Updated May 14, 2020 RATING: Prep Expert began only a handful of years ago, but in no time at all they’ve become a standout test-prep service known for their quality instruction. They’re also known because of their unique origin story—ever heard of Shark Tank? Prep Expert’s founder, Shaan Patel, pitched his test-prep company idea on […]
Updated August 5, 2020 RATING: PrepScholar is unique in that it isn’t one of the largest and oldest companies of the test prep world, but it also isn’t one of the newest—instead, it’s a company that sits in the middle. Founded by two perfect SAT scorers, PrepScholar has grown into an effective, widely-used test prep […]
Updated July 21, 2020 RATING: They’re a new face in the world of SAT test prep, but that doesn’t mean that The Olive Book doesn’t have what it takes to help you crush the SAT. An architecture professor at Virginia Tech named Michael Ermann founded The Olive Book with a simple goal in mind: to […]
Last Updated 6/21/20 RATING: Kaplan is one of the oldest and most reputable organizations in the test prep industry. For decades, they’ve provided tutoring and test preparation services that help students further their academic goals; millions around the world use these services today. They’re one of only a few long-standing giants of test preparation, but […]
Updated February 3, 2020 RATING: The Kranse Institute SAT Prep course is one of the newer options for prospective test takers, but it is backed by a lot of credentials. The creator of this prep course, Dr. Shaan Patel, worked himself up from a 1760 – a moderately above-average score – to a perfect 2400 […]
Updated February 3, 2020 RATING: Founded in 2011, Testive has arrived onto the test prep scene in full force. On our comparison chart of the Best SAT Courses of 2019, Testive offers the third-most practice questions and the most full-length practice tests. While Testive’s platform focuses on online self-paced study, it also includes weekly individual […]
Updated March 18, 2020 RATING: Magoosh is a newcomer in the test prep industry, compared to services like The Princeton Review and Kaplan. But older does not necessarily mean better. Magoosh has quickly become one of the more popular SAT test prep course providers. Their aim is to make test prep affordable and effective. Their […]
Updated January 19, 2020 Registering for the SAT As soon as you start thinking about college, you probably also start thinking about entrance exams. You may be deciding between the ACTs and the SATs or you’ve already decided on the SAT. Most of your thoughts have probably gone into the test itself and what you […]
Updated March 15, 2020 RATING: The Princeton Review is known for its high-level test prep for students that need to get a score in the 90th percentile or higher in order to get accepted at a top-tier university or for merit-based aid. Their method is to prioritize the most important parts of the SAT and […]
Updated: May 14, 2020 SAT stands for the Scholastic Assessment Test, and refers to one of the most popular standardized tests used by American colleges to evaluate potential applicants. It is administered by the College Board several times throughout each year and is almost universally accepted by undergraduate programs during the college admissions process, much […]
Updated August 4, 2020 The ACT and SAT are two similar college entrance exams that help admissions officers decide which students are up to their college’s standards. Although the tests are pretty similar, their differences in areas like structure, content, pricing, and regional popularity can determine which test will allow you to optimize your college […]
Updated June 24, 2020 SAT scores are one of the most critical elements in your college application. They can make the difference between an application that gets accepted—or rejected—from your dream school. There are an overwhelming number of SAT prep course classes out there. Whether you like to walk yourself through a course or want […]