Confident Test-Taking Starts Here
“Optimism is faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”
– Helen Keller
The PrepSquared Advantage
We take the dark mystery out of standardized testing. Our award-winning in-person test prep courses feature small class sizes (maximum of 6 students per class), which allow each student to receive the individual attention, personalized teaching approach, and flexible learning pace, that are essential for mastery.
We GroupSmart®
We’ve analyzed the data from our 50K hours of experience to develop an algorithm that allows us to intelligently group students for our Small Group Test Prep courses. By grouping students with similar learning styles and aptitudes together, our student outcomes are superior.
We have Exceptional Instructors
Our founder, Vinay Bhawnani is integrally involved with PrepSquared. He insists on interviewing every applicant to ensure that each potential instructor meets our high standards for both subject mastery and emotional intelligence. Not all rocket scientists make good tutors.
We have Extensive Experience
When you have 50,000+ hours of tutoring under your belt, you’ve learned a few things. We’ve learned what resonates with students and what doesn’t. Our efficient and effective classes follow the unique curriculum that we have developed based on our extensive tutoring experience.
We have the Smallest Classes
Our groups contain six students per class at most. We’ve found that a class size of six strikes the perfect balance of a small personalized environment and a classroom setting that ultimately encourages conversation and participation, both key components of success.
We Deliver Results
When students participate in our programs, their scores increase and so does their confidence. Typical SAT score increases are roughly 200 points and typical ACT score increases are roughly 4 points.
We have Fun
We’re more than just exceptional test prep tutors. We take our job very seriously, but we have fun doing it. Students have actually written reviews saying they had fun and made friends in our courses. We even fortify students with Skittles® and Starbursts® in every class to set the tone!
Small Group Test Prep
GroupSmart®, our secret sauce
After years of test prep and tutoring, we know it’s critical that students feel comfortable in their learning environment. We use our proprietary GroupSmart® algorithm to intelligently group students for our award-winning Small Group SAT/ACT Test Prep. It’s efficient and it’s effective. Students are in class with others of similar strengths and challenges. They confidently ask questions and learn from each other’s queries. No other test prep company does this.
On our registration form, you will select all times your student is available to attend class. Then, you will receive instructions for your student to take an online proctored diagnostic test (a full-length SAT or ACT, depending on the course you choose). About a week or two before classes start, we create and publish your student’s exact class schedule, which is based on test scores and student availability, as well as other information.
PrepSquared Program Dates
Need help choosing the right class for your student? Read about our programs here, or contact us!
After 50,000+ hours of tutoring, there is some consistency to the questions people ask. Scroll down to our Frequently Asked Questions below to find answers or just click here.
Please view our COVID-19 updates located here.
Upcoming SAT Course Dates:
PS.SAT54 March 12th – May 6th
Registration Closed. Contact us for waitlist options.
