Info You Can Use: Conversation explores his mission to help students unlock scholarship opportunities and academic success.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Shaan Patel. Founder and CEO of Prep Expert, a leading online test prep company. The conversation explores Patel’s journey from struggling test-taker to perfect SAT scorer, bestselling author, and successful entrepreneur. He shares how his personal experience inspired a mission to help students unlock scholarship opportunities and academic success.👨🏽‍🏫 About Dr. Shaan Patel•    Founder & CEO of Prep Expert•    Scored a perfect SAT after self-study•    Secured over $500,000 in scholarships•    Partnered with Mark Cuban after appearing on Shark Tank•    Author of a bestselling SAT prep book published by McGraw-Hill💡 Key Themes & Takeaways📚 From Side Hustle to Scalable Business•    Started Prep Expert in college dorm room•    First course led to 376-point average score improvement•    Grew from local classes to a national online platform•    Now serves over 100,000 students with $100M+ in scholarships earned💻 Online Learning & Accessibility•    Offers live, online SAT/ACT prep, tutoring, and admissions consulting•    Courses taught by 99th percentile instructors•    Emphasizes interactive, classroom-like experience with office hours and support•    Adapted quickly to online learning post-COVID🎯 Mission-Driven Education•    Brand motto: “Change your score, change your life”•    Teaches life skills like time management and goal setting•    Aims to eliminate student debt through scholarship access•    Long-term goal: Help students earn $1 billion in scholarships📈 Entrepreneurial Lessons•    Faced early rejection from publishers before landing a book deal•    Used storytelling to stand out on Shark Tank•    Built brand through word-of-mouth and authenticity•    Now generates 2M+ annual website visits🌟 Vision for the Future•    Expand impact through scholarships and mentorship•    Continue empowering students to achieve academic and financial freedom•    Promote meritocracy and the American dream through education. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST #AMISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.