MasteryPrep’s Time Management Strategies for Test Prep Success
April 22, 2025
Time management can make or break a student’s success on high-stakes assessments, regardless of how well they understand the material.
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Equity in Test Prep: How MasteryPrep Gives Every Student a Fair Shot at Success
April 9, 2025
Traditional test prep often leaves low-income students without the resources they need to score college-ready. MasteryPrep can help.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: MasteryPrep’s New Reporting Tools, Coming Summer 2025
April 9, 2025
We’re thrilled to announce major updates to data reporting on our platform, to be launched just in time for the 2025–2026 school year.
How to Build a School Test Prep Plan That Doesn’t Disrupt Teaching
April 7, 2025
With proper planning and structure, test prep can actually enhance your existing instruction rather than compete with it. Here’s what educators need to know about building an effective strategy.
An Educator’s Guide to Combating Test Anxiety and Building Student Confidence
March 14, 2025
Explore strategies and tips for educators to quell test anxiety and boost students’ confidence before test day.
The MasteryPrep Approach to Reducing Test Anxiety: Confidence Through Preparation
March 11, 2025
At MasteryPrep, we’ve found that understanding and tackling test anxiety is essential for helping students succeed.
Tips to Prepare Students for Every Section of the New ACT®
March 7, 2025
With major changes coming soon to the ACT, it’s more important than ever to stay informed and prepared on what’s changing and when.
MasteryPrep Partnership Drives College Readiness Success at El Paso’s Ysleta ISD
March 3, 2025
Ysleta ISD’s percentage of college-ready students in reading and math improved to 28.7% for the Class of 2024 from 24.5% for the Class of 2023.
MasteryPrep’s ‘One-Stop-Shop’ Platform Helps North Carolina District Improve ACT Scores
February 24, 2025
After MasteryPrep partnered with nine district schools for a pilot ACT program, six reported year-over-year average composite score increases.
Enhancing MasteryPrep for the New ACT®
February 20, 2025
As students around the country gear up for the new ACT®, MasteryPrep is hard at work aligning our products with the revamped test format.
MasteryPrep TSIA2 Prep Solutions Boost Texas High School’s Early College Success
February 13, 2025
W.W. Samuell Early College High School, where enrollment is contingent on TSI eligibility, credits MasteryPrep with helping to improve student retention.
Motivation Matters: How MasteryPrep Keeps Students Engaged in Test Prep
February 6, 2025
Why does engagement matter in test prep, and how we make it a central focus in everything we do in the build-up to test day?
Preparing Students for the Enhanced ACT: A Timeline for Educators
February 4, 2025
Educators need to be aware of these changes to effectively prepare their students. Here’s a breakdown of the timeline and preparation strategies.
TSIA2 Teacher Toolkit: Practical Tips and Strategies for Student Success
January 27, 2025
Explore practical TSIA2 test prep strategies, from managing the untimed format to mastering adaptive testing, to empower you to set students up for success.
How Authentic Test Practice Boosts Student Confidence and Unlocks Score Gains
January 15, 2025
How do we make sure students walk into test day feeling prepared and confident? The key is authentic test practice.
MasteryPrep Supports SAT Reading Proficiency Growth at West Virginia School District
January 14, 2025
After implementing MasteryPrep Bell Ringers and Practice Testing in two high schools, district leaders say their investment in MasteryPrep has paid off. The partnership started in the 2022-23 school year.
Knowledge Is Power: What Teachers Need to Know to Prep Students for the ACT
January 3, 2025
Implement these steps as an educator before preparing students for the ACT or as you plan a test-prep strategy in your school or district.
MasteryPrep SAT® Boot Camp Instructor: Tapan Sharma
December 17, 2024
We recently caught up with Tapan Sharma to understand why he decided to work with MasteryPrep and his approach to holding Boot Camps.
Master What Matters: A Proven Framework for Test Prep Success
December 17, 2024
We designed our curriculum and end-to-end solutions around the Master What Matters framework, which focuses on three key areas: Content Mastery (70%), Test Mastery (20%), and Time Mastery (10%).
Boosting ACT® Success: 4 Test-Taking Strategies Teachers Can Use Today
November 22, 2024
We’ve outlined four easy-to-implement strategies that will empower your students and build their confidence as test day approaches.
Preparing Students for the Digital SAT®: Strategies and Resources for Teachers
November 15, 2024
Preparing students for the Digital SAT requires a blend of robust content knowledge, critical thinking, and digital literacy.
How MasteryPrep Aligns State Standards to What’s Actually Assessed: A Deep Dive
November 13, 2024
Educators need test-prep resources that target official state standards and hidden assessment standards. MasteryPrep solutions do just that.
The MasteryPrep Guide to the Upcoming ACT® Changes [2025-2026]
November 8, 2024
We want to ensure schools and districts are aware of the upcoming ACT test changes, which will impact state and district testing starting in Spring 2026.
Texas-Based Early College High School Improves TSIA2 Passage Rate
November 8, 2024
La Vega ECHS is starting to see the results in its third year of partnering with MasteryPrep. The school has seen a 28% increase in overall passing scores.
