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PrepScholar is a leading online test prep and college admissions company that combines 99th percentile tutors, admissions experts, and adaptive learning technology to help students achieve higher SAT/ACT scores and build competitive college applications that get them admitted into their dream college.Students can prepare for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and AP exams through flexible programs that include 1-on-1 tutoring, live instructor-led classes, and adaptive self-paced programs that tailor to each student’s strengths and weaknesses. These personalized programs help students focus on the areas that matter most so they can make the most progress in the least amount of time.Beyond test preparation, PrepScholar also offers concierge college admissions counseling. Students can choose between comprehensive or targeted programs and are carefully matched with an admissions expert based on their goals, profile, and application needs.By combining expert guidance with personalized learning and flexible online programs, PrepScholar supports students at every stage of the college admissions journey.
PrepScholar (prepscholar.com) has 307 customer reviews on Folks Told, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.
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Tommy F.
These classes have been very helpful. Jennifer was a great teacher and explained the questions very well when i asked for more info on a question. The classes explains all topics that are needed for the SAT which is very usefull and helpfull for me to get the score that im aiming for.
Lukas F.
I feel like I had good resources and support, but I wish the in-class activities were more rigorous. I would say more practice problems in class.
Reply from PrepScholarJul 14, 2025
Hi Lukas, thank you for the review—we really appreciate the feedback and are glad you felt supported and found the resources helpful! Since live class time is limited, we focus those sessions on teaching key strategies and walking through difficult concepts. For targeted practice, all class packages include our Complete Online Prep program, where we recommend spending around 40 hours on prep and practice outside the live sessions. Because the program adapts to everyone's individual skill level, each student can work at the right level of difficulty across different test skills. This approach lets us use class time for strategy and guidance, while ensuring you get plenty of personalized practice between sessions.
Dazzling D.
Prep Scholar has boosted my confidence extremely- as I’ve been preparing for SAT Prep this summer. I love Prep Scholar🩷
Janice R.
As a former high school teacher and the publisher of a parenting magazine, I’m always on the lookout for resources that truly support families through the education journey. PrepScholar’s Admissions Consulting program is one of the most thoughtful and thorough tools I’ve come across. The one-on-one support offered to students is exactly what so many families need, especially when navigating the overwhelming college admissions process. Their results speak for themselves, and their approach feels personal, empowering, and accessible. I’m proud to recommend PrepScholar to the families I serve and to my audience. This kind of guidance can make all the difference.
Studious H.
The prepscholor has been amazing in my preparation journey, I got emails and msgs of my everyday task , their planners are really helpful and the guidance system is so good 🥰 . Thank you prepscholor
Harold
Paid a few thousand for tutoring. When scheduling the tutor couldn't properly state their own time zone. The customer service is bad, and the questions given are unlike the real ACT, which is more focused on speed, and instead gave 40 minutes for 8 - 12 questions. Offered less than free sites for too much money. It's a scam designed to take as much money from you as possible, as the first diagnostic test doesn't even allow to go back through previous questions, which is a critical part of the ACT. The first diagnostic test also isn't divided into sections, which is important for focusing and getting more questions right. It's designed to make whoever takes the first test look worse, so they spend more money on tutoring. I've seen other reviewers say their score went down, so as far as I'm concerned, the money is gone, as you can't get your money back.
Reply from PrepScholarJun 17, 2025
HI Harold, we’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. That’s never what we want for our students or families, and we appreciate you sharing your feedback. PrepScholar has helped thousands of high schoolers since 2013, with students seeing an average ACT score increase of 4–5 points over their prior official score. We couldn’t locate your account based on the name and details provided, so we can’t speak to the specific tutoring interaction you referenced. However, all of our tutors are trained to communicate their availability clearly—typically offering multiple days and times, with time zones stated upfront. If something fell short in that process, we’d like the chance to investigate and make things right. Please reach out to us at [email protected] so we can look into your case directly. As for our curriculum, many students and websites praise the quality and rigor of our materials for closely mirroring the ACT. You’re absolutely right that pacing is crucial for the test, which is why our lesson-based practice quizzes use a combined timer—helping students manage time across multiple questions just like on test day. The diagnostic test is structured differently: each question is individually timed so we can isolate specific skills and build a custom study plan. It’s not used to determine your score baseline for our point increase guarantee (that baseline is your previous official ACT score), nor does it influence package tier recommendations. Finally, we stand behind our 4+ Point Improvement Guarantee. If a student completes the program (i.e. reaching the last difficulty level in the online program) and doesn’t see that increase, we honor our terms with a refund for the online program and an equal number of free tutoring hours. We’d really like to make this right. Please reach out to us directly—we’re here to help. Warm regards, The PrepScholar Team
Marcela Q.
My son has been using the system to prep for SAT. He has a learning disability and testing is very challeging for him. PrepScholar is giving us an enormous peace of mind, the system is very easy to use and helps him to stay on track. It gives a clear vision where he needs to focus more and adapts...I highly recommend it!
Nithukshan
Chantine Akiyama and PrepScholar played a pivotal role in helping me gain admission to my top-choice universities. I truly cannot overstate how much Chantine’s constant support — whether through her detailed, thoughtful essay feedback or her tireless guidance throughout my portfolio development — contributed to my success. From our ongoing conversations about refining my essays to the impromptu early-morning sessions dedicated to perfecting my portfolio, Chantine was always there when I needed her most. Her dedication and insight were invaluable, and I’m incredibly grateful. I cannot thank her enough or recommend her more highly for anyone navigating the university application process!
