How Prep Expert® Students Achieve Life-Changing ACT & SAT Score Improvements

For thousands of students, the SAT or ACT isn’t just a test — it’s a turning point. A higher score can open doors to more selective colleges, bigger scholarships, and a new sense of confidence. Across Prep Expert®’s SAT and ACT prep programs, one pattern appears over and over again: significant, measurable score improvement, often in just a few weeks.

This article takes a multi-student look at how Prep Expert® transforms performance through expert instructors, proven test-taking strategies, and a supportive learning environment that helps students stay motivated from day one to test day.

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The Challenge: Students Struggling With Confidence, Strategy & Stagnant Scores

Many students come to Prep Expert® feeling stuck. They’ve taken practice tests, watched free videos, or skimmed prep books — but their SAT or ACT scores don’t move. Some struggle with timing, others don’t understand the logic behind the test, and many feel overwhelmed by pressure.

Rachel George, who enrolled in a 6-week SAT course, said she struggled with confidence and consistency before Prep Expert®:

“I saw a noticeable improvement in my practice test scores throughout the course,”
— Rachel George

Other students faced even bigger hurdles:

• One student started in the mid-1200s and couldn’t break her plateau.
• Another began with a 1050 SAT, believing high scores were only for “naturally smart test takers.”
• ACT students often started around a 20, feeling intimidated by how far they needed to go.

But the most common obstacle?
Fear.
Fear of failing. Fear of wasting time. Fear that improvement might not be possible.

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The Solution: Expert Instructors, Breakthrough Strategies & Supportive Teaching

Students consistently credit one thing for turning everything around:

The instructors — and their method.

Prep Expert® courses are not passive lectures. They’re interactive strategy sessions that teach students to think like test makers. Instructors break down patterns, traps, timing rules, and shortcuts that most students never learn in school.

Here’s how some of Prep Expert®’s top instructors change the game:

1. Shefali Sanwal — Mastering Hard Questions & Building Strategy

Evelyn Kwon, who jumped 1230 → 1420 (+200 points), said Shefali’s detailed explanations completely transformed how she approached the SAT.

“By the end of the course I raised my score by more than 200 points!”
— Evelyn Kwon

2. Isabella Raicu — Making the SAT Understandable & Even Fun

Isabella is known for reducing stress, simplifying confusing concepts, and making the test feel beatable.

“I saw my score improve in just a few weeks… I would certainly recommend her course to anyone serious about improving their score.”
— Marisa De La Vega

Another student, Aarika Dubey, saw a 200-point PSAT increase, calling Isabella “the Beyoncé of test prep.”

3. Ethan Moy — Clear, Relatable & Highly Effective Instruction

Students of all levels connect with Ethan’s clear and supportive teaching style.

“In every practice test, I’ve been getting more and more questions right thanks to Mr. Moy’s clear teaching style and helpful strategies.”
— Rachel George

One student improved from 1090 → 1310, crediting Ethan for teaching them how to think differently about the test.

4. Miguel Chavira — Deep Explanations & Major Score Breakthroughs

Miguel’s students frequently report enormous jumps — 200, 240, even 460 points.

“Before starting this course, my PSAT score was incredibly low. After completing the course, I improved by 460 points.”
— Sruti Poosarla

5. Kevin Parrish — High-Energy, PhD-Level SAT Instruction

Kevin consistently helps students achieve 200–300+ point gains, with many breaking past the 1500 mark.

• Arin Tripathy: 1050 → 1530 (+480 points)
• Isaac DeSonier: 1350 → 1500

“My score improved by more than 300 points with Kevin Parrish!”
— Terry Ho’s student review

6. Dr. Shaan Patel — Founder, Perfect Scorer & Strategy Creator

Many of Prep Expert®’s biggest score transformations come from Dr. Patel’s signature strategies.

“I improved more than 400 points over this course!”
— Katriela Ross

Zachary Lopez saw a 320-point jump (1170 → 1490) and said he was excited to work on hard math for the first time.

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The Results: Large, Measurable SAT & ACT Score Gains

Across all instructors and courses, students repeatedly see dramatic, measurable improvements:

Notable Score Increases

• 1230 → 1420 (Evelyn Kwon, SAT)
• 1000 → 1300 (Luciana Garcia, PSAT)
• 1050 → 1530 (Arin Tripathy, SAT)
• 1350 → 1500 (Isaac DeSonier, PSAT)
• 20 → 30 ACT (Abigail Joel, ACT)
• 1170 → 1490 (Zachary Lopez, SAT)
• +460 points (Sruti Poosarla, PSAT)

Students credit their improvements to:

• Better pacing
• Pattern recognition
• Understanding answer-choice traps
• Step-by-step reasoning
• Realistic practice
• Confidence and reduced test anxiety

As Cora Hinsdill shared:

“My practice scores went from 1200s to almost 1500s — something I NEVER thought was possible.”

And as Fletcher Hume put it:

“I improved from low 1200s to 1480 with Dr. Patel’s strategies… it completely changed my confidence.”

These transformations often happen in just 4–7 weeks.

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The Recommendation: Students Say Prep Expert® Works — Every Time

Every student featured in this article ended their review with a strong recommendation:

“If you’re serious about improving your score, this is the course to take.”
— Sam Schagrin

“I would 100% recommend Prep Expert®… it really works!”
— Grace Sidhom

“Prep Expert® didn’t just improve my score — it changed how I think.”
— Jaylin Dalal

“This course has given me the key to get into the college of my choice.”
— Keziah Caldwell

Whether students wanted to break 1000, reach 1400, or score above 1500, Prep Expert® gave them the roadmap, accountability, and confidence to make it happen.

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Final Insight: Score Jumps Aren’t Luck — They’re the Result of Expert Guidance

Across instructors like Shefali, Isabella, Ethan, Miguel, Kevin, and Dr. Patel, the takeaway is clear:

Students don’t just learn content.
They learn strategy, structure, mindset, and mastery.

That’s why 200–400+ point improvements are not rare — they’re expected when students commit to the process.

Prep Expert® doesn’t just help students score higher.
It helps them discover what they’re truly capable of.