The Email, The Explainers, and the 180-Point Jump That Changed This Student’s Test Prep

Challenge
When Meghna Namjoshi started her SAT prep journey, her first practice test score was 1340. She wanted to boost that number significantly, but more importantly, she needed to feel confident and prepared leading into test day.
“I saw significant improvement in my practice tests going from a 1340 on the first one to a 1520 on the fifth.”
Meghna also wanted clear explanations, engaging instruction, and support she could rely on when things felt confusing.
Solution
Meghna enrolled in Prep Expert® and was paired with Taylor Trautwein, whom she calls a kind, clear, and deeply dedicated instructor.
“She was very clear in her explanations, and always made sure to answer any questions I had.”
Taylor’s lessons were:
- Engaging enough to never feel boring
- Easy to follow, even when topics got tough
- Backed by real-time support, even outside class
“She gave us her email so we could ask her any questions we had on the homework.”
Taylor’s commitment to making sure every student was prepared helped Meghna improve not just her SAT score, but her overall academic mindset.
Results
Over five practice tests and a full course of study, Meghna achieved:
✅ A 180-point gain: 1340 ➝ 1520
✅ Greater ease answering SAT-style questions
✅ Confidence going into the actual exam
✅ Transferable study strategies for AP exams and school success
“I feel more confident leading up to my SAT… and I will definitely take these [strategies] with me to college and beyond.”
Recommendation
Meghna gives Prep Expert® full credit for helping her feel calm, prepared, and empowered, not just for the SAT, but for everything after it.
“Prep Expert® helped me so much.”
“I continuously find myself answering questions with more ease and confidence.”
Written by Dr. Shaan Patel MD MBA
Prep Expert Founder & CEO
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