Panel of Experts

Karl Schellscheidt

SAT Prep Expert

  • BSE, Princeton University '90
  • M.A., Secondary Education Seton Hall University '93
  • J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School '00

Fred Hargadon

Dean of Admission

  • Swarthmore College
    (1964-1969)
  • Stanford University
    (1969-1984)
  • Princeton University
    (1988-2003)

Don Betterton

Financial Aid Expert

  • Director of Financial Aid, Princeton University (1973-2006)
  • Certified College Planner
  • Principal, Betterton College Planning

Seamus Malin

Admission Expert

  • Harvard University
    Dir. of Financial Aid
    (1966-1977)
    Asst. Dean of Admission
    (1977-1987)
    International Office Director
    (1987-2002)

ePrep (Proven Methodology) + Hard Work (Practice) = SAT Success

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Eric Barnes - Jul 2, 2008

We probably don’t do enough bragging about the effectiveness of ePrep’s SAT course, so please excuse us while we get on our soap box. We receive many customer testimonials, but we were delighted to receive the following customer email last week because of how clearly Katie captured the essence of ePrep: “When I sat down to take my SAT, I was surprised at how simple the questions sounded compared to what I’d already learned on eprep.” To be honest, we at ePrep have always preached that the path to SAT success is not a secret for the chosen few, but rather a simple strategy of proper SAT practice under a proven methodology: practice, grade, review, repeat. Besides having great SAT practice tests and an engaging, online learning platform, we believe what differentiates ePrep above any other course is our expert video review, whereby we “show” the student how to solve each question as if a private tutor were sitting next to you. To date, students taking ePrep’s SAT (Basic or above) course have improved their scores an average of 300 points.

June 28, 2008

To whom it may concern:

Hi! I’m a rising senior who first signed up for eprep after being forced to by my mom four weeks before the June SAT - I thought nothing could be lamer than taking an SAT class, so I hastily sought out this site, not believing that there was much to be done for my flagging scores (a mere 1900, average in every sense of the word). What first sounded droll quickly became a source of entertainment for me as I played word games, religiously watched every video of all my missed problems, and found a simple pleasure in plugging in my practice test scores at the end of each day. It was pretty cool, but I wasn’t sure that I’d learned much.

When I sat down to take my SAT, I was surprised at how simple the questions sounded compared to what I’d already learned on eprep. And a few months later, I went online to see my new SAT score - a 2220, with a perfect score in the Reading Comprehension section. 320 points earned for about three weeks’ study– wow. My parents and I are still blown away.

Thanks so much for creating this site and for making it FUN; that’s something you don’t find in a dumb saturday-morning classroom tutorial. It’s a unique experience and a thoroughly enjoyable one.

Thanks,

Katie C.

Free Webinar: May 3 SAT Last Minute Prep

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Eric Barnes - Apr 28, 2008

eprep test prep videoPlease join ePrep Co-Founders Karl Schellscheidt and Eric Barnes this Thursday at 8PM EST (5PM PST) for this FREE online webinar to discuss what you should do right before taking this Saturday’s (May 3rd) SAT test.

What should you do the day before the big SAT test? Should you continue to take practice SAT questions or review vocabulary? What time should you go to bed and what items should you bring to the exam?

UPDATE:
If you were unable to join us for the webinar last night, you can download the presentation PDF here: Webinar Presentation - Night Before the SAT

All Nighters May Lower Your GPA

Michelle Hartwell - Dec 17, 2007

eprep test prep videoThe Associated Press reported today that a survey conducted at St. Lawrence University in New York shows that students who don’t subject themselves to sleep depriving all-night study sessions may end up with better overall GPA’s. (more…)

Life After the PSAT

Michelle Hartwell - Oct 22, 2007

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Last week was PSAT week for high school juniors and seniors across the nation. Students - did you stress over this test or did you take this event in stride? Did you feel prepared or did you feel blindsided? Take our poll and let us know!



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    PSAT Prep Course - Come and Get It!

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    Eric Barnes - Sep 24, 2007

    We worked all weekend and pushed ePrep’s new ePrep for the PSAT out into cyberspace last night. Click here to register for free! We hope you’ll agree it was worth the effort on our part and the wait on yours! As promised, we’re giving free access to the PSAT course (normally $249) now through the October 20th PSAT test date. Simply click the “Register” button, download your two (2) full-length practice exams, and ePrep your way to a higher test score. Our course includes online videos with detailed answer explanations for every test question.