PS.SAT55 April 2nd – June 3rd
March 27th Last Registration
32 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$1899 Course Price
PS.SAT55 April 2nd – June 3rd
March 27th Last Registration
32 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$1899 Course Price
Course Includes:
- 3 Online (due to COVID-19) proctored SAT tests
- 3-4 hours of homework each week
- Parent meetings halfway through the program
- All books/materials
- Free practice tests for six months after course completion
- Optional add-on courses to Stay Sharp between exams and/or Combined SAT/ACT Test Prep
PS.SAT56 July 2nd – August 26th
June 26th Last Registration
32 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$1899 Course Price
PS.SAT56 July 2nd – August 26th
June 26th Last Registration
32 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$1899 Course Price
Course Includes:
- 3 Online (due to COVID-19) proctored SAT tests
- 3-4 hours of homework each week
- Parent meetings halfway through the program
- All books/materials
- Free practice tests for six months after course completion
- Optional add-on courses to Stay Sharp between exams and/or Combined SAT/ACT Test Prep
PS.SAT57 August 6th – September 30th
July 31st Last Registration
32 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$1899 Course Price
PS.SAT57 August 6th – September 30th
July 31st Last Registration
32 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$1899 Course Price
Course Includes:
- 3 Online (due to COVID-19) proctored SAT tests
- 3-4 hours of homework each week
- Parent meetings halfway through the program
- All books/materials
- Free practice tests for six months after course completion
- Optional add-on courses to Stay Sharp between exams and/or Combined SAT/ACT Test Prep
PS.SAT58 September 10th – November 4th
September 4th Last Registration
32 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$1899 Course Price
PS.SAT58 September 10th – November 4th
September 4th Last Registration
32 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$1899 Course Price
Course Includes:
- 3 Online (due to COVID-19) proctored SAT tests
- 3-4 hours of homework each week
- Parent meetings halfway through the program
- All books/materials
- Free practice tests for six months after course completion
- Optional add-on courses to Stay Sharp between exams and/or Combined SAT/ACT Test Prep
PS.SAT59 October 1st – December 2nd
September 25th Last Registration
32 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$1899 Course Price
PS.SAT59 October 1st – December 2nd
September 25th Last Registration
32 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$1899 Course Price
Course Includes:
- 3 Online (due to COVID-19) proctored SAT tests
- 3-4 hours of homework each week
- Parent meetings halfway through the program
- All books/materials
- Free practice tests for six months after course completion
- Optional add-on courses to Stay Sharp between exams and/or Combined SAT/ACT Test Prep
* No classes during Spring Break or Thanksgiving
Small Group SAT/ACT Test Prep Frequently Asked Questions
Is Small Group SAT/ACT Test Prep taught in-person?
YES! Our Small Group SAT/ACT Test Prep program is taught in-person at our facility. Please review our Covid-19 protocols below.
Is Small Group SAT/ACT Test Prep right for my student?
Given that we group students in classes based on scores (see GroupSmart® block above), our small-group SAT course is ideal for juniors/rising juniors (over the summer)/seniors who score between 900-1400 on a past PSAT/SAT or diagnostic test. Our small-group ACT course is ideal for students who score between 19 – 26 on a past ACT or diagnostic test. Students starting above/below those scores or who have not taken Algebra II yet, are typically better suited for individual tutoring. Feel free to contact us and we can help guide you.
Do you offer individual tutoring?
We also offer one-on-one test prep for the SAT/ACT. Learn more here.
How do I know whether my student should take the SAT or the ACT?
We answer that question for you right here.
How long is the Small Group SAT/ACT Test Prep program?
Our Small Group SAT & ACT Test Prep programs are 8 weeks long and include 32 hours of instruction.
How does the program/class scheduling work?
Please refer to the block on GroupSmart® above, and/our GroupSmart® page for details on how it works. If you have any additional questions regarding scheduling, please contact us. We encourage you to review our Logistics and Expectations page here.
Classes run for 8 weeks, 4 hours each week.
- SAT – 2 Hours Math, 2 Hours Reading/Writing
- ACT – 2 Hours Math/Science, 2 Hours Reading/English
We do our best to schedule Math and Reading/Writing on two separate dates. Again, the actual days/times are determined after registration based on student’s schedule, diagnostic test score, and other factors.
What is covered in the Small Group SAT/ACT Test Prep program?
Whether you choose SAT or ACT Small Group Test Prep, the program is designed to focus on three aspects of test-prep: Content, Strategy, and Test Stamina.
Content: From algebra and geometry to critical reading/vocabulary, grammar and essay writing, PrepSquared offers in-depth coverage of every subject area tested on the SAT and/or the ACT (including science). Through review, remediation, and classroom teaching, our test prep professionals thoroughly prepare students for all aspects of taking the exam(s).
Strategy: Standardized test taking is both a skill and an art. PrepSquared instructors are expert at offering students insight into all the intricacies of successfully navigating these difficult admissions tests. We teach basic test-taking skills, incorporating proven tips, little-known techniques and straightforward strategies — all designed to foster confidence and outstanding test scores.
