Studying is hard enough on its own without having to fend off distractions. Many students struggle to find a study environment that minimizes distractions and enables them to fully focus on their work. Home often is not a viable option due to siblings, parents, pets, and the undeniable urge to close the books and take a nap. So, where is the best place to study? Is there any way to…

Some students breathe a sigh of relief when they hear that a test will be multiple choice. However, multiple choice tests often prove to be some of the hardest ones to ace, especially as you move past the high school level into national and collegiate tests. Questions and answers may be worded with more subtlety, leading you to choose the wrong answer if you don’t take the time to read…

The average GPA for high school students in the United States is at an all-time high. However, research indicates that this average might not be on the rise for the right reasons. Students don’t seem to be learning more as their grades increase. Rather, as shifts in grading, curriculum, and learning scales occur, students’ grades are artificially increasing, meaning that transcripts no longer reflect true academic ability. This phenomenon is…

Starting in March 2024, students who take the SAT in the United States will take the new, digital version of the test rather than the traditional pen-and-paper version. When the College Board announced their transition to the digital SAT, they also noted that this move would do more than “simply putting the current SAT on a digital platform.”  While the concepts tested on the SAT will stay the same, the…

If you have test anxiety, you might feel like it will be impossible to do well on high stakes tests like the SAT or the ACT. While these standardized tests are certainly daunting, there are steps you can take to manage your test anxiety and earn a great score. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about test anxiety and how you can treat your test…

What are all of the factors of 45? If you want the easy answer, I’ll give it to you: 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, and 45. However, if you want to learn how I came up with these answers and discover an easy method to learn all the factors of 45 (or any whole number) yourself, keep reading. What is factoring? Factoring is a math skill you’ll need to know…

The SAT or ACT? Which one should I take? Do colleges prefer SAT or ACT scores? Again, we’re asked these questions, a lot. Do colleges prefer SAT or ACT scores? Really, which one do they want more? Don’t worry, we’re here to answer those questions here. For further reference, here’s how to break down SAT scores vs ACT scores. There’s Really No Preference The idea is that colleges prefer the…

Some parents think that private tutoring is all hype, no help. However, there are real-world private tutoring benefits for students who just need extra help. We offer online private tutoring for over 100 K-12 academic tests and subjects with top 1% instructors starting at $29/hour. 5 Private Tutoring Benefits To Consider Individually Designed Learning Tutors customize their lessons and approach based on the specific needs of who they’re actually working…

For the past 10 years, Prep Expert has focused solely on SAT and ACT courses. Even when our Founder, Dr. Shaan Patel, pitched the company on ABC’s Shark Tank in 2016, we only offered SAT courses at the time. But that all is about to change. Introducing Prep Expert Classroom: Top 1% Tutoring. The company now offers online private tutoring for over one hundred K-12 academic tests and subjects with…

Here are ten ACT English practice tips that will help you drill down into grammar rules that you need to know well. More details below. For even more expert advice on the ACT English test, consider taking an ACT prep course with Prep Expert. [act_one] 10 ACT English Practice Tips That Will Help On Test Day Think Simple And Concise Try to avoid overly wordy answer choices. Not only on…