He Scored a 1300 on the SAT… Then Took This Test Prep Course and Jumped to a 1530

Challenge

When Daniel Eastham signed up for Prep Expert®, he was chasing a goal that once felt out of reach: raising his SAT score by more than 150 points. Coming from a background of “mediocrity in academic areas,” Daniel doubted whether it was possible to break past his past performance.

“I was slated to be a very unlikely student to receive more than 150 points on my SAT on top of what I’d gotten before,” Daniel shares.

He had a target score of 1400 in mind, the number that could put his dream college within reach. But he knew he needed a program that would push him beyond standard prep materials and reignite his belief in himself.

Solution

That’s where Prep Expert® and instructor Miguel Chavira came in.

Miguel wasn’t just another prep teacher, he became Daniel’s guide, coach, and motivator. From the start, Miguel went beyond the Prep Expert® curriculum, adding personal insights, tailored strategies, and genuine support that helped Daniel push through self-doubt.

“Miguel was absolutely amazing. He explained everything we needed and went above and beyond what was provided to him by Prep Expert® even. I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher.”

The Zoom sessions were intense, but Daniel leaned in fully, taking everything he learned, applying it, and watching his practice test scores soar. Week after week, Daniel’s confidence grew alongside his results.

“The short time I’ve shared with him over just Zoom calls has the potential to completely turn my life around… I genuinely jumped out of my seat when I got my first score over my target of 1400, with it being a 1530.”

Results

In just 12 weeks, Daniel achieved a:

✅ 260-point increase on practice tests — jumping from below 1300 to a 1530
✅ Newfound confidence and self-belief — reshaping how he saw his own academic potential
✅ Real shot at his dream college — a school that once felt like a long reach, now firmly within his grasp

“I will talk about this class and Miguel as one of the fundamental factors in my life that will hopefully lead to an incredible future… I can’t thank Miguel and Prep Expert® enough for the incredible change and confidence they have imbued me with.”

And just for the record?

“Miguel Chavira should, like, totally also get a huge raise. Or like a really big Christmas bonus. Or a Porsche.”

Daniel’s Prep Expert® journey wasn’t just about numbers, it was about unlocking a new version of himself, ready to take on the future with confidence.