Step 1
Take the decider survey
Quick questions to clarify goals, timing, and learning style.
McPrep
Boost your SAT or ACT score in just 3 sessions
Affordable, group Zoom sessions with modern tools, competition and digestible instruction to streamline test improvement.
Math
Proficiency
2,840
XP
+180
Reading
Proficiency
2,120
XP
+150
Science reasoning
Proficiency
1,905
XP
+120
Meet Your Instructor
Ryan McCormick — founder of McPrep and your guide through gamified, strategy-first prep.
Hi, I'm Ryan McCormick, a 27-year-old high school math teacher based in Encinitas and the founder of McPrep.
My mission is simple: bring games, competition, and fun into education to capture the modern mind.
Today's students grow up in a world of overstimulation and constant feedback. Attention spans are shorter, and traditional instruction isn't engaging enough.
My goal is to bring youthful energy and entertainment to learning, and boost student motivation and focus. By teaching SAT/ACT prep in bite-sized strategies, utilizing teams