Drew Valins Drew Valins

Our Spring High School Acceptances in 2025

Satellite Prep provides the Test Preparation for Teak Fellows throughout the year. We are very proud of our Class of 2029! What we do is only one part of what TEAK offers these students. We could not be more honored to be a part of this organization.

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Drew Valins Drew Valins

It’s Spring and You’re a SOPHOMORE

You might not be thinking about the SAT or ACT just yet—but trust us, now is the time to start planning. At Satellite Prep, we’ve been guiding students through this process for years, and we know exactly what works (and what doesn’t).

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Drew Valins Drew Valins

SSAT? ISEE? HSPT? Which one should I take??

If you are considering applying to any private school in the U.S., you will most likely need to take a standardized test. The two major tests are the SSAT and ISEE. However, if you are applying to a Catholic School, you will likely be looking at the HSPT.

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Drew Valins Drew Valins

MOCK TEST MOTIVATION

Whatever standardized test you are preparing for, taking a mock test is essential to your best game plan. But if you are a Junior in High School, it's really crunch time and here are some motivating thoughts to get yourself to a mock test ASAP!

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ANDREW VALINS ANDREW VALINS

WHEN TO START PREPARING FOR THE SAT AND ACT (AND HOW!)

There are many questions and alot of confusion about formulating a test prep plan. That’s because each student is a different kind of learner, has different testing or college goals, and has a different weekly schedule. However, we have boiled it down to a few key points of reference when thinking about your test prep plan.

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Drew Valins Drew Valins

VIDEO FOR PARENTS WHO WANT TO BEST SUPPORT THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN IN MATH

Do you ever feel confused or overwhelmed by the math work your young child struggles with? Does it seem over complicated? Meet Barbara Rappaport, K-8 Math Specialist for over 30 years. In this informative and practical video, she'll teach you how to help your child develop the math flexibility that is so vital to strong math development in later years. You'll also learn the #1 MOST IMPORTANT thing you can do as a parent to best support your child.

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Drew Valins Drew Valins

Interview with Susan Micari, Educational Therapist, Part ONE

In this informative and relevant interview, Drew Valins, founder of Satellite Prep talks with Susan Micari, Educational Therapist in New York City. Susan shares with us her expertise in working with LD students with issues such as Dyslexia, ADHD, Executive Function and Non-Verbal issues.

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