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The best test prep
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

If you're looking for Higher Standards Academy, you're in the right place!
I changed my business name to Freedom Test Prep.  Different name, same great service.

Effective, low-stress SAT and ACT prep

Jerilyn Kass, Master Teacher

For 20 years, ​my mission has been to offer students an uplifting way to master the SAT and ACT. I have fine-tuned my curriculum for maximum effect and minimal stress. 
The proof is in the results.
Up to 500 point increases on the SAT 
Up to 10 point increases on the ACT

Some great colleges my students have attended

UCLA
UC Berkeley
Stanford
Cal Poly
Harvey Mudd
Pomona
UC San Diego
UC Santa Barbara

Princeton
MIT
U Penn
Brown
Cornell
Columbia
​Boston College
​Johns Hopkins

​Notre Dame
​U of Chicago
Tulane
​Bennington
George Washington
Purdue
Duke​

"I originally doubted I could do much better on the SAT, and thought that with a lot of help I might manage a 2000 at the most. Jerilyn made the studying easy, and I got a score that's higher than I ever thought I'd be able to achieve. This rocks, and it works. Seriously, do it."

~ Sam Humy , Pacific Collegiate School, 250 point increase on SAT

Test prep four ways. Which is best for you?

SAT Video Course 
(ACT video course not available at this time)

My online video course is perfect for you because...

• ​​​you enjoy learning via video
• you thrive learning at your own pace
• you are self-reliant

Over 14 hours of video training
Includes email contact with trainer
​$799

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SAT Online Video Course/Skype Combo

The online video course and Skype combination is perfect for you because...

• ​you enjoy learning online
• you thrive mostly going solo
• you want to bolster your online training with expert advice tailored to your specific questions

Over 14 hours of video training
PLUS 2 hours supplemental Skype training
​$1100

Benefits of Skype supplemental training
Get your questions answered by the creator of the course
Review practice test questions you still don't understand
Get in-depth support for test anxiety and other issues blocking your success

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SAT or ACT Skype Training

Skype Training is perfect for you because...

• you learn best by speaking directly to an expert
• you want the convenience of learning from your home - or anywhere!
• ​you thrive with accountability to someone else

14 hours of training
​$2100
Number of hours and costs vary according to starting scores

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Personal SAT or ACT Training with Master Teacher, Jerilyn Kass

Personal training is perfect for you because...

• ​you thrive sitting face-to-face with an expert trainer
• ​you flourish with accountability to another person
  
• you are a Santa Cruz local​ 

14 hours of in-person training 
​$2800
​Number of hours and costs vary according to starting scores

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Whichever option you choose, you can be sure you're getting the most comprehensive, effective, low-stress test prep available.

A comprehensive, holistic curriculum
Peak performance on the SAT or ACT requires attention to many details

• Focus on time management
• Emphasis on reducing test anxiety
• Mental training for peak performance
• Strategic methods for answering every type of question
• Logistical details (when to start, how often to study, how often to take the test, how long to wait in between tests, whether you should take the PSAT and Subject Tests, and so much more)
• Academic lessons to round out or refresh your knowledge

Contact me now to get started

"When my mom told me she signed me up for SAT prep, I can’t say I was excited; however, Jerilyn made the process completely painless. Working with her was exciting and, most of all, helpful. If you need help with preparing for the SAT, Jerilyn is your gal!"
~ Abby Pardue, Aptos High, 240 pt increase