Resources & Tools
Free tools, guides, and answers — all in one place.
Everything below is free to use, with no commitment. Use the diagnostic to find a starting baseline, the chooser to decide between SAT and ACT, the target-college tool to set your number, the syllabus to see what a cohort looks like, and the articles to learn more.
Study anywhere
Your prep, in your pocket.
Practice questions, timed section drills, answer explanations, and live progress tracking all work right from a phone — so your student can study on the bus, between classes, or on the couch. The whole system goes where they go.
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Free SAT/ACT diagnostic
Twelve calibrated questions covering both SAT and ACT skills. Get an instant scaled-score baseline and a section-by-section breakdown of where points are being left on the table.
- Mixed SAT and ACT question types
- Scored on the official 1600 / 36 scale
- Per-section accuracy breakdown
- Personal recommendations at the end
20-question SAT check
A sharper SAT estimate: ten Reading and Writing and ten Math questions in the style of the digital SAT, harder than most on the real exam.
- Estimated score on the 400–1600 scale
- Reading and Writing and Math section scores
- How you did in each of the eight skill areas
- Every question explained
20-question ACT check
A sharper ACT estimate: English, Math, Reading and Science questions in the style of the enhanced ACT, harder than most on the real exam.
- Estimated composite on the 1–36 scale
- English, Math, Reading and Science scores
- Skill-area breakdown with focus areas
- Every question explained
SAT vs. ACT — which is right?
An eight-question quiz that recommends the better test for your student based on academic strengths, pacing preference, science comfort, and target colleges.
- Eight quick questions about the student
- Test recommendation with reasoning
- Notes on combined SAT + ACT strategy
- Direct path into the right cohort
Target-college score finder
Pick a college from the list and see the typical SAT/ACT ranges for accepted students — plus the score you need to be competitive vs. comfortably in.
- Ivy League, top 25, Texas top schools
- 25th, 50th, 75th percentile ranges
- SAT and ACT score equivalents
- "Competitive" vs. "comfortable" guidance
Cohort calendar & sample syllabus
Upcoming cohort start dates and a complete week-by-week walkthrough of the 16-week SAT & PSAT and ACT programs. See exactly what's covered each week.
- Upcoming SAT & PSAT cohort dates
- Upcoming ACT cohort dates
- 16-week visual syllabus
- Live online schedules (in-person coming soon)
Articles & guides
Read up before you commit.
Authored by Dr. Karnati. Plain English, no marketing fluff. Updated as the test landscape evolves.
The Digital SAT, fully explained
What the digital, adaptive format actually changes — and what stays the same. The complete parent's guide to the new test.
Texas National Merit cutoffs by year
Historical Selection Index thresholds for Commended, Semifinalist, and Finalist status — and what to target for the class of 2027.
The best SAT & ACT test dates
Strategic timing for the class of 2027. When to take which test, when to retake, and how to align with college application deadlines.
Should an 8th grader take the PSAT?
A direct answer to the question we hear most often from parents of ambitious middle schoolers — and what to do instead if you're not ready.
How to read a College Board score report
The numbers that matter, the ones that don't, and the question categories where most score gains are actually hiding.
SAT vs. ACT: a parent's decision guide
The honest comparison most prep companies won't write. Pacing, content, scoring, and which test rewards which kind of student.
FAQ & comparison
The questions parents ask before they enroll.
Twenty-plus answers organized by category — admissions, curriculum, scheduling, pricing, results — plus a side-by-side comparison against Princeton Review, Kaplan, and the typical DFW prep tutor.
Browse the FAQ →Includes
- How is Tejas Test Prep different?
- How are cohorts structured and scheduled?
- What does tuition include?
- Do you offer scholarships or payment plans?
- What if my student is mid-year?
- How do you measure score growth?
- Side-by-side comparison vs. Princeton Review & Kaplan
- …and more
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