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  • Prepmedians Reviews

    Prepmedians Reviews

    Prepmedians Reviews

    Are you searching for Prepmedians Reviews to answer the question “Is Prepmedians worth it?” We’ve got you covered!

    We pride ourselves in our amazing Prepsters who have not only CRUSHED their SATs/ACTs but also fallen in love with learning. They have discovered how capable they truly are. They will carry this confidence into all that they will accomplish in their incredible lives.

    Below, check out real Prepmedians reviews from Prepsters!

    Be sure to watch the videos linked below each Prepster! Prepmedians is the only test prep company on the market with actual video reviews from students, so check them out!

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    Prepmedians ACT Reviews

    Casey Simpson (increased 25 percentile points on the ACT, scored 34 on the ACT, 36 on ACT Reading)

    Screen Shot 2024-03-04 at 4.32.03 PM   “Prepmedians helped me so much prepare for the ACT and eventually get a 34 on it. Reading was my worst section originally. But after practice, it became the section I got a 36 on. Thank you, Prepmedians!”    
    5 stars        

    Note: Although you may recognize Casey as a famous actor from Nickelodeon’s Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, he is NOT acting here! He truly used Prepmedians to CRUSH his ACT, and now he is enrolled at Duke University. He enthusiastically volunteered to make this video review for us and was not paid for doing so.

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    Casey’s Prepmedians Review:

    “What do you call a kid who goes from a 74th-percentile ACT score to a 99th-percentile ACT score? A Prepster!

    Prepmedians helped me so much prepare for the ACT and eventually get a 34 on it. Reading was my worst section originally. But after practice, it became the section I got a 36 on. Thank you, Prepmedians!

    If you want to prepare for the ACT or SAT, want to crush the test, and want to watch some funny videos too, then Prepmedians is a great, great resource for you to use.

    And that is a Fire Fact.”

    Emma (increased 5 points on the ACT, scored 34)

    emma   “Luckily on test day, my score, which was stuck at a 29, was able to improve to a 34, and that was thanks to Prepmedians.”    
    5 stars        

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    Emma’s Prepmedians Review:

    “When I started studying for the ACT, my score was staying stuck at a 29. I tried book after book, and nothing was helping to improve my score.

    However, I found Prepmedians on TikTok, and I decided to give it a shot. I found that their videos were fun and enjoyable to watch, and studying became so much easier because I enjoyed doing it.

    Luckily on test day, my score, which was stuck at a 29, was able to improve to a 34, and that was thanks to Prepmedians.”

    Twainia (increased 10 points on the ACT English)

    twainia   “Prepmedians truly helped me improve my ACT English score by 10 points from a 16 to a 26!”    
    5 stars        

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    Twainia’s Prepmedians Review:

    “Prepmedians truly helped me improve my ACT English score by 10 points from a 16 to a 26!

    I used Prepmedians to finally understand content that I did not understand before. There were many grammar rules that they went over that I never really understood in school, especially as an immigrant, but now I finally understand.

    While watching the videos, unlike school, I was actually willing to watch without feeling tired because they have truly hilarious and great videos. I really felt warm watching the videos too because I truly felt like there were people who supported me through a screen. One more thing: “Believe in yourself because I certainly do.”

    Connor (increased 3 points on the ACT, scored 35)

    Connor 35   “I 100% recommend Prepmedians. My ACT score has increased from a 32 to a 35 in fewer than 4 weeks through the skill-building videos and practice questions!”    
    5 stars        

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    Connor’s Prepmedians Review:

    “I 100% recommend Prepmedians. My ACT score has increased from a 32 to a 35 in fewer than 4 weeks through the skill-building videos and practice questions!

    Prepmedians has made learning fun and extremely effective.”

    Ruchita (increased 9 points on the ACT English, scored 33)

    ruchita   “Prepmedians is simply the best test preparation company! They’ve helped me increase my score by 9 points on the ACT English section!”    
    5 stars        

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    Ruchita’s Prepmedians Review:

    “Prepmedians is simply the best test preparation company! They’ve helped me increase my score by 9 points on the ACT English section!

