Shaan Patel
SAT and ACT prep and college admissions consulting, online
| Rate | $69 to $99 per session |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | MD; MBA from Yale; Board-certified dermatologist |
| Practice | Prep Expert |
Shaan Patel is the founder and CEO of Prep Expert, a company that offers SAT and ACT prep, college admissions consulting, and merit scholarship consulting. He is a physician with an MBA from Yale. He raised his own SAT score 640 points to a perfect score. Prep Expert appeared on ABC's Shark Tank and is a Mark Cuban company. Its courses and consulting run online for students and parents.
What Shaan helps with
Prep Expert works on higher test scores, admission to top colleges, and scholarships that lower the cost of college.
- Raising SAT scores
- Raising ACT scores
- Getting into a top-3 college choice
- Winning merit scholarships
- Reducing the cost of college
- Qualifying for National Merit
- One-on-one online tutoring in many subjects
Who Shaan works with
Prep Expert serves high school students and their parents. Families come for SAT and ACT prep, college admissions consulting, and help winning scholarships. Students also use private tutoring across more than 100 subjects.
Background and qualifications
Shaan Patel improved his own SAT score by 640 points and earned a perfect score. That result helped him gain admission to top universities and accelerated medical programs. He received over $500,000 in scholarships. He became a board-certified dermatologist and earned an MBA at Yale. He founded Prep Expert, which he says has helped over 100,000 students improve test scores, get into top universities, and win large scholarships.
Shaan Patel pricing
Programs and services
- Live online SAT courses
- Live online ACT courses
- College admissions consulting
- Merit scholarship consulting
- One-on-one online private tutoring
- Free consultation
Shaan Patel reviews
The CoachVouch take
He is a board-certified dermatologist with a Yale MBA who built a national test prep company after earning a perfect SAT score.
Best for families who want higher SAT or ACT scores and help winning college scholarships.
Shaan's rate sits within the range most admissions consultants charge ($70 to $220 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Shaan Patel charge?
Shaan Patel's rate is $69 to $99 per session.
What does Shaan Patel help with?
Shaan Patel helps with raising SAT scores, raising ACT scores, getting into a top-3 college choice and winning merit scholarships.
Does Shaan Patel coach online?
Shaan is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Is Shaan Patel certified?
Shaan Patel lists: MD; MBA from Yale; Board-certified dermatologist.
Does Prep Expert offer tutoring beyond the SAT and ACT?
Yes. Prep Expert offers one-on-one online private tutoring in more than 100 subjects.
Does Prep Expert help with scholarships?
Yes. It offers merit scholarship consulting alongside its college admissions consulting.
How do I contact Shaan Patel?
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