PERFECT SAT Score and Scholarship Student!

Published Saturday, December 11, 2021 by Temi

Monta Vista High School junior Siya Digra is one of Excel Test Prep’s most recent perfect scorers, and we couldn’t be more thrilled about it! After a long string of ACT champions, Siya has stepped forth to take her rightful place among our SAT hall of famers. To celebrate her accomplishment, we invited her to come to our office for an interview, and as part of our getting-to-know-you process, Siya answered a few questions for us beforehand, sharing with us the process leading up to her SAT exam success. Siya began her prep journey with… Continue Reading

Excel Test student Harini Adivikolanu is one of Excel’s latest perfect scorers

Published Saturday, December 11, 2021 by Mariah

A junior at Dougherty Valley High School in San Ramon, Harini scored a perfect 36 on the ACT exam. During her recent perfect score interview with Excel, she detailed all the ways Excel’s classroom experience and post-course support contributed to her success. Harini noted that she chose to take a prep course specifically to benefit from learning tips and tricks from instructors who have taken the ACT – help she knew she couldn’t receive from a prep book alone. “The [Excel Test] teachers’ lessons are of high quality because they have taken the ACT themselves… Continue Reading

Tips for scoring better in TOEFL Examination

Published Saturday, December 11, 2021 by Mariah

Have you started feeling anxious when you think about your TOEFL exam? You can improve your score through practice and personalized learning plans. You can opt for TOEFL prep classes or look for TOEFL coaching to most effectively prepare yourself. Given below are some of the tips that will help you in the preparation:  Practice Hard  There is no shortcut to success. The more you practice, the better your score will be. Here are some tips to help you out: Do not appear for the test until you are certain you are ready. Don’t be… Continue Reading

NARROWING DOWN THE COLLEGE LIST

Published Saturday, December 11, 2021 by Mariah

Welcome to Excel Test Prep’s Summer College Series!!! Written by Sonia Mahajan; Edited by Mariah Embry   For some students, deciding which colleges to apply to is one of the most difficult parts of the college application process. For others, it’s easy. But for those of you who are struggling to narrow down your college list or have no idea where you want to apply altogether, this article will provide a few strategies for creating a college list you’ll like.    If you have no idea where you want to go to college at all, using a… Continue Reading

STANDARDIZED TESTING: COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

Published Saturday, December 11, 2021 by Tifinie

SAT and ACT When colleges are looking for new students, they review applicant profiles in search of the best of the bunch to make up their student body.  Of course, the most reputable colleges usually get the cream of the crop, aiming to enroll the most talented students they can find.  The rest of the students then disperse into various universities and local colleges. Which students are the most talented?  How do colleges decide?  Colleges use various tools when evaluating eligible students.  Every student that applies will submit an application package providing crucial information about… Continue Reading


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