    My score went from a 24 to a 33 after two weeks of using Prepmedians daily! I was beyond excited to see a huge amount of growth all because of the awesome Prepmedians.com’s brilliant platform.

    I’m more than grateful to have them as a part of my high school journey. They will always hold a special place in my heart. Prepmedians are my superheroes!”

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    Prepmedians SAT Reviews

    Sarah (scored a 1580)

    sarah   “I scored a 1580 on the SAT because I used Prepmedians!”    
    5 stars        

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    Sarah’s Prepmedians Review:

    “I scored a 1580 on the SAT because I used Prepmedians!

    My Prepmedians lesson plan showed me exactly what I had to accomplish each week, so I could focus my mental energy on learning and building test-taking confidence.

    The videos are not only fun to watch but they’re also educational!

    Plus, the customer service is so fast and helpful.

    I’ve got nothing but the warmest of feelings towards Prepmedians given all that they’ve done for me.

    Thank you, thank you, thank you.“

    Alyssa (increased 350 points on the SAT, scored a 1450)

    alyssa   “My SAT score went up 350 points! It went from an 1100 to a 1450, which is insane to me!”    
    5 stars        

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    Alyssa’s Prepmedians Review:

    “My SAT score went up 350 points! It went from an 1100 to a 1450, which is insane to me!

    Prepmedians has saved my SAT score.

    They present the information in such a logical and clear way. It really makes sense in my brain.

    Plus it’s entertaining.

    I am eternally grateful. They are incredible!”

    Abrahim (increased 220 points on the SAT, scored 1490)

    Abrahim   “Using Prepmedians for a single month, I saw an increase of more than 200 points on my SAT score, and I scored a 1490 on the August 27th SAT exam.”    
    5 stars        

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    Abrahim’s Prepmedians Review:

    “Using Prepmedians for a single month, I saw an increase of more than 200 points on my SAT score, and I scored a 1490 on the August 27th SAT exam.

    Over the past year or so, I’ve gone through SAT practice books, and I’ve answered hundreds of SAT practice questions, but none of these materials helped me get the really difficult concepts to really stick.

    One day I came across Prepmedians on my ForYouPage, and I decided to check it out. Prepmedians not only presents all the difficult topics that I couldn’t understand but they also have a comedic aspect in their videos and in their explanations that helps me make connections during the test like, for example, an acronym or a joke.

    I think getting Prepmedians was probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

    John (increased 250 points on the SAT)

    john   “Prepmedians covers 100% of what’s on the SAT, which helped me boost my SAT score by 250 points”    
    5 stars        

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    John’s Prepmedians Review:

    “Who needs to cheat on the SAT when there’s Prepmedians? Prepmedians covers 100% of what’s on the SAT, which helped me boost my SAT score by 250 points! It helped a lot, especially with grammar. Prepmedians “

    Kevin (increased 110 points on the SAT, scored a 1460)

    Kevin   “Prepmedians’ tips and strategies not only helped my score a lot but also gave me the confidence I needed to score a 1460.”    
    5 stars        

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    Kevin’s Prepmedians Review:

    “Going into the SAT, I wasn’t sure how it would go. But as soon as I got to the Reading and Writing section, I felt more confident because of Prepmedians.

    Prepmedians’ tips and strategies not only helped my score a lot but also gave me the confidence I needed to score a 1460.

    What sets them apart from other organizations is the fact that you actually enjoy your time studying for the SAT with them.”

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  • Tips and Tricks for Each ACT Section

    Tips and Tricks for Each ACT Section

    ACT English Tips

    1: Choose the Most Concise Answer

    ACT English questions tend to test grammar rules and sentence structure in the most straightforward, logical way. So try to find the choice that provides all of the necessary information for the sentence to make grammatical sense…and nothing extra. The main goal of this is for the sentence to be clear and concise while being grammatically correct! One of our Prepmedians videos One KISS Is All It Takes covers this exact rule in more detail!

