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Author: Matthew Larriva

Matthew Larriva
Matthew Larriva is an Ivy League graduate and an expert of test prep, test taking, and the pre-college process. In addition to publishing two books on test prep, Matthew is the founder of Powerful Prep, a leading concierge tutoring firm, dedicated to transparency, massive point gains, and customized curriculum. The program has been featured multiple times on CBS as the premier test prep program in the LA area. He has passed two of Degree Library’s 10 Hardest Exams in the World including the Mensa admissions exam, and the CFA exam–the test The Wall Street Journal called the world’s hardest test. He enjoys skydiving, and has played oboe at Carnegie Hall twice. Feel free to reach out with any questions about test prep or the pre college process. Matthew loves to see students succeed regardless of whom they prep with.

  • SAT Scores: Everything You Need to Know

    Just what is a good SAT score for colleges? Here’s everything you need to know about the SAT scores to aim for, the scores for top colleges, and answer frequently asked questions about the SAT score scale.

  • ACT Scores: Everything You Need to Know

    ACT Scores: Everything You Need to Know

    ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a max score of 36. Overall, ACT test scores are the average of test-takersā€™ sectional scores (also 1-36) in English, Math, Reading, and Science. So what is a good ACT score? The ACT score range for students admitted to different colleges varies, and the average ACT score is 20.8. However, various factors will affect what a ā€œgoodā€ ACT score is for you.

  • Whatā€™s a Good SAT Score for Scholarships?

    What’s a good SAT score for scholarships? In this article, learn more about which score to go for, and how to turn that number into scholarship dollars.