. There is simply no reason to prep separately for the PSAT. The PSAT is essentially a dumbed-down version of the SAT. [sat_one] It is about half the length of the SAT, the math is not as difficult, and there is no essay section. However, the rest…
Read More6 Quotes The Most Successful Students Say Everyday
Succeeding at school doesn’t happen by coincidence. Here are 6 quotes the most successful students say everyday in order to create their own future! (1) “One Day at a Time.” High school can get busy. Instead of becoming overwhelmed with AP classes, SAT/ACT exams, sports, and extracurricular activities, successful students take each day as it comes completing as much as they possibly can in one 24-hour period. (2) “One Task…
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