    2: Be Careful With “No Change” Answers

    Almost all the grammar questions have the option of “No Change.” This is a dangerous choice because if you aren’t aware of more obscure grammar rules, you might be tempted to choose it even when the sentence can be fixed. It is really important to double-check all other answers before settling on “No Change” as the correct choice. The best way to check all the options is to read the sentence with each option and decide. But “No Change” really is the correct answer around ~25% of the time, so don’t second-guess yourself if you are sure there isn’t an error. There are more strategies that can be found at prepmedians.com

    ACT Math Tips

    3: Pay Attention to Diagrams

    A lot of math questions tend to be accompanied with diagrams. It’s important to pay attention to these figures, as they tend to summarize all the details of the question while giving clues about which answer choices are the most logical. If a problem asks you to figure out an angle, for example, and some of the choices are acute while others are obtuse, you will be able to eliminate at least a couple of these answers just by looking at the diagram because they are drawn to scale (unless otherwise noted). If an answer is not supported by the diagram, it’s usually safe to cross it out. Even when diagrams are not part of the questions, you will be able to draw diagrams by yourself based on the details.

    4: Plug In Answers and Numbers

    If a question asks you to solve for x, simply plug each answer choice back into the original equation and see which one works. This will tell you which answer choice is the correct one without having to really solve the problem!
    For numbers, you’ll choose random numbers to plug into algebraic variables. This strategy lets you analyze the problem using real numbers instead of unknowns, and works best for questions with multiple variables. This could be useful when you are looking at the range of a function or inequalities.

    When solving really obvious questions, these strategies might slow you down instead of helping. So make sure you don’t waste your time using this strategy in questions you already know the answer for!

    ACT Reading Tips

    5: Start With Your Strengths

    The ACT Reading section is always structured the same way with four topic areas in the same order. Each topic corresponds to a passage or pair of passages.
    – Prose fiction/literary narrative
    – Social science
    – Humanities
    – Natural science

    If you have already taken practice tests and know the order of efficiency within the topics, start by reading the passage that correspond to the topic area in which you are most comfortable. The main purpose of this is to start with the topic you are able to read fast and analyze so you are not giving yourself a chance to get questions for that passage wrong. This way, you can get the questions that are easiest for you out of the way first and won’t risk running out of time before you have a chance to answer others.

    6: Skim Passages

    For some students, it might be manageable to read passages normally and still have enough time to finish the section, but you have to be a really quick and thorough reader in order to pull this off. The best strategy for most people is to skim the passages instead. In order to skim effectively, read the introduction and conclusion paragraphs as well as the first and last sentences of every body paragraph. This will give you a good overview of the main ideas and allow you to answer most questions. When you get to detail questions, you can then reread specific parts of the passage if necessary.

    ACT Science Tips

    7: Do the Conflicting Viewpoints Section Last

    The conflicting viewpoints passage on ACT Science is usually the most time consuming for students. In case you’re not familiar with it, this part of the section asks you to read two or three passages that detail different viewpoints on a scientific issue. You’ll then answer questions about these viewpoints and how they relate to one another. Since this is more reading-intensive and can eat up a lot of time, it’s best to save this part for last so that you don’t end up missing other questions in the section that will be quicker and easier for you to answer.

    8: Rely On Visuals

    The ACT Science section has a lot of unfamiliar terminology and facts that make it seem overwhelming. The best way to attack those passages is to ignore the unfamiliar terms and go straight for the graphs, which should provide enough information for you to answer the majority of the questions you’re faced with. Most of the information you’re given is just extra stuff thrown in there to make this section seem more difficult than it really is. In reality, the science section is more about logical reasoning and data interpretation than it is about actually knowing any science. As long as you can read the graphs, you’ll be fine!

    Find out more detailed tips and strategies that can be used to excel in the test at Prepmedians

  • Need to Know Math Formulas for ACT

    Need to Know Math Formulas for ACT

    Pre-Algebra / Elementary Algebra

    1. Average = Sum of values / Number of values

    Used to calculate the mean value of a given set of numbers.
    For example: (10 + 12 + 14 + 16) / 4 = 13

    2. Probability = Target outcomes / Total outcomes

    Used to calculate the chances of something occurring from a set of possible outcomes.
    For example: A jar contains five blue marbles, five red marbles, and ten white marbles. What is the probability of picking a red marble at random?
    5 / 20 = .25 or 25%

    3. Quadratic Formula:

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    Used for determining the x-intercepts of a quadratic (parabolic) equation.

