MasteryPrep partners with over 2,500 schools and districts to provide meaningful, measurable academic support that raises standardized test scores—without teaching to the test. Each year, more than 500,000 low-income and first-generation students prepare for high-stakes exams like the ACT®, SAT®, and state assessments at no cost to them or their families. Our comprehensive, end-to-end programs align with state standards and help improve district accountability outcomes by equipping educators with the tools to analyze student readiness data, access full-length practice tests and instructional resources, and deliver targeted strategies that build confidence and improve performance on test day.
MasteryPrep is an official strategic partner of ACT Education Corp. and serves as the Council for Opportunity in Education’s preferred provider of ACT® and SAT® preparation resources.
MasteryPrep Founder and CEO Craig Gehring earned perfect scores on both the ACT and SAT while in high school. When he began tutoring, he quickly saw that the students who needed the most support were often the least likely to receive it—and that traditional test prep didn’t meet their needs. These students required a different approach to close skill gaps and raise scores. That insight led to the creation of MasteryPrep: a mastery-based system designed to help students who struggle with tests improve their performance and build lasting academic confidence.
MasteryPrep partners with school districts to provide its programs at no cost to families, offering software, curriculum, and workshops that actively engage students and address learning loss. What began as pilot programs in just two high-poverty schools grew to over 100 school adoptions in the first year alone. More than a decade later, MasteryPrep now supports over 500,000 low-income and first-generation students annually through partnerships with more than 2,500 schools and districts.
Customers Are Forever
MasteryPrep’s first core value is “Customers Are Forever.” Our team puts students and educators first—and it shows. Many of the school districts we partnered with in 2012 and 2013 are still with us today, more than a decade later. By committing to excellence in every program we offer, MasteryPrep helps districts build sustainable, long-term gains in student achievement year after year.
How MasteryPrep Is Different
Cost Savings
Data-Driven
Engaging
Flexible and Scalable
Standards-Aligned
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Preferred ACT Prep Provider of the Council for Opportunity in Education
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As educators, we need to ensure that all students, regardless of their background or financial situation, have access to quality test preparation materials. It’s not just about teaching to the test; it’s about providing our students with the tools they need to succeed, whether they’re aiming for college or entering the workforce directly. We’ve seen firsthand the impact of equitable access to resources like MasteryPrep, especially in high-poverty schools like ours. Every student deserves a fair shot at reaching their full potential, and it’s our responsibility to provide them with the support they need to get there.
Dr. Adam Clemons
Principal, Piedmont High School, Piedmont, AL
Louisiana Economic Development's Office of Entertainment Industry Development
The MasteryPrep Platform was developed with support from Louisiana Economic Development's Office of Entertainment Industry Development.
MasteryPrep represents a new way to prepare students for standardized assessments—one that meets the needs of students with the biggest academic challenges and improves outcomes.
Tackling test anxiety is essential for helping students succeed. It’s not enough to simply teach content; we also need to prepare students mentally and emotionally for the test-taking experience.
Every student deserves a fair shot at success on high-stakes standardized tests. Yet, traditional test prep often leaves low-income students without the resources they need to reach their full potential.