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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!

    Then, claim your dream SAT/ACT score here!

    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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  • The Waiting Game Part II

    The Waiting Game Part II

    How Long?

    Any real Star Wars fan knows that Yoda never says “Patience you must have, my young padawan” (don’t at me on this because I know I’m right), but the quote nonetheless applies to the dreadful wait for your SAT results. The SAT score results are viewable starting at at least 13 days after taking the exam or 15 days if you took the exam with the essay portion. They have often been released on the second Friday after your Saturday morning exam at around 2 am (PCT) or some time later in the day.

    And what if they aren’t? Well, you probably took the summer test in June which takes around five weeks or you took the SAT on a school day which takes anywhere from 21-28 days after the exam date.

    2019-2020 SAT Score Release Date Estimates

    Below are some estimates of the score release dates of the upcoming year, courtesy of @PrepScholar.

    SAT Test Date Multiple-Choice Scores Release Date Essay Score Release Date Colleges Receive Scores By
    Aug 24, 2019 Sept 6, 2019 Sept 9, 2019 Sept 21, 2019
    Oct 5, 2019 Oct 18, 2019 Oct 21, 2019 Nov 2, 2019
    Nov 2, 2019 Nov 15, 2019 Nov 18, 2019 Nov 30, 2019
    Dec 7, 2019 Dec 20, 2019 Dec 23, 2019 Jan 4, 2020
    March 14, 2020 March 27, 2020 March 30, 2020 April 11, 2020
    May 2, 2020 May 15, 2020 May 18, 2020 May 30, 2020
    June 6, 2020 July 15, 2020 July 15, 2020 July 27, 2020
    SAT School Day Test Date Multiple-Choice Scores Release Date Essay Score Release Date Colleges Receive Scores By
    Oct 16, 2019 Nov 8, 2019 Nov 11-13, 2019 Nov 23, 2019
    Oct 30, 2019 Nov 20, 2019 Nov 25-27, 2019 Dec 7, 2019
    March 4, 2020 March 26, 2020 March 30-April 1, 2020 April 11, 2020
    March 25, 2020 April 16, 2020 April 20-22, 2020 May 2, 2020
    April 14, 2020 May 6, 2020 May 8-12, 2020 May 22, 2020
    April 28, 2020 May 20, 2020 May 22-26, 2020 June 5, 2020

    When Do Colleges Receive Score Reports?

    If you decided to take the SAT with the essay portion, colleges will most likely get your score within 10 days of accessing your essay score (assuming you put down said colleges as one of your four free score reports recipients); otherwise, additional score reports you order more than nine days after the SAT can take up to two weeks to process before being sent off to schools. If you took the SAT without the essay, then expect colleges to receive your results a couple days earlier than the full 10.

    Remember…

    Keep track of your College Board login information, so you can be up-to-date on the latest news regarding the exam and so you can easily login on score release day. If you’re that concerned about getting your scores to schools in time, try rush reporting which takes only 2-4 business days to process and is delivered three times a week to schools. However, I am leaning towards not recommending this as an option because I don’t think it’s worth it since the College Board can’t send your SAT score to schools unless the test has been scored. At the earliest, this will occur on the first score release date for your test date.

    As I’ve said in my other article, it’s not the end of the world if you’re not satisfied with your score the first, second, or maybe even third time around. Check out my most recent article here to help you determine if you should retake the test. #ShamelessPlug

    Anyways, if this is the case for you, use Prepmedians to figure out the areas you need to focus on for your next attempt! And don’t stress yourself out too much, you got this!

    “Patience is a virtue, and I’m learning patience. It’s a tough lesson.” – Elon Musk

  • Should I Retake the ACT/SAT?

    Should I Retake the ACT/SAT?

    The time has finally come and your results are in. You’re scrolling through the page until BAM! there it is: your score bolded in large font. But the score you’re seeing isn’t the one you had hoped for. Now, you’re forced to make a decision and even though most students see that their scores improve substantially after their first test, retaking the test is a huge commitment in itself. And I hope that by the end of this article you will be able to determine what is best for you, and if that is retaking the exam then so be it.

    In order to answer this question of retaking the exam, you must also determine the factors beyond the opportunity cost of time and the monetary cost of the registration fee that you should weigh and the questions you should ask yourself. Let’s begin!

    Target Score?

    Figuring out your target score should be decided by the time you take the exam the first time around. Everyone’s target score will differ because it depends on the schools you’d like to apply to, your performance on practice tests, and honestly, how good you are at taking standardized tests. Determine if your current score is a fair representation of your ability and capability then move from there.

    Consider your target score, and the proximity of it to your current score when deciding to retake the exam. Ask yourself: “Do I have wiggle room? Can I surpass my current score?” For example, if your SAT score is hundreds of points away from your target score and you still intend on sending your score to the same schools, you should probably retake the exam. If it is less than fifty, reconsider how precise your target score is. Look at the average scores of the admitted students of the schools you are applying to and consider other external application factors.

    Will I Actually Improve?

