Jade O.
The experience went well
The experience went well, they are very helpful in keeping track and editing along with giving us ideas to write.

PrepScholar is a leading online test prep and college admissions company that combines 99th percentile tutors, admissions experts, and adaptive learning technology to help students achieve higher SAT/ACT scores and build competitive college applications that get them admitted into their dream college.Students can prepare for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and AP exams through flexible programs that include 1-on-1 tutoring, live instructor-led classes, and adaptive self-paced programs that tailor to each student’s strengths and weaknesses. These personalized programs help students focus on the areas that matter most so they can make the most progress in the least amount of time.Beyond test preparation, PrepScholar also offers concierge college admissions counseling. Students can choose between comprehensive or targeted programs and are carefully matched with an admissions expert based on their goals, profile, and application needs.By combining expert guidance with personalized learning and flexible online programs, PrepScholar supports students at every stage of the college admissions journey.
PrepScholar (prepscholar.com) has 307 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.
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Jade O.
The experience went well, they are very helpful in keeping track and editing along with giving us ideas to write.
Anne L.
Sarah was an amazing counselor. It was my first experience working with any sort of counseling service and I was really scared I would be uncomfortable. Sarah never made me feel like that, and I felt comfortable and at ease talking to her. She made the process feel less stressful, and I am truly grateful for our time together. She was so genuine and willing to help and so kind and understanding. I really appreciated her.
Kim A.
As an international student, I knew nothing about the American education system. Chantine really helped me write and structure my essays and understand the admission process. I was worried I wouldn't finish everything on time because I started my application late, but I ended up finishing a month early thanks to Chantine. The work was well organized and the tips very useful. Her encouragement and kindness made me want to not disappoint her. I couldn't have done it without her.
Julie
Prep Scholar is an incredible resource for college prep and for the SAT! I love how it is so individualized and tailored to the students' personal needs.
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The help was extremely helpful!. My advisor, Chantine Akiyama, facilitated massively the admission process as someone who knew very little. She helped rigourously edit essays to tailor them for each school, providing plenty of ressources such as scholarship info, essay examples, inspiration etc... Overall, everything was extremely organised and well structured and couldn't have gone smoother. 100% recommend.
Classic C.
Chantine Akiyama was my counselor for all 4 years of my high school, and I enjoyed every session with her. Not only was she informative on what I needed to succeed in college admissions and high school work, she was also my friend. She gave me valuable insight on what activities to do in school while also being genuinely interested in my personality and interests. I was aiming for art school with lots of passion but not enough work to show, but Chantine helped me gain the necesary activities and knowledge and resources to put together a portfolio that landed me in SAIC, the most influential art school in the world. I am forever grateful for her support and help during such a pivotal moment in my life. Thank you Chantine
Vijayata S.
I had a very bad experience with PrepScholar and I would advise people not to waste money with PrepScholar. My son had SAT score of 1520 before joining PrepScholar and his score went down after taking SAT course from PrepScholar. His weighted GPA was 95% and I paid $11000 to PrepScholar but he didn’t get in any of his targets or dream schools. They don’t know what they are doing. I have a PHD in organic chemistry myself and I believe that I would have done a much better job. They screwed up my son’s college experience forever. He worked with Chantine Akiyama and Daniel Plymire. Both were equally bad and didn’t give even a single meaningful advise to help my son. My money is wasted and they are not willing to give any money back. Please don’t enroll and look for other college counseling services.
Response from PrepScholarApr 16, 2025
Vijata, we’re truly sorry to hear that your experience with PrepScholar didn’t go as hoped. We know how high the stakes are in the college admissions process, and we genuinely empathize with the disappointment you and your son must have felt. After carefully reviewing your student’s case, we’d like to respectfully share some context. From the beginning, our admissions team raised concerns about the college list, which you chose to self-curate and which was heavily focused on Ivy League and Top 15 schools. These programs, especially in engineering, turn away thousands of applicants each year with perfect GPAs and test scores. While your student had many strengths, his SAT score, grades, and extracurricular activities did not reach the level that typically distinguishes successful applicants at these colleges. Our counselors advised multiple times to rebalance the list and suggested also applying to programs where he’d have a higher chance of admission. Despite these recommendations, over 80% of the final list remained focused on reach schools. For context, a strategic college list should include 25–30% reach schools, 40–50% targets, and 25–30% safeties. We also recommended holding off on some early applications to allow more time for essay development, but several essays were ultimately submitted under tight timeframes. In addition, most target and safety school applications were handled independently, outside our support. Chantine and Daniel put in genuine care and effort, and truly wanted the best for your student. We’re proud that over 4 out of 5 PrepScholar students are admitted to one of their top-choice schools—including Ivy League and Top 15 programs—but we know how painful it is when things don’t go as hoped.
Erick
The best thing about this class is the connection, without a doubt the teacher creates the way we learn, the connection to the work would not ever have been deep enough for me to understand without the teacher giving me a good way to experience it, by far this is the most fun I've had learning and the connection to the class has been fun