PEAK SAT Performance System · 25 Years Proven

Your SAT Score Is About To Change:
Dramatically.

3,000+ students. 40,000+ sessions. The longest-running documented study in test prep history.

Start Your TransformationSee the Results
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Avg Score Increase

530%

Above National Avg

25yr

Documented Study

Glass bridge over Grand Canyon — bridging the gap to excellence
Live Study
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Students Transformed
Individual students coached since 2001
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Avg Score Increase
530% above the national average
$0M+
In Scholarships
Earned by SATPG families since 2001
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Earned Scholarships
Of SATPG students earned substantial aid
Our Signature Approach

Let's Bridge
the Gap Together.

Most students face a Grand Canyon–sized chasm between where they are and the 1300s, 1400s, and 1500s top colleges expect. Our PEAK SAT Performance System builds the bridge.

The SAT/ACT Chasm — Bridging the gap to 1300s, 1400s, 1500s
The Chasm

What Students Face

  • Fear, stress, test anxiety, chronic overthinking to burnout
  • Compromised focus, alertness, calm, and energy
  • A barrage of unfamiliar, random, and deceptive material
  • Insufficient reading strategies from 10 years of conditioning
  • Unpolished critical thinking and grammar blindness
  • Math concepts and formulas never taught in school
  • The grueling 3-hour mental marathon
The Bridge

PEAK SAT Performance

  • Fast-acting fear, stress, and test anxiety busting strategies
  • Powerful life skills for focus, alertness, calm, confidence, and energy
  • Clear, incisive, and engaging explanations
  • 1,400% quantum leap reading strategy upgrade
  • 500% boost in brain function and cognitive abilities
  • Super simplified grammar — down to only 5 simple patterns
  • Super simplified math — down to only 14 concepts test writers ask about
  • Incredible endurance building for the 3-hour brain marathon
  • Hundreds of easily memorizable vocabulary cartoons

Ready to cross the chasm with the only system proven over 25 years?

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The Gap Is Real

Most Prep Courses
Barely Move
the Needle.

The national average SAT increase from PSAT is just +49 points. Our students average +308.8 points— that's not a marginal improvement. That's a transformation.

8,000%
Better 1500+ rate
30pt
IQ leap on average
775%
Top 25% above avg
National
SATPG Students
Average Score Increase
National
49
SATPG
308.8
Top 25% Increase
National
49
SATPG
428.8
Top 50% Increase
National
49
SATPG
380.3
Students Scoring 1500+
National
0.1%
SATPG
8%

Data from the 25-year ongoing SAT/ACT Experiment
One of the longest documented studies in history

What We Offer

More Than Test Prep:
A Complete Transformation.

From SAT mastery to life skills that last forever — we build students who excel everywhere.

The Flagship Program

Individual SAT & ACT Coaching

25 years of documented results from one of the longest-running studies in test prep history. Our PEAK SAT Performance System delivers an average +308.8 point increase.

  • 1-on-1 live coaching with Coach Steve
  • Proprietary PEAK Performance methodology
  • Personalized study plans
  • Real-time progress tracking
Master Every Subject

Academic Subject Coaching

Expert coaching in core academic subjects to build the deep knowledge foundation that standardized tests actually measure.

  • Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry
  • Pre-Calculus & College Algebra
  • Reading Strategy & Comprehension
  • English Grammar & Writing
New — 2× Weekly

Coaches Corner Podcast

Steve's SAT/ACT Coaches Corner Podcast — fresh strategies, insights, and motivation twice every week, straight from 25 years of coaching experience.

  • 2 new episodes every week
  • Test-day strategies & mindset
  • Real student success stories
  • Parent Q&A sessions
Beyond the Classroom

P.E.A.K. Life Skills

Performance, Energy, Attitude, Knowledge — life skills that pay dividends for decades. Stress management, goal setting, resumes, interviewing, and more.

  • Jobbing: resumes, interviewing, follow-up
  • Dynamic stress management
  • Goal setting & time management
  • Corporate sales & customer service
Where Our Students Go

Ivy League & Top University Acceptances

Harvard
Stanford
MIT
Yale
Princeton
UPenn
Cornell
Brown
Dartmouth
Johns Hopkins
Columbia
Duke
Harvard
Stanford
MIT
Yale
Princeton
UPenn
Cornell
Brown
Dartmouth
Johns Hopkins
Columbia
Duke

$100M+ in college scholarships earned by SATPG families since 2001

Our Framework

The P.E.A.K. Method

Our holistic coaching framework doesn't just raise scores — it builds the complete toolkit for success in school, career, and life.

P
P — Performance

Master proven techniques that dramatically elevate your test scores, academic results, and real-world achievement.

E
E — Energy

Optimize your physical and mental energy to sustain peak focus during study sessions and on test day.

A
A — Attitude

Develop the winner's mindset that separates top performers. Confidence isn't born — it's built.

K
K — Knowledge

Go beyond memorization. Build deep, transferable knowledge that serves you in college and career.

SATPG students boosted their average I.Q. by ~30 points, many to genius levels
Student Stories

Real Students. Real Results.

“I have never felt more relaxed and focused in my entire life! Incredibly, my 50-meter swimming performance quantum leaped by a full second just a few days later in an actual swim meet!”
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Harry R.
Top 100 Collegiate Swimmer
After one 30-minute session with Coach Steve
“I was tutored by Steve and was able to get into my dream school for undergrad because of it! The tutoring has helped me throughout my four years of college as well as prepare for my future goal of going to medical school. Overall, great experience with SATPG!”
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Talia
Dream-school grad, future med student
5-star Google review
“My experience with SAT Prep Group was fantastic. I've been working with Celia for six months, and my improvement has been very noticeable. As an international student, I really appreciated how they made me feel comfortable and understood. They are very organized and pay attention to even the smallest details.”
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Syria
International student
Coached by Celia · 5-star Google review
“Our son had great success on the SAT after working with Steve. His individualized instruction and knowledgeable insights into the test made the transition to the digital test a breeze! Tyler's willpower and perseverance enabled him to see through the SAT's inherent deceptions.”
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Tyler's Parents
Accepted to University of Florida
5-star Google review
+400
“Fantastic company with amazing results. Steve held my son accountable for the work he needed to put in. You can spend a million dollars with tutors, but if your child doesn't do the work, it's a waste. My son increased his score by 400 points after using SAT Prep Group!”
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SATPG Parent
Parent Testimonial
5-star Google review
“We are very happy with the results for our son's SAT improvement. Our goal was (initially) to get the full Bright Futures. Thanks to the coaching, my son surpassed that and now our goal is to get into top ranked schools! Steve gave him tips not only about studying, but how to physically prepare for the test — sleep, diet, vitamins, test morning strategy.”
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SATPG Parent
Surpassed Bright Futures goal
5-star Google review
+590
“I would totally recommend SATPG. With the help of Steve, my son improved 590 points on his SAT, and was able to get into great colleges.”
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SATPG Parent
Parent Testimonial
5-star Google review
1510
“I'm pleased to say that thanks to your help on the SAT, I was accepted to Stanford!”
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Zach F.
Accepted to Stanford University
SAT score: 1510
+210
“My son scored a 1510 on his SAT — a 210-point increase. He is a National Merit finalist and earned a $72,000 scholarship.”
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Brian S.
Parent · National Merit Finalist
$72,000 scholarship
+440
“Thanks so much for all your help with Talia!! She got into FSU, UF, and a guaranteed seat at Nova with almost a full scholarship! Thanks for believing in her!”
M
Marcy K.
Parent — Talia's Mom
Full Bright Futures scholarship
1530
“I chose the University of Miami! My 34 on the ACT qualified me to be a Foote Fellow member and helped me receive $27,000 in annual scholarships.”
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Alexis W.
University of Miami — Foote Fellow
ACT 34 (1530 SAT equivalent)
Reaching the summit — peak performance
The 25-Year Experiment
25yr

One of the longest-running documented studies in the history of standardized test preparation.

3K+
Students
40K+
Sessions
$100M+
Scholarships
Meet Your Coaches

Team Steve & Celia

Coaching SATPG students together since 2001

SK
Steve Kirshenbaum
Founder & CEO
CB
Celia Barranon
Co-Founder & President

Steve Kirshenbaum and Celia Barranon have spent over two decades developing and refining the proprietary PEAK SAT Performance System, backed by real data from 3,000+ students and 40,000+ live sessions. This isn't theory — it's a system proven through one of the longest-running documented experiments in test prep history.

25+ years of continuous, documented SAT/ACT research
One of the longest-running studies in test prep history
3,000+ individual students coached personally
40,000+ live coaching sessions delivered
Proprietary PEAK SAT Performance System backed by real data
Holistic approach: academics, life skills, and wellness
600%+ return on tuition investment after scholarships
Online and in-person sessions available worldwide
Limited spots available for 2026

Ready to Join
the Top 8%?

Schedule a free consultation to learn how our proven methods can transform your SAT score — and your future.

Schedule FREE Consultation(877) 672-8773

Or email us at support@satprepgroup.com

Did you know?

A 300-point SAT increase correlates with $25,000 – $50,000 additional annual income