    Intermediate Algebra / Coordinate Geometry

    4. Distance Formula:

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    Used to calculate the distance between two points on a coordinate plane.
    For example: Find the distance between points (6, 6) and (2, 3)
    d=√(6 – 2)² + (6 – 3)²
    d=√(4)² + (3)²
    d=√16 + 3
    d=√25
    d = 5

    5. Slope Formula: Slope =

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    Used to calculate the slope (angle) of a line that connects two points on a plane.
    For example: Coordinates = (-2, -1) (4, 3)
    s = 3 – (-1) / 4 – (-2)
    s = 4 / 6
    s = 2 / 3

    6. Slope Intercept: y=mx+b

    Formula that defines a line on a plane, given a known slope and y-intercept.
    For example: Slope = 2, Intercept point (0,3)
    y = 2x+3

    7. Midpoint Formula:

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    Used to calculate the midpoint between two points on a plane.
    For example: Find the midpoint between (-1, 2) and (3, -6)
    (-1 + 3) / 2, (2 + -6) / 2
    2 / 2, -4 / 2
    Midpoint (1, -2)

    Plane Geometry

    8. Area of Triangle: area = (1/2) (base) (height)

    Used to calculate the total area within a triangle based on the lengths of the sides.
    For example: Base = 5, Height = 8
    a = 1/2 (5)(8)
    a = 1/2 (40)
    a = 20

    9. Pythagorean Theorem: a²+b²=c²

    Used to calculate the length of an unknown side of a right triangle, given two sides are known.
    For example: a = 3, b = 4
    c² = 3² + 4²
    c² = 9 + 16
    c² = 25
    c = √25
    c = 5

    10. Area of Rectangle: area = length x width

    Used to calculate the total area within a rectangle shape.
    For example: length = 5, width = 2
    a = 5 x 2
    a = 10

    11. Area of Parallelogram: area = base x height

    Used to calculate the total area within a parallelogram.
    For example: base = 6, height = 12
    a = 6 x 12
    a = 72

    12. Area of Circle: π * r²

    Used to calculate the total area within a circle.
    For example: radius = 4
    a = π x 4²
    a = π x 16
    a = 50.24

    13. Circumference of Circle: circumference = 2π * r

    Used to calculate the length of the outline of a circle.
    For example: radius = 7
    c = 2π x 7
    c = 43.98

    Trigonometry

    14. Sine (SOH): Sine = opposite / hypotenuse

    For example: opposite = 2.8, hypotenuse = 4.9
    s = 2.8 / 4.9
    s = 0.57

    15. Cosine (CAH): Cosine = adjacent / hypotenuse

    For example: adjacent = 11, hypotenuse = 13
    c = 11 / 13
    c = 0.85

    16. Tangent (TOA): Tangent = opposite / adjacent

    For example: opposite = 15, adjacent = 8
    t = 15 / 8
    t = 1.87

  • Key to Studying Successfully

    Key to Studying Successfully

    Get Rid of Distractions

    Studying can’t be accomplished if there are distractions around you. I suggest unplugging and finding a workspace where you can concentrate. Turn off your phone or set it aside in order to avoid picking it up and losing valuable study time. If you need the internet for research, try using apps like Anti-Social and FocusWriter to keep you from logging on to social media. It seems impossible to go without checking Instagram or Twitter every 10 minutes, but knowing the math formulas during your test is worth it!

    Don’t Wait Till the Last Minute

    You’ve heard this a million times, but it will save you from unnecessary stress in the long run. It’s not unusual for us to get busy and leave things until the last possible second, but studying in advance will ensure that you know the material better, you don’t cram too much all at once, and you won’t have a heart attack looking at how much you put off before your test.

    Use All Your Resources

    There are millions of study materials available that enough students don’t take advantage of. There are a lot of practice tests available to make yourself familiar and comfortable before the tests. Prepmedians is an entertaining and engaging platform that provides you with condensed review in the form of music and sketch comedy! This way you would not need to distract yourself from studying and look up memes to have a quick laugh. Rather you can do both at the same time!

