Simply Smarter Podcast

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Do I take the ACT/SAT or not?

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Keep It Weird – Simply Smarter Podcast

A Decade of Changes with Stephen Heiner: Part Two

A Decade of Changes with Stephen Heiner: Part One

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How Many Times Should I Take the ACT? – Simply Smarter Podcast

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Please Welcome Stacey Jacks – Simply Smarter Podcast

Summer Before Junior Year – Simply Smarter Podcast

What’s Going on with College Admissions Right Now?

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Happy Anniversary Get Smarter Prep

The Future of Us on Simply Smarter Podcast

What We’re Looking Forward To

Moving Forward – Simply Smarter Podcast

Current Trends in College Admissions

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COVID-19

The Law School Admission Test

The Graduate Record Examination & What You Need to Know

Does My Student Need A Mentor?

What You Need to Know About ACT State Testing

Three Changes to the ACT

Building Your Own Brand with Team Cura

Five Secret Strategies for a Better ACT Score

Adventures with Scout

Adversity Score…”That Idea Was A Mistake”

Kilts, Kids and Keeping It All In Perspective

That Was A Horrible Essay

How Early Is Too Early?

Scholarships or Part Time Job?

Debunking ACT/SAT Myths

Simply Smarter: A Parent’s Thoughts About ACT Prep

Simply Smarter: Measuring Success

Simply Smarter: Managing Expectations

Simply Smarter: What Makes Up The ACT/SAT?

Simply Smarter: Choosing the Correct ACT Test Date

Simply Smarter: What is a “Good” ACT Score?

Simply Smarter: Varsity Blues Admissions Scandal

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john m

17:44 16 Aug 24

Our 2 high schoolers attended classes at Get Smarter Prep to raise their ACT grades. We were very satisfied... with the classes and especially the results. The classes were intense so I am not saying it was easy but my kids stuck with it and both raised their scores by a good margin. We would definitely recommend this service to others. It was not the cheapest option but the program worked for us. If my HS junior decides to repeat the ACT (not likely) we would use the service again. Our instructor was Caleb but I understand they have some other great tutors as well. Regards, Johnread more

Michelle Pierceall

15:45 27 Jun 24

My twin boys completed the Presidential prep course with Caleb. It was so beneficial to them. It was alot of... work, but when all was said and done one raised his score by 5 points and the other raised his score by 6 points! I highly recommend Caleb and Get Smarter Prep!!read more

Tricia Bennett

15:35 20 Mar 24

My son Trevor worked with Ashley on his ACT prep. We encouraged Trevor to work hard to minimize the number... of times he has to take the exam. Ashley provided so many tips and tricks when taking the test. He had 9 sessions with Ashley prior to the Feb exam. Trevor was able to increase his score by 4 points. Trevor was so happy on the accomplishment and he would not have been able to do that without the help from GSP.read more

Caroline Place

21:28 21 Feb 24

Pradeep Kutty

21:05 21 Feb 24

Ashley was awesome and she worked with my son to help him ace the ACT. The right focus on strategy and... practice went a long way for my son. Highly recommend Ashley and team !read more

Sanjeev U N

21:47 20 Feb 24

Caleb was great to talk to. He listened to what our expectations were, understood where our kid was w.r.t... academic depth and tailored the curriculum perfectly. We are very fortunate to have found getsmarterprep.read more

Kim Wilkie

15:34 05 Jan 24

The proof is in the test scores and my daughter, after working with a tutor from Get Smarter Prep, raised her... ACT score to meet her stretch goal!!! Her stretch goal, meaning she never thought she could meet that number!!! Caleb and Get Smarter Prep was amazing and gave her the knowledge, skills and confidence to tackle the ACT! If you are on the fence, please just talk to Caleb!read more

Mia

19:11 21 Dec 23

I worked with Caleb for six hours and was absolutely thrilled with the results- I was able to meet my... composite score goal of 35!! I really looked forward to the sessions; they provided just the right balance of content review and test-taking strategies! I would wholeheartedly recommend GSP to anyone who is prepping for the ACT :]read more

Julia Bartlett

01:26 06 Jul 23

Get Smarter Prep was a great experience for our son who improved his ACT scores by 5 points. They were very... flexible in rescheduling conflicts and accommodating his busy soccer and lacrosse schedule. The tutors were helpful, thorough and kind. Highly recommend using Get Smarter Prep services!read more

Holly M

23:44 07 Oct 22

We had a great experience with Get Smarter Prep! To be honest, I myself was initially skeptical that a... tutoring program would benefit (or even be necessary for) my already high-achieving student. I couldn't have been more wrong. Every individual from GSP with whom we dealt was professional, promptly responded to our particular needs, and was easy to work with. The particular test-taking tips and strategies my daughter learned from her tutor, Ashley, improved an already quite good score, to a really first-rate one. Ashley even was kind enough to call to congratulate my daughter on her test results (well after the program had ended), leaving me with the sense that the tutors employed by GSP are not just going through the motions, but rather truly care that each student has the chance to attain the best possible score. Overall, a very worthwhile investment.read more

Sarah Pack

21:37 06 Aug 22

We had a wonderful experience at Get Smarter Prep! Caleb explained the process and options. Our daughter set... what we thought were realistic goals for the time we had before the next testing event. In six sessions with the amazing tutor Ashley, she raised her score 6 points!!! That far exceeded our expectations and we could not thank Get Smarter enough!read more

Mel Bright

17:49 04 Aug 22

We were very impressed with Get Smarter Prep. My senior son was able to work 1:1 with Ashley for only 10.5... hours and raised his ACT score 4 points! The communication was superb, the location was clean and quiet, and they did a fantastic job teaching appropriate strategies to improve overall test taking skills and knowledge. Thank you Get Smarter Prep!read more

John Gibson

17:37 04 Aug 22

Caleb did a great job and and my daughter got a 3 point increase on her ACT!!