    Help us spread the word! Please be sure to tell your high school - including teachers, guidance counselors, and PTAs - about ePrep’s free access PSAT course.

    Happy Birthday ePrep - You’re One Year Old

    Karl Schellscheidt - Aug 7, 2007

    Little company has big plans :)

    Hard to believe it’s been a year since I first launched ePrep.com. The time certainly flew. Together with colleagues and guest experts, we’ve developed quite an online following from students, parents and educators. Thank you for your continued interest and voice in the discussion.

    As I posted weeks ago, I’ve been working with a great team for the past year to develop what we believe will be the most effective SAT study program on the market. You can get a tiny sliver of the experience from our online demo (it’s just the tip of the iceberg!). We’re in alpha testing mode right now and expect to launch the service very soon. Rest assured, this ePrep blog will continue to serve up engaging (and free) test prep, (more…)

    New ePrep Feature: Ask Seamus and Don.

    Karl Schellscheidt - Jul 18, 2007

    college admissions expert advice from eprep.comBetween them, ePrep Guest Experts Seamus Malin and Don Betterton have more than 70 years of administrative experience at Harvard University and Princeton University. Both have graciously agreed to field questions from ePrep visitors who are interested in knowing more about college admissions and (more…)

    SAT Prep Redefined . . . ePrep for the SAT

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    Karl Schellscheidt - Jun 27, 2007

    eprep for the SAT demo

    eprep test prep videoAmong other things, like being a father and a coach, I have been an SAT tutor in New Jersey for the past sixteen years. Members of my “Class of 2007″ were recently admitted to schools that include Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Georgetown, NYU, Princeton, and UPENN. In my last post, I described the positive and negative aspects of traditional SAT prep services. My take on existing SAT prep products and services, in short, goes something like this: (more…)

    SAT Test Preparation - Overview of Options

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    Karl Schellscheidt - Jun 7, 2007

    eprep test prep video SAT test preparation can be confusing and expensive. If you’re motivated, you can prepare yourself well for under $25. (See video post entitled “How You Can Prepare for the SAT on a $25 Budget”) If you are not super motivated or are willing to spend some more money, there are plenty of options. Below is my take on the options currently available. I hope my thoughts help you make informed decisions about how you can best prepare for the SAT.

    The SAT Self-Help Book:

    For between $15 and $30, a student can purchase a book that contains practice tests, answer keys and answer explanations.

    • Positive Aspects: Self-help books are relatively inexpensive and, thus, very affordable.
    • Negative Aspects: Self-help books tend to be dry (i.e., boring) and working through them is typically a very labor intensive process. The answer explanations contained in self-help books are static in nature, they often fail to offer adequate solutions and, for practical reasons, they typically present only one solution to each problem (even when multiple approaches are valid). An obvious shortcoming of self-help books is that they do not offer parent feedback.
    • Conclusions: Self-help books are best suited for students who are extremely talented academically and extremely independent and motivated.

    eprep for the SAT demo

    The SAT Prep Classroom Course:

    For between $800 and $2,500, a student can (more…)

    Three Quick Soccer Notes

    Karl Schellscheidt - May 24, 2007

    eprep test prep video1. I saw ePrep Guest Expert Seamus Malin on TV yesterday. Seamus was part of ESPN’s presentation of the Champions League final between AC Milan and Liverpool. I saw him during the halftime show. (Seamus, in addition to being a former administrator at Harvard University, is a world-famous soccer commentator.) Great job, Seamus.

    2. Bob Bradley, my old soccer coach at Princeton University, was recently named Head Coach of the United States Men’s National Team. The team will attempt to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Good luck, Bob.

    3. The movie “Gracie” will be out in theaters across the United States starting on June 1. I actually play the referee in the movie, which has a sports/soccer theme. The movie was directed by Oscar-winning director, Davis Guggenheim (”An Inconvenient Truth”). You can check out the trailer at www.graciemovie.com. Good luck to my friend, Andrew Shue, who produced the movie, which happens to be inspired by his family’s real life events.

    Enough about soccer, back to the SAT.

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