Integrating Test Prep Into Your Instruction: Strategies for Teachers
November 8, 2024
Explore some effective test-prep strategies for teachers at the high school level can employ to make time for standardized test prep without sacrificing the overall educational experience.
Teaching to the Test Is Dead. Here’s What to Do Instead.
November 7, 2024
View our complete guide to achieve Texas school accountability ratings and attain high STAAR results without sacrificing other curricular objectives.
Maximizing the Impact of High-Dosage Tutoring in Post-Pandemic Education
November 7, 2024
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, educators have expressed a need to close the learning gaps that have resulted. High-dosage tutoring can be a powerful way to address the issue.
A Sustainable Approach to High School Accountability in Oklahoma
November 6, 2024
The Oklahoma high school accountability scores, calculated using a formula the state submitted to the federal Department of Education in compliance with ESSA, was updated in 2022.
A Sustainable Approach to High School Accountability in Mississippi
November 6, 2024
With uneven achievement across student groups in Mississippi, educators can take actionable steps to help ensure students and schools are equipped to succeed.
A Sustainable Approach to High School Accountability Ratings in Tennessee
November 5, 2024
Tennessee districts need comprehensive support and solutions to help improve test scores without sacrificing essential instructional time.
A Sustainable Approach to High School Accountability in Kentucky
November 5, 2024
Kentucky’s accountability system has been based on state assessments since 1990. However, the assessments used have shifted over time.
What School Districts Need to Know About the Digital SAT®
February 12, 2024
The digital SAT comes with significant changes to content and time limits, meaning students and teachers must prepare very differently.
A Sustainable Approach to High School Accountability in Alabama
February 6, 2024
Schools in Alabama can improve accountability ratings by maximizing outcomes on standardized tests and preparing students for life after graduation.
A Sustainable Approach to High School Accountability in North Carolina
February 6, 2024
North Carolina has had a high school accountability system in some form since the mid-1990s, which has since moved through several iterations.
A Sustainable Approach to High School Accountability Ratings in Florida
February 6, 2024
In Florida, recent changes to the state assessment program have pointed to the need for solutions that can help districts and schools improve outcomes.
A Sustainable Approach to High School Accountability in Louisiana
February 6, 2024
Under Louisiana’s accountability system, key factors in school ratings include student performance on LEAP and the ACT.
A Sustainable Approach to Texas High School Accountability Ratings
February 6, 2024
View our complete guide to achieve Texas school accountability ratings and attain high STAAR results without sacrificing other curricular objectives.
Preparing Students for ACT® WorkKeys Success with MasteryPrep
November 14, 2023
The U.S. is facing a serious national talent shortage—and one primary reason is that our education system hasn’t kept pace with a changing job
How MasteryPrep Boot Camps Can Boost Your District’s STAAR Scores
October 25, 2023
Dr. Mya Asberry State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exam scores have important implications for school and district ratings and independence teacher
What Texas Districts Need to Know about STAAR Prep
October 9, 2023
When it comes to STAAR prep, teaching the material is not enough; educators must also prepare students for the test’s format and structure.
Tennessee School District Raises ACT® Composite by 1.7 Points
October 5, 2023
For Carter County Schools, the formula to improve college and career readiness among its students is starting to pay dividends for the Tennessee school district.
West Virginia High School Improves SAT Proficiency
September 1, 2023
Ravenswood High School reports a historic increase from its 2022-23 junior class in proficiency in both SAT Math and EBRW.
Western Hills High School Improves ACT Composite by 2 Points
May 24, 2023
Juniors from Western Hills improved their ACT composite average by 2.1 points after participating in a MasteryPrep Boot Camp for the ACT.
May 19, 2023
The College Board recently announced a suite of changes to the SAT® to streamline the SAT experience. We’ve answered some of your most pressing
Casey County High School Sees ACT Composite Surge 2.5 Points
January 20, 2023
Casey County High School, located in rural Kentucky, improved its ACT Composite average for its junior class by 2.5 points.
Louisiana District Sees ACT Scores Improve with MasteryPrep Boot Camps
December 28, 2022
Rapides Parish Schools prepped 786 seniors for the October 22, 2022 ACT® by organizing MasteryPrep Boot Camps for the ACT across all 11 high schools. Ultimately, 375 seniors improved their scores.
Baton Rouge Nonprofit Improves ACT Scores, College Readiness for Under-Resourced Students
December 27, 2022
With a history of using MasteyPrep test prep solutions, the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition saw its Class of 2022 average a 22 ACT composite score.
MasteryPrep Resources Enrich Baton Rouge School’s Mission
December 2, 2022
In 2014, Episcopal established a partnership with MasteryPrep to increase standardized test awareness among students, boost students’ overall scores, and further college readiness.
MasteryPrep Implemented into Texas District’s College, Career Readiness Resources
December 2, 2022
This Texas school district integrated MasteryPrep resources into its tutoring, test prep, and college and career advisory assistance outside of class.
App State GEAR UP Preps More Than 15,000 Students
November 9, 2022
Since 2018, MasteryPrep has partnered with Appalachian State University GEAR UP to provide ACT and North Carolina Math 1 resources to 15,000+ students.