    Listen to Music

    There’s so much music out there that pairs well with any type of studying. Listen to upbeat music if you want to keep yourself awake enough to review notes, or maybe listen to calming classical music in order to focus on reading. Some common study grind songs are “Angels” by Khalid; “Doo Wop (That Thing)” by Lauryn Hill; “True Colors” by the Weeknd; “Sad!” By XXXTentacion; “Unknown Brother” by the Black Keys; “Beautiful Girls” by Sean Kingston; and “Sound & Color” by Alabama Shakes. Listening to any kind of song that you like would help you not get distracted while studying.

    Learning is Worth Laughing For!

    Studying has a reputation for being painfully dull, so do anything you can to make the experience more bearable. Study with a partner or ask someone to quiz you on the material. Try studying with snacks. Or try studying for 30-minute intervals then reward yourself with a 10-minute Netflix break!

  • Tips and Tricks for Each SAT Section

    Tips and Tricks for Each SAT Section

    SAT Reading Tips

    Tip 1: Pay Attention to Connotation and Context

    Look for words that indicate positive or negative connotation in the part of the passage that the question refers to. This will help you to eliminate at least a couple of choices even if you are not sure about the remaining answer choices.
    Context is also very important! Don’t just analyze the referred sentence in the question — look at the sentences above and below it too. Watch out for the contrast words! You should also pay attention to strong adjectives that might help you to determine connotation.

    Tip 2: Use Find the Evidence Questions to Your Advantage

    These new questions can help you tremendously in identifying mistakes and clearing up ambiguities. For example, say you’ve picked out two answers that you think could be correct for a reading question. If the next question asks you to identify the best evidence for your answer, you can read through all the options the find-the-evidence question and see which choice most directly connects to one of your two potential responses for the previous question. That is, looking at both the questions combined will help you get the right answer for both the questions.

    SAT Math Tips

    Tip 3: Underline Key Parts of the Question

    Underline what you need to find in the question so you don’t get confused during the calculation process.
    Many students accidentally pick the trick answer choice because they lose track of the value that they were originally supposed to find. You can avoid this by underlining relevant parts of the question to maintain your focus.

    Tip 4: Memorize Formulas

    Although the SAT math section does provide you with a list of formulas, you’ll lose time and flow by constantly turning back to reference them. It’s best to have all the formulas memorized beforehand. This is a good reference from Khan Academy for some of the important formulas covered on the SAT.!9d6f82b33f4e0a6e192e74224a40976c332ddfbb

    SAT Writing and Language Tips

    Tip 5: Memorize Grammar Rules

    The SAT Writing section has a specific standardized approach to grammar so it’s useful to memorize the rules to reduce confusion. It’s always safer to know the exact rules than to just go by what “looks right” or “sounds right” to you. If you’re not used to some of the more archaic grammar rules tested on the SAT, you should memorize them. This will prevent you from accidentally choosing NO CHANGE for questions where the grammar is actually incorrect. At prepmedians.com, we have a Need-to-Knows list of grammar rules with all of the grammar content you need to know to ace the section!

    Tip 6: Skim the Paragraph Before Answering Rhetorical Questions

    Rhetoric questions ask you to examine entire paragraphs or the passage as a whole to find the right answer.
    The SAT mostly sticks to asking Writing questions chronologically, so you’ll likely find yourself answering several grammar questions about specific sentences, followed by a couple of rhetoric questions that relate to the paragraph as a whole.
    Don’t be lulled into complacency and think you can answer rhetoric questions just by reading through the specific sentence the question asks about and using vague memories of the content of the other sentences you just answered grammar questions on. Instead, skim through the paragraph as a whole and then attempt the rhetoric question. Since you went through the paragraph as you answered grammar questions, you would not be wasting time by skimming through it again for the rhetoric questions.

    These tips are just to get your feet wet, but there are many more strategies that you can find at prepmedians.com where all the content and strategies are baked into our HD entertaining videos featuring Broadway singer-actors and sketch comedians.