LIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Shaan Patel

Interview with Dr. Shaan Patel Introduction Host: Dr. Allen LyckaGuest: Dr. Shaan Patel, Founder and CEO of Prep ExpertOverview: Dr. Patel discusses his journey from an average SAT scorer to a perfect scorer, founding Prep Expert, and helping over 100,000 students improve their standardized test scores and secure significant scholarships. Early Life and Motivation Testing Struggles: Dr. Patel shares his initial challenges with standardized tests, including test anxiety and lack of knowledge about SATs and ACTs.Turning Point: After extensive self-study, Dr. Patel achieved a perfect SAT score, which opened doors to top universities and substantial scholarships. Founding Prep Expert Inception: Dr. Patel founded Prep Expert to help other students improve their test scores. His first six-week SAT course resulted in significant score improvements for his students.Growth: Over the past 13 years, Prep Expert has helped over 100,000 students and facilitated over $100 million in scholarships. Effective Test Preparation Strategies Practice Questions: The importance of using high-quality practice questions from credible sources like the College Board and ACT Inc.High-Quality Strategies: Dr. Patel emphasizes learning strategies from top scorers and applying them to practice questions. Standardized Tests and College Admissions Relevance: Standardized tests help differentiate students in a landscape where many have high grades and extracurricular achievements.Test-Optional Schools: Even for test-optional schools, good standardized test scores can significantly impact scholarship opportunities. Importance of Preparation Financial Benefits: Investing time and resources in test preparation can yield substantial financial rewards through scholarships.Skill Development: Preparing for standardized tests helps develop critical skills like time management, delayed gratification, and critical thinking. Shark Tank Experience Pitching on Shark Tank: Dr. Patel pitched Prep Expert on Shark Tank in 2016 and secured an investment deal with Mark Cuban, significantly boosting the company's growth.Preparation: The rigorous preparation for Shark Tank was likened to studying for a standardized test, emphasizing the importance of preparation. Overcoming Objections to Test Prep Courses Cost Concerns: While test prep courses can be expensive, there are many free and low-cost resources available. Motivation and self-study can also lead to significant improvements.Return on Investment: The potential financial returns from scholarships far outweigh the costs of test prep courses. Broader Impact of Test Preparation Life Skills: The skills developed through test preparation, such as time management and resilience, are valuable for future academic and career success.Business and Entrepreneurship: Dr. Patel shares how the skills and mindset from test preparation helped him in his entrepreneurial journey. Conclusion and Resources Prep Expert Resources: For more information on Prep Expert's courses and books, visit Prep Expert.Additional Reading: Dr. Patel's book, "Self Made Success: 48 Secret Strategies to Live Happier, Healthier and Wealthier," is available on Amazon. BIO: Dr. Shaan Patel, MD, MBA is founder and CEO of Prep Expert. As seen on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” Prep Expert is a leading education company that has helped more than 100,000 students improve their SAT and ACT scores, get into top colleges, and win over $100 million in scholarships. Dr. Patel raised his own SAT score from average to perfect, has 20+ years experience with SAT prep, and has authored 15+ test prep books. A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Patel was named one of Inc. Magazine’s “30 Under 30.”  Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prep-expert https://twitter.com/Prep_Expert https://www.tiktok.com/@prep_expert https://www.instagram.com/prep_expert/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/prepexpert/ https://www.youtube.com/@PrepExpert