Of all of academia’s greatest challenges, getting into Harvard may very well be the most difficult one. Although many college rankings place Princeton — and now even Stanford — above Harvard at the top of their respective lists, the school’s history, brand, and its network are still undeniably special. That said, don’t let Harvard’s unusually low acceptance rate fool you; the rate is heavily impacted by many students who do not expect…

Since the creation of standardized tests like the SAT and ACT, teachers, students, and college administrators have debated GPA vs. test scores, and which is the better predictor of future success. Let’s discuss which, between GPA and SAT and/or ACT scores, is more important in the eyes of a college admissions director. To better your chances on either test, check out our SAT prep and ACT prep courses. The Value Of A…

Smartphones. Social media. Television. Social pressure. Fatigue. The constant, relentless stream of potential distractions facing today’s high school students is greater than at any time in the past. But that doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about it. We will give you five tools that will help improve student focus on your child’s academics despite all the distractions out there. We here at Prep Expert® offer great SAT prep courses that will…

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get into an Ivy League university? At Prep Expert®, we get asked this question on an almost daily basis! Because we offer the most advanced, fast-paced SAT prep available, many of our students often focus on improving their test scores to attend an Ivy League school. Our table below is based on our very own, Prep Expert® predictions for the Ivy League…

Knowing how to step in and help your child prepare for the SAT can a slippery slope for both you and your child. The pressure on them today is crazy with the class workloads, rising education costs, student loans, etc. to worry about. So, how can you actually help your child succeed on the SAT while keeping everyone’s sanity in check along the way? Try our own PREP Checklist – Prepare, Rest,…

When is the best time to take the SAT? This is the most common question I get asked. Let’s talk about your calendar and how a look into the life of a high school student can help you decide when the best time is to take the SAT. [sat_one] For the best help on your SAT coming up, check out Prep Expert®. Take It As A Junior It is recommended…

Whether you’re a high school student or the parent of a high school student, figuring out when to take the ACT seems like an impossible task. But it really doesn’t have to be. We’re here to provide you the proper information to help determine the best time to take the ACT.  Taking the ACT isn’t rocket science, but there is a science to it, and it can be difficult to…

A question: Which historical exams played a role in the development of the SAT? [A] U.S.A. Military Army Alpha IQ exams in World War I [B] IQ tests administered to children in 1905 France [C] The U.S.A. Army-Navy College Qualifying Test during World War II [D] A and C [E] All of the Above E is correct and worth one point. Before 2016, selecting any other answer would result in…

Class of 2017 National Merit PSAT Cutoff Scores [sat_one] Why Is PSAT Important? PSAT is the doorway to a National Merit Scholarship. PSAT scores just came out! Many parents and students don’t take the PSAT seriously because they think of it as a “Practice” SAT. However, the PSAT is important because it is also the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT). If you score high enough on it, you can…

How To Prepare For the PSAT Many students and parents ask us if we offer a PSAT course at 2400 Expert. The answer is no. There is simply no reason to prep separately for the PSAT. The PSAT is essentially a dumbed-down version of the SAT. [sat_one] It is about half the length of the SAT, the math is not as difficult, and there is no essay section. However, the rest…