I enrolled in Prep Expert's SAT course with Shaan Patel hoping to improve my 1320, but I never expected to jump 160 points to a 1480. What made the difference wasn't just the exceptionally well-structured lesson plans or Shaan's ability to make even the driest grammar rules memorable - it was the entire experience. The strategy that transformed my test-taking was surprisingly simple: keeping my pencil constantly moving on scratch paper, even during reading sections, which kept me actively engaged when I'd normally zone out during those lengthy passages. Beyond the academics, our class developed a real sense of community; our break conversations ranged from college aspirations to just laughing about shared struggles with practice problems, and that supportive atmosphere made the intense prep schedule not just bearable but genuinely enjoyable. Even when we hit technical difficulties with online materials, Shaan and his team didn't just fix the immediate problem - they upgraded their entire server infrastructure to ensure we had seamless access, showing a level of dedication to student success that went far beyond what I expected. Shaan brings an energy and teaching style that somehow makes standardized test prep engaging, breaking down the SAT's patterns in ways that stick with you long after class ends. The 160-point improvement speaks to the effectiveness of his methods, but what I'll remember most is how this course made a typically stressful process feel like a collaborative journey toward a common goal.