Test Stamina: PrepSquared students not only receive unique instruction regarding test-taking skills and subject matter, they also learn how to survive a grueling four-hour exam. PrepSquared recreates the SAT/ACT experience as we offer up to three opportunities for taking full-length, online (due to COVID-19 protocols and space restrictions) proctored practice exams that are scored, then reviewed.
What kind of score increases can we expect?
All students are different, and student outcomes are typically directly proportional to the amount of work and effort the student puts into the program. That said, we are proud to offer our average point increases below:
210 points: Average increase in SAT scores on new SAT.
4 points : Average increase in ACT scores on composite ACT.
We highly encourage parents to take advantage of the mid-program parent meeting, so that you can understand your student’s progress.
My student plans to take the SAT more than once. Do you offer any classes between exams?
Yes! We’ve developed a program called Stay Sharp to ensure that no ground is lost between the completion of a Small Group SAT/ACT Test Prep course and the SAT/ACT that the student then eventually takes. You can save $200 if you register for Stay Sharp during your Small Group SAT/ACT Test Prep registration process.
What if my student is planning on taking BOTH the SAT and ACT?
We offer an SAT/ACT Combo program is designed for students who plan to take both the SAT and ACT. The first 8 weeks are identical to our 8-week, 32 Hour SAT program. After the program, your student will take a diagnostic ACT and receive 6 individual tutoring hours with our top instructors. Based on the diagnostic test results, we will help determine how to divide the hours across Math/Science and Reading/English.
In order to register for our SAT/ACT Combo program, please register for one of our small-group SAT classes and choose the “Combo” option on the registration form.
How does PrepSquared compare to other test prep companies?
We offer 10 reasons to choose PrepSquared in our Why Us? page. Our number one differentiator, however, is our GroupSmart® method of grouping students together. No other test prep company does this. We use our proprietary GroupSmart® algorithm to intelligently group students for our Small Group SAT/ACT Test Prep program. It’s efficient and it’s effective. Students are in class with others of similar strengths and challenges. They confidently ask questions and learn from each other’s queries.
PrepSquared SAT/ACT Combined Program
+$899 to any SAT program
Our SAT/ACT Combo program is designed for students who plan to take both the SAT and ACT. The first 8 weeks are identical to our 8-week, 32 Hour SAT program. After the program, your student will take a diagnostic ACT and receive 6 individual tutoring hours with our top instructors. Based on the diagnostic test results, we will help determine how to divide the hours across Math/Science and Reading/English.
In order to register for our SAT/ACT Combo program, please register for one of our small-group SAT classes and choose the “Combo” option on the registration form.
* Contact us with any questions about our program.
Stay Sharp Program
+$499 to Small Group SAT/ACT Test Prep program at time of registration*
Conquering the SAT or the ACT is a process. Most students who are applying to top tier colleges and universities will take these standardized exams two or three times. The majority of institutions of higher learning superscore the SAT and ACT. So it’s often in a student’s best interest to take the exam more than once to refine a particular section score.
Stay Sharp focuses on the three elements of test preparedness:
- Content review
- Homework help
- Practice test review
We’ve developed this program to ensure that no ground is lost between the completion of a Small Group Test Prep course and the SAT/ACT that the student then eventually takes.
* – If purchased separately, after registering for a Small Group SAT/ACT Test Prep program, the price will be $699.
Our Guarantee
In short, we don’t do gimmicks. That’s just not us.
Our experience has shown us that if students put in the time and effort and participate in our classes, their scores increase. We are an award winning company because we focus on what resonates with each individual student. Everyone has a different challenge: math, reading comprehension, writing organization, test-taking anxiety or a mixture of them all. All Small Group SAT/ACT Test Prep students are invited to take additional practice tests at no charge. If you’re unhappy with your student’s progress, let’s talk. We’ll make it right.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions?
Check out our FAQs, Why Us, or do it the old fashioned way and give us a call. We’d love to hear from you!
SAT or ACT?
We can help you determine the best test for your student.
