From Struggling Reader to Confident Test-Taker. More Than Just Test Prep

Challenge

Before joining Prep Expert®, Haleema Zafar wasn’t convinced an SAT prep course could really make a difference.

“I didn’t think I would actually see score improvements.”

Her biggest struggle was with the Reading and Writing section, which always felt frustrating and overwhelming. She wanted more than generic strategies, she needed structured methods, targeted support, and a reason to believe in her ability to improve.

Solution

Haleema enrolled in Prep Expert®’s SAT course and began working with instructors Miguel and Alex, whose focused strategies completely changed her approach.

“The strategies my instructors, Miguel and Alex, taught me helped a lot.”

Key features that made an impact:

• A wide variety of skill-focused practice materials, including challenging math quizzes she came to enjoy
• Weekly practice tests that built her confidence and tracked her growth
• Detailed review sessions where instructors explained why answers were correct, and equally, why the wrong ones were incorrect

She especially valued Miguel’s teaching style:

“I especially liked how Miguel explained why the wrong answer choices were incorrect, instead of solely focusing on the right answer.”

This shift helped her develop true test-taking mastery, especially when choosing between close answer options.

Results

The outcome exceeded Haleema’s expectations:

• Score improvement: +200 points on her SAT
• Mastery of the Reading & Writing section that once felt “impossible”
• Consistent confidence growth after every practice test
• A deeper understanding of her mistakes, turning weak points into strengths

“Every week, after taking a practice test, I felt more confident in myself because of the improvements I saw… I’ve learned far more than I thought I would compared to my first day.”

Recommendation

Haleema’s journey with Prep Expert® reshaped how she views test prep, and her own capabilities.

“The strategies in both sections have helped me a lot.”

What began as skepticism became a story of growth, confidence, and results.

“With Prep Expert®, I learned far more than I thought I would.”