When it comes to test preparation, so much effort is poured into the process that it’s disappointingly easy to forget to reflect and recognize the success of achieving a high score. That’s why we are taking a minute to showcase the achievement of another recent Prep Expert® student who has seen immediate benefits from our services. Don’t forget to check out our various SAT and ACT prep courses, if you’re…

Once again, we’re taking a moment to address a question that we’re often asked. That question is “weighted vs unweighted GPA, which one should my child have?” Let’s take a few minutes then to address what a weighted GPA is, what it isn’t, the differences between them, and how colleges evaluate them when looking at applicants. Besides learning about GPAs, take a second to check out our various SAT and…

Getting ready for the ACT is for many students a sometimes mundane-feeling task in comparison with school, sports, family, relationships, etc.  You’d be surprised to know which celebrities have been in the same shoes as you and done well on the ACT. Let’s take a quick look at the ACT scores from a few different celebrities you will know and see how they stack up against each other. If you’re…

Getting ready for the SAT is, for many students, an important but sometimes mundane-feeling task. It’s a test that will help you get into the school of your choice. You’d be surprised to know how many celebrities from all walks of life have been in the same shoes as you. Let’s take a look at the SAT scores from a variety of celebrities and see how they stack up against…

We’ve had plenty of high school students message us and ask “should you take the SAT and ACT?” Because this is a common question with a not-so-simple answer, we wanted to take a minute now to address it once and for all to help you decide for yourself. Here are both pros and cons of taking the SAT and ACT simultaneously, questions you should answer first before making that decision,…

You should probably take the SAT more than once unless you do amazing on your first try. However, because there’s so much pressure on students today to impress college admissions boards, it’s easy to go overboard and take the test excessively. It’s important to know when it’s time to finally stop and move on. Take a minute to learn how many times you should take the SAT, how much is…

When it comes to SAT or ACT test preparation, significant time and focus go into getting ready before the test, that it is easy to quickly forget to look back and recognize the success of actually achieving a high score. That’s why we are once again taking a moment to praise the achievement of Jerard B, a recent Prep Expert® success story who achieved his SAT score goal with our…

College rejection is a fact that many high school students face every spring. Chances are fair that a school you have your heart set on attending will send you the dreaded admissions rejection letter. Take a moment to review our 3-stage college rejection guide, because you’ll understand why rejection is not the end and how to successfully move forward. If you haven’t already, take a moment to check out our…

When it comes to test preparation, so much time and energy go into what happens both before and during the test, that often we can all forget to look back and recognize the success that a high score creates. That’s why we are taking a moment now to recognize the achievements of Grant G., a recent Prep Expert® success story student who utilized Prep Expert®’s services and has plenty of…

After all the time and studying that you’ve done for the ACT, now comes the nerve-wracking test day. There’s little reason to stress though as all you need to do is bring a few items with you and be mindful of the ACT’s official rules. Let’s take a look at our ACT checklist on what you should and what you shouldn’t bring on test day. If you’re just starting to…