Everybody loves lists. Everybody loves tips. If you’re thinking about taking the ACT but have no idea how to start preparing for it…then we’ve got you covered here with our own ACT test tips. Need a place to start preparing for the ACT? Here then are 25 fast and easy ACT test tips to get your prep started. Learn how to prepare for standardized tests with our year-round SAT prep…

Despite being optional now, the SAT Essay provides a great opportunity for students to get used to college-level writing. Moreover, doing well on it will impress admissions boards, who see too many kids skip it altogether. However, there are some common SAT Essay do’s and don’ts to follow when writing it out on test day. Take a minute to review these quick SAT Essay do’s and don’ts when preparing to…

After the 2016 SAT redesign, both the SAT and ACT are closer than ever in terms of content and format. However, there are still a few key differences remaining between these two standardized test formats. Here are a few SAT vs ACT major differences to be aware of when considering which test to ultimately focus your time and studies on. Let us help you prepare for standardized tests with our…

The National Merit Scholarship Program’s mission is “to promote wider and deeper respect for learning in general and for exceptionally talented individuals in particular.” Here are the national merit PSAT cutoff scores for 2018 to best help you succeed in receiving a National Merit Scholarship. If you didn’t perform well on the PSAT, we highly recommend checking out our tutorials and resources, or signing up for our SAT prep course! Commended…

Online SAT prep courses give students an incredible amount of flexibility with their schedules, but with this kind of freedom, some students may find it difficult to stay on track. It’s easy to put off coursework without deadlines, but in online SAT courses this habit can dramatically affect your final score. The following are some methods for self-discipline and time management. [sat_one] Create a weekly schedule on paper. Outlining your…

Shaan Patel, President & Owner of Prep Expert® was named number five on Forbes’ list of top ten Shark Tank Entrepreneurs to look out for in 2016 and we couldn’t agree more. Prep Expert® has grown leaps and bounds since Shaan first started teaching students the secrets to increasing their SAT and ACT scores. He’s no longer the only teacher and our in-person courses have been popping up all over…

Learn 4 Tips To Study For the SAT Like A Pro From Our TV Interview With The List! http://www.thelisttv.com/the-list/sat-help-study-like-a-pro-using-4-simple-tips [sat_one] I had a lot of fun doing this interview and sharing some SAT tips with The List’s Holly Morgan. Check out our SAT courses to learn 100 strategies for the New, Redesigned 1600-version of the 2016 SAT. For more test strategy, college admissions, and scholarship application tips sign up for…

I’ve decided to publish my first self-development book, Self-Made Success: Ivy League Shark Tank Entrepreneur Reveals 48 Secret Strategies To Live Happier, Healthier, and Wealthier. You can order it here. I release an excerpt from the book every Sunday as a series of blog posts called “Self-Made Sundays.” Below is the fifth blog post. Read the last one here. Success Strategy: Use The Pareto Principle The Pareto Principle states that 80% of all results is due to…

There is a lot of trepidation around the New SAT. However, I have good news for you. The New SAT is easier than ever to prepare for. Here are 5 tips to help you prepare. You can also join my 6-week Online SAT Class that starts this weekend to learn 95 more strategies by enrolling here. [sat_one] (1) SAT General Strategy – Follow the 1,000 Question Rule: To really excel, you…

The redesigned New SAT came out on March 5th. For the first time in over a decade, the College Board made some major changes to the SAT, including going back to a 1600-point scale (instead of 2400). Here are some prep tips for high school sophomores and juniors who will be taking the New SAT on either May or June! Note that we have an online March-April SAT Class taught by…