In this episode, Randee, founder and CEO of Jettprep, reflects on her nearly three decades of experience tutoring SAT and ACT students. She shares candid thoughts on the shift to digital testing, expressing concern that the lack of paper-and-pencil options reduces attention to detail and introduces new challenges for students. Randee emphasizes that while technology is unavoidable, true mastery still comes from deep focus, tactile learning, and disciplined practice.

She contrasts how parents trusted tutors in the early 2000s versus today, where students often drive decisions and expectations can be misaligned with academic realities. At Jettprep, Randee’s team provides subject-specific tutoring, personalized homework, and weekly progress reports, all designed to set realistic benchmarks and build students’ confidence without creating emotional setbacks from premature testing.

Randee also discusses her approach to diagnostics, curriculum design, and the balance between practice questions, mock tests, and homework load. She underscores that success depends as much on student commitment as it does on tutor expertise. For parents, she advises seeking tutors with proven results, strong referrals, and the right fit for their child’s learning style—because comfort and trust are essential for transformation.