Do you assign homework after each session?
Yes, we assign homework after every session. Each lesson in our study material is divided into four sections: Two sections are covered and completed during class. The remaining two sections, which follow a similar format, are assigned as homework. Students can access detailed video explanations for all homework material on our video portal. We encourage […]
How is each session structured for SAT and ACT prep?
Each SAT session is divided into two parts with equal time dedicated to Math and Reading & Writing (45 minutes each). For ACT prep, English, Math, Reading, and Science are covered in two dedicated lessons each.
At what point in the program are the mock tests are conducted?
Mock tests are introduced after the completion of classroom instruction. For most students, they will be completing the bulk of their practice testing in the summer, which prepares them for taking the real SAT & ACT in the fall. For the SAT, we administer 15 practice tests developed in alignment with College Board guidelines. In […]
What is the process for reviewing practice tests?
Practice tests begin once classroom instruction is complete. Each question on the test comes with a detailed video explanation. We strongly encourage students to review the explanations for any questions they answered incorrectly and focus on understanding the underlying concepts. It’s important to learn from these mistakes, as very similar questions are likely to appear […]
How do we get additional support if we have questions or need clarification?
Our team is committed to supporting students every step of the way. After each session, instructors remain available to answer questions, clarify concepts, or provide additional guidance. Outside of class, you can also reach out via email (info@brilliantprep.com) for any questions related to the weekly material or general concerns. We strive to respond promptly and […]
When do your classes start?
Our group classes typically begin in January, February, June, July, August, September and October, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
How are you different as compared to your competitors?
Unlike our competitors, we support students through every stage of their test prep journey. Students who complete our courses gain access to hundreds of our content-based and strategy-based videos as well as detailed answer explanations from our online library. In our classes, we frequently give quizzes and tests to assess student progress, and we teach […]
How does program payment work?
Once you click the “Get Started” button at the top right corner of our website and go through the enrollment process, you will be able to locate the prices of each of our programs prior to making any payments. We accept checks that are hand-delivered to our office, credit card payment through our online portal […]
Do you cover strategies or content?
Both! A solid grasp of the content (Math, Grammar, etc.) as well as specific strategies for beating your particular test are both critical to scoring high on the SAT and the ACT. Some students might need more focus on content, while others might have the content down and thus need more strategy review. Either way, […]
Do colleges prefer the SAT or the ACT?
Almost all colleges accept either an SAT or an ACT score and do not prefer one over the other. In general, if you have enough time to prepare for both the SAT and the ACT, then we suggest that you take both. This way, you have more options when deciding which score(s) to send to […]