The
STAFFS
Prep
Method

Developed over 12 years, The Staffs Prep Method is a proven step-by-step process to improve your score efficiently and cost-effectively.

MEET THE FOUNDER

Christian Villaran

Princeton University

& Wharton MBA

Christian started his career at the NYC Department of Education, where he saw first hand the educational disparities between communities that were literally blocks away from each other.

He started Staffs Prep in 2013 with the mission of helping any student, from any background, reach their college dreams.

A simple
step-by-step
process to
master the
exam

At STAFFS Prep we believe in providing quality educational programs that are affordable, accessible, and effective. But most importantly, we believe in the potential of every student when given an equal opportunity to succeed.

Step 1 understand

SAT/ACT Crash Courses

The first step to mastering your exam is to understand how the test is created and how to use that to your advantage. Don't start doing practice tests until you understand all the parts of the test and how to think about them strategically.

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Step 2 practice

SAT/ACT Practice Software™

The next step is practicing the content/strategies you learned. But how should you practice? You COULD take as many practice tests as you can, but that's really inefficient-- you'll end up spending a lot of time on questions that you already know how to do! You need practice material that challenges you at your current level.

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Step 3 MASTER

SAT/ACT 1:1 Tutoring

The last step is to identify (and master) any last few areas of weakness on the test. Every student has his or her own unique test-taking habits, and sometimes these habits can keep you from improving. That's when you might want to get an outside perspective from an expert, to help you notice your individual patterns and give you strategies to break the bad habits.

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Not sure how to prepare?

Take Our How To Prepare Quiz

What grade are you in?

What was the last math class you completed?

Have you decided on what test you want to take yet?

Are you strong in math?

Are you strong in reading?

Have you taken an SAT before?

Have you taken an ACT before?

Your results are in!

What test to take

SAT

ACT

BECAUSE

BUT since you haven't tried both tests, we would HIGHLY recommend taking an practice test before committing to the !

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What your study schedule should look like:

Freshman Year
Take a untimed practice SAT and ACT to see what test you like best
Sophomore Year
Take a practice test to start getting more used to the concepts
Junior Year

Sept

Start studying for PSAT

Oct

Take your PSAT in mid-October
Take an SAT Crash Course 3-4 weeks before your first test

Oct
Nov
Dec

Take your first SAT in the fall semester in either October, November, or December
Work through the SAT Practice Software™, and book 1:1 time with an expert to go over specific problems

Mar
May

Take your second SAT in either March or May

If you're still not happy with your score:

Sign up for 1-on-1 prep to iron out any weaknesses

Jun
Aug

Take your third SAT in either June or August
Take an SAT Crash Course 3-4 weeks before your first test

Mar
May

Take your first SAT in either March or May
Work through the SAT Practice Software™, and book 1:1 time with an expert to go over specific problems

Jun
Aug

Take your second SAT in either June or August
Take an ACT Crash Course 3-4 weeks before your first test

Sept
Oct
Dec

Take your first ACT in the fall semester (either September, October, December)
Work through the ACT Practice Software™, and book 1:1 time with an expert to go over specific problems

Feb
Apr

Take your second ACT in either February or April

If you're still not happy with your score:

Sign up for 1:1 prep to iron out any weaknesses

Jun
Jul

Take your third ACT in either June or July
Take an ACT Crash Course 3-4 weeks before your first test

Apr

Take your first ACT in April
Continue working through the ACT Practice Software™, and book 1:1 time with an expert to go over specific problems

Jun
Jul

Take your second ACT in either June or July
Senior Year

Sept

Start applying to colleges!

If you're still not happy with your score:

Sign up for more 1:1 prep to iron out any weaknesses

Oct
Nov

Take your third SAT in either October or November
Start applying to colleges!

Sept

Start applying to colleges!

If you're still not happy with your score:

Sign up for 1-on-1 prep to iron out any weaknesses

Sept
Oct

Take your third ACT in either September or October
Start applying to colleges!