MasteryPrep for TRIO and GEAR UP

The Leading Academic Support Provider for College Readiness and Educational Opportunity

MasteryPrep is the Preferred National SAT Provider and Preferred National ACT Provider for the Council for Opportunity in Education, the national association representing TRIO programs.

Through partnerships with both COE and the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships—the national association for GEAR UP—MasteryPrep supports federally funded college access initiatives with scalable academic solutions that improve student outcomes on the ACT, SAT, and other high-stakes tests.

Why Federal Grant Programs Partner with MasteryPrep

Serving Programs Since 2013

A trusted partner to GEAR UP, TRIO, and federally funded college access programs nationwide.

Measurable Academic Gains

Data-driven solutions designed to improve readiness and move the needle on the ACT, SAT, and state-specific tests.

Flexible Program Support

Supports year-round instruction, one-day events, and summer bridge academic programs.

Clear, Actionable Reporting

Detailed reporting helps support Annual Performance Reporting (APR) and demonstrate program impact.

Grant-Aligned and Outcomes-Focused

Designed to support program goals and align with test-specific performance measures.

Solutions for GEAR UP and TRIO Programs

MasteryPrep supports federally funded college access programs with flexible academic solutions designed to improve college readiness outcomes and support program goals.

Boot Camps

High-impact workshops that teach essential test-taking strategies, pacing, and content review to help students prepare for the ACT, SAT, TSIA2, and select EOC tests.

The College Playbook

Workbooks and workshops that demystify college admissions and helps students build a clear plan—and the confidence—to get there.

Summer Bridge Academic Support

Summer enrichment programs help students strengthen their academic skills and prepare for upcoming assessments.

College Readiness Curriculum + Bell Ringers

Mastery-based curriculum and five-minute Bell Ringers integrate college readiness into daily instruction throughout the school year.

Practice Testing + Online Course

Full-length practice tests identify skill gaps while adaptive microvideo lessons and reporting help educators guide targeted instruction.

Teacher Professional Development

Interactive training equips teachers with practical strategies to integrate test preparation into everyday classroom instruction.

Program Spotlight

Clay County Schools’ ACT Gains with MasteryPrep

Located in rural North Carolina, Clay County Schools partnered with MasteryPrep through its GEAR UP program to expand access to high-quality ACT preparation for students at Hayesville High School and Hayesville Early College. Over seven years, the district has integrated MasteryPrep Boot Camps, Practice Testing, and Professional Development into a consistent college readiness strategy.

In 2024, the district’s ACT composite average increased from 17.6 to 18.5, while the average ACT Science score rose from 17.9 to 19.3.

Testimonials

“MasteryPrep was incredibly flexible. This schedule keeps our students engaged. We’ve done it this way for three years now, and it works.”

Mary Cothren
Former GEAR UP Coordinator, Clay County Schools (NC)

“There is an understood gap in students’ needs, and your resources must have the capacity to reach every child. MasteryPrep does that and works beautifully in partnership with its schools and districts.”

Traci Aucoin
GEAR UP Director, Lafayette Parish Public Schools (LA)

Positive student feedback from TRIO programs at Valdosta State University, Florida A&M University, and the University of North Texas shows:

4.6–5.0 average ratings for instructor knowledge and engagement

Students report greater confidence and practical SAT/ACT strategies

100% of surveyed students said they would recommend the Boot Camp

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See what MasteryPrep can do for you. Learn more about our readiness solutions for GEAR UP and TRIO programs.