    This is the question most of you want answered and is probably the reason as you decided to read this article. And I hate to tell you this, but it depends. However, I can tell you that simply retaking the exam does not guarantee improvement in your score. Consider these factors:

    Underperformance

    Just because you didn’t achieve the score you had aimed for, does not automatically equate to underperformance. One way to know if you truly underperformed on the SAT, for example, is if your score is over 100 points below your average practice test score.

    Underperformance is often synonymous with test anxiety or errors like filling in the wrong answer or reading directions incorrectly. The good thing is that these issues can be easily addressed and fixed, and in doing so, you’ll see a return to a value near your average range. To help with test anxiety, we at Prepmedians have put together a visualization exercise available for free that you can listen to so that you become more desensitized to the stress of test taking!

    Preparation

    If you didn’t study at all or as much as you should have, but you finally decide to apply yourself you will see a much larger improvement between test administrations. Therefore, if you decided to apply yourself using a service like Prepmedians the second time around, you will see large improvements in your scores. Between my first and second attempt, my parents and I decided to invest in proper preparation for the exam and that was when my best composite score came.

    Attempts

    How many times have you taken the test so far? We all know the saying “first is the worst, second is the best…” and generally speaking, this applies to standardized tests as well. The average student’s greatest score increase happens the second time they take the exam. However, this is not to say that your score won’t keep increasing after a second attempt. Most students continue to experience score improvement, but the gains are far less significant compared to that of the second exam. If you read my last article, you probably remember that I said I took the ACT five times. Well, my score didn’t keep improving after each time I took it. At some points, I dropped lower than my initial score and at others I remained stagnant. Out of all the times I did take the ACT, my best composite score was from both my second and fourth test. Just let that sink in for a moment.

    What’s the Verdict?

    I suggest that you definitely consider retaking the exam at least one more time considering the factors that I’ve stated above. Why? Because essentially you are taking advantage of capitalizing off the score improvement that is associated with a second exam attempt. That’s just my opinion, but ultimately, it’s up to you to decide what is best for your situation. Whatever your decision may be, just remember to believe in yourself because we at Prepmedians certainly do!

  • The Waiting Game

    The Waiting Game

    How Long?

    As every TV commercial claims for every consumer product, the results may vary. The ACT score release dates differs for students across a range of weeks, but most tend to see their results at the ten day mark, after taking the exam. They have often been released on either a Tuesday or Thursday ten days after your Saturday morning exam at around 10 pm (PCT).

    And what if they aren’t?

    Well, check on a weekly basis because that’s how ACT scores are released. No matter the circumstances, the ACT results should be released within eight weeks of the exam date. However, those of you who took the exam with writing, the wait is not over for you, unfortunately. You will have to wait up to another two weeks after the multiple choice scores are released. But don’t worry, colleges have to wait until all scores are finalized in order to receive your results.

    Delayed Score Release

    First, let’s point out the obvious reason for a delayed score release. Way more people than you and your sweaty, anxious peers sitting in the classroom take this exam at the same time, and there are simply too many tests to process and grade. Understandably, ACT Inc. might be running behind.

    Other reasons include:
    – Late delivery of documents to testing headquarters
    – Test date was rescheduled
    – Personal information doesn’t match the information provided during registration
    – ACT, Inc. randomly audited your test to check for accuracy in scoring
    – Overdue registration fees
    – ACT, Inc. detected an irregularity with your test scores or someone else’s test scores at your testing center

    This last one essentially means that ACT Inc. suspects you of cheating if they see that you have improved substantially between test administrations. If this happens to you, make sure you have evidence of your studying and preparation for the test. Also, make sure you show your work on the test so they know how you arrived at the answer.

    2019-2020 ACT Score Release Date Estimates

    Below are some estimates of the score release dates of the upcoming year.

    ACT Test Date Multiple-Choice Scores Release Complete Scores (w/ Essay) Release
    July 13, 2019 July 23, 2019 Aug 6, 2019
    Sept 14, 2019 Sept 24, 2019 Oct 8, 2019
    Oct 26, 2019 Nov 5, 2019 Nov 19, 2019
    Dec 14, 2019 Dec 24, 2019 Jan 7, 2020
    Feb 8, 2020 Feb 18, 2020 Mar 3, 2020
    Apr 4, 2020 Apr 14, 2020 Apr 28, 2020
    June 13, 2020 June 23, 2020 July 7, 2020
    Juy 18, 2020 July 28, 2020 Aug 11, 2020

    Remember…

    Keep track of your ACT login information, so you can be up-to-date on the latest news regarding the exam and so you can easily login on score release day. Or, you can be like me and just wait until people at school start to talk about their results to check yours. Don’t be afraid or hesitant to contact ACT, Inc. if you feel uneasy about there being a delay in your score release.

    It’s not the end of the world if you’re not satisfied with your score the first, second, or maybe even third time around. If it makes you feel better, I took the ACT a whopping 5 times. Yeah, I know… that’s A LOT mentally, physically, and emotionally. Anyways, if this is the case for you, make a plan to figure out the areas you need to focus on for your next attempt, and we at Prepmedians hope that includes us!