So, you’re thinking about applying to Princeton, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. Of course, there are a lot of factors in the admissions process. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores.

You’ve just gotten back your SAT score, and you’re curious how you stack up against other students in your state, or students in other states. Look no further—Prep Expert® has ranked all 50 US states and the District of Columbia by students’ average SAT scores. The top three states by average SAT score are: Massachusetts Connecticut Minnesota With averages of 1130, 1126, and 1107, respectively The bottom three states are:…

What’s the best Ivy League school? If you’re applying to a number of Ivies, and are trying to decide where to attend if you’re admitted, Prep Expert® can help. We’ve established our own Ivy League school rankings, based on factors including prestige and academic reputation, student outcomes, and campus quality of life. If, in the meantime, you want to learn more about our SAT prep or ACT prep courses, then…

Like many parents who took the SAT in the pre-Internet age, you might be asking yourself “does online test prep work?” Is your son or daughter really going to get the same experience and value online that he or she would one-on-one, in person, with a tutor, or in a test prep class? The short and sweet answer is: yes! We have seen consistently excellent results with online test prep,…

Do you want to improve your SAT score, but don’t know how to do it? Well, luckily, the answer’s simple: study and take practice tests! To make things even easier, here’s a step-by-step plan for how to study for the SAT. If you’re are looking for help to improve your SAT score, check out our SAT prep course offered here at Prep Expert®. [sat_one] Set A Consistent Study Schedule Until you’ve hit…

You’ve put in lots of work, but you’re not sure if all of your studying for the SAT is paying off. Many students ask themselves, “is my test prep working?” Well, there’s no need to worry—there are a few ways to check if your test prep is actually working. You can track your progress by taking plenty of timed practice tests under test-day conditions, then calculating your scores with each successive…

You’re in love—maybe it’s the location, maybe it’s a sports team or academic program, or maybe it’s just the name (no doubt, this is the reason plenty of Harvard applicants are dreaming of wearing Crimson). But, you’ve got a dream school, and you’re crushing hard. Let me tell you how to win it over. For the best chance to get into your dream school, hit the books—an impressive SAT or…

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…