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17:22 04 Aug 22

My son did private tutoring at Get Smarter Prep in preparation for the ACT. His scores went up dramatically... in the areas he was struggling with. He took his test in July and met his goal. My son was thrilled and now he can focus on Junior year without the stress of the ACT. I know that people usually get 'tutoring' for students they hope will go onto very high end schools, but even students planning on attending a state school can benefit from a bump in their scores. My son is now eligible for scholarships from KU, KState, and UMKC. Even a little tutoring can go a long way!read more

Komal Hatti

15:37 22 Sep 21

Our daughter Meha got 35 on her first try. She had 29 on pre-test with Caleb, worked with him for barely six... weeks. She just started her junior year and we were certain we would be re-testing with more tutoring. Caleb's ability to work with kids is simply amazing!read more

Mary Boessen

21:29 15 Jul 21

We could not be more pleased with our experience with GSP. Both of our children, who have very different... personalities and study styles, really enjoyed working with Caleb. His fun, encouraging, and seasoned approach helped both of them reach their score goals. As a parent, I found Caleb to be a wonderful resource and partner, and I wholeheartedly recommend him!read more

Michael Awopetu

21:19 07 Jul 21

Love all of my tutors, everyone is very friendly and I’m way better at doing ACTs than before this.

Mindy Vaughn

16:13 11 Jan 21

Our experience with Get Smarter Prep was exceptional on every front! Our daughter was so pleased with her... tutoring experience with Caleb and is thrilled with her ACT results after taking the December exam. GSP's custom, personal approach allowed her to be well-prepared for her first ACT exam while still fully engaging with her junior year interests and schoolwork. In addition to efficient, first-class test preparation, we are so grateful for the generous support they have provided to our student (and to us as parents) as we navigate the college process for the first time. Thank you!!read more

BV OT

19:45 20 Oct 20

We had a very unique situation with GSP in that my daughter was involved in ACT tutoring before and during... the pandemic. She had started with tutoring then the pandemic hit. Her ACT test was also cancelled 3 times. During all of the starts and stops Caleb was great about communicating with her and getting her things to practice at home, setting up office hours (when allowed) and working with her to keep her as engaged with practice as possible. After months of starting and stopping she finally was able to take the ACT and did great! She met her goal that she was hoping to meet which helped her get a scholarship to the school she was hoping to get into. We are very pleased with Caleb and Get Smarter Prep and the way that they kept her engaged and focused on her goal despite the all of the craziness and cancellations.read more

Allison Berey

15:41 29 Sep 20

My son worked with Gina at Get Smarter Prep, and we are thrilled with the outcome. He worked very hard and... raised his score significantly. Best of all, Gina was one of the first people he wanted to share the news with, which as a parent suggests to me that he respected her and liked working with her. Thank you!read more

Karen Hughey

13:23 12 Aug 20

Get Smarter Prep has a fantastic team of coaches that meet different student needs from different prep... classes to one-on-one tutoring. They are committed to student success!read more

Samantha Mcfeeters

20:52 28 Jan 20

Our experience with GSP was amazingly professional and personalized to our daughter's needs. Claire... explained things from pre-test that neither myself nor my husband or our daughter would have ever made sense of. Our daughter's strengths and weaknesses were honed in on, and it showed in her final ACT score... she had an 11 point jump! This has opened up her college options to a whole new level.read more

Doug Westerhaus

12:49 08 Jan 20

Because of our son's busy schedule, we wanted to find a tutor who could provide targeted ACT prep (without... need for any parental nagging!). We are very grateful for Caleb helping our son substantially improve his ACT score. In addition to substantive work, Caleb shared test-taking strategies that put our son in a position to do his best on the test. Worth every penny of the cost, and likely to pay back disproportionately in scholarship assistance! Doug & Vicki (BVNW Parents)read more

Scout Webb

12:17 11 Dec 19

Get Smarter Prep helped me so much when preparing for the ACT! Before them I had taken it about three times... and got the same overall score (which was not great) and fluctuating individual scores. After studying with them for about 3 ish months I bumped my score up enough points to get me into the college I wanted!! They have a great staff that is so friendly and willing to help you with whatever needs you may have!read more

Andy Ferrigno

05:13 30 Jul 19

Get Smarter Prep provides a comprehensive program that prepared our daughter for the ACT. We were pleased... with the help she received, and our daughter enjoyed the 10 week program thoroughly. I would recommend Get Smarter Prep to any family looking to understand and navigate the ACT.read more

John Heckert

20:17 09 May 18

Thank you Caleb and the Get Smarter Prep team! They helped my daughter improve her ACT score by 7 points.

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David McBee

03:56 27 Mar 08

I cannot say enough about the leadership at Get Smarter Prep. They are intelligent and professional, and... always looking out for the best interests of their students and colleagues.read more

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