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Personalized strategy
No generic lesson plans. Every student receives a roadmap based on their goals, timeline, strengths, and weak spots.
Why Ascend Prep
Not just tutoring. A system.
Most tutoring ends when the session is over. Ascend Prep combines one-on-one coaching, structured assignments, progress tracking, and the Ascend SAT platform so students keep improving between sessions.
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Modern practice
Students use Ascend for homework, practice questions, progress tracking, and full-length SAT preparation.
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Recent elite admissions perspective
Guidance from someone who recently navigated a competitive admissions cycle and was admitted to MIT, Princeton, and Yale.
Services
Launch offers for founding families.
Simple, premium, and focused. Start with what your student needs most, then build a plan around test prep, essays, extracurriculars, and admissions strategy.
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SAT Performance Coaching
One-on-one SAT prep designed to improve score, confidence, timing, and consistency.
$99/ hour founding rate
- Weekly 1-on-1 sessions
- Custom study plan and practice schedule
- Homework through Ascend App
- Practice test analysis and weak-spot review
- Score strategy for Math and Reading & Writing
Founding rate available for the first group of students.
Admissions
College Admissions Strategy
Application planning for ambitious students targeting selective colleges.
$120/ hour
- College list planning
- Activities and extracurricular strategy
- Timeline planning and application organization
- Interview preparation
Essays
Essay Coaching
Guidance for Common App essays and supplements that helps students sound focused, authentic, and memorable.
$120/ hour
- Brainstorming and topic selection
- Structure, revisions, and polish
- Supplemental essay strategy
Powered by Ascend
Every student gets more than a Zoom call.
The Ascend App is free during the beta period and included for SAT coaching students. It turns tutoring into a complete learning system with practice, homework, analytics, and accountability.
1,400+ questionsGrowing SAT question bank
10 practice testsFull-length SAT-style exams
Progress trackingXP, streaks, goals, weak spots
Included accessFor tutoring students
The Ascend Method
A clear path from goals to growth.
Parents should never wonder what is happening between sessions. Ascend Prep gives every student a structured roadmap and a visible system for improvement.
Free roadmap consultation
We identify the student's goals, timeline, current challenges, and best next move.
Personalized plan
The student gets a clear strategy for SAT prep, applications, essays, or all three.
Weekly coaching
Sessions focus on the highest-leverage skills, not random practice.
Track and refine
Progress is reviewed continuously so the strategy adapts as the student improves.
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Meet the Founder
Built by a student who recently did it.
Hi, I'm Hasin Shaykat, founder of Ascend Prep. I scored a 1560 SAT, was admitted to MIT, Princeton, and Yale, and have mentored 100+ students through tutoring, academic support, and application guidance.
1560 SAT800 Math760 Reading & WritingMIT · Princeton · YaleFounder of Ascend
Having recently navigated one of the most competitive admissions cycles, I understand what today's students are up against: testing pressure, packed schedules, extracurricular choices, essays, and the uncertainty of selective admissions.
Ascend Prep exists to give students a mentor, a strategy, and a system that helps them present their strongest application and build confidence along the way.
The goal is not to promise a specific college outcome. The goal is to help every student build the strongest version of their academic story.
Founding Families
Accepting the first cohort now.
Ascend Prep is currently accepting a limited number of founding families. Early students receive personalized coaching while helping shape the Ascend App through feedback.
Limited spots
Designed for students who want serious growth before the next SAT or application cycle.
FAQ
Questions parents usually ask.
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Who is Ascend Prep best for?
Ambitious high school students, especially rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors preparing for the SAT, college applications, essays, interviews, or selective admissions strategy.
Are results guaranteed?
No specific SAT score or admissions outcome can be guaranteed. Ascend Prep provides personalized coaching, structure, feedback, and accountability to help students improve and present their strongest work.
How are sessions held?
Sessions can be held online by Zoom or Google Meet. Students receive assignments and practice work between sessions through the Ascend platform.
Is the Ascend App included?
Yes. SAT coaching students receive complimentary access. During the beta period, the app can also be free for broader user feedback.
What happens in the free roadmap call?
We'll discuss the student's goals, current score or application stage, timeline, and recommended next steps. The goal is to leave with a clear plan, not a generic sales pitch.
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Get a free personalized SAT & admissions roadmap.
Book a short consultation to discuss your student's goals and receive a clear plan for SAT prep, college strategy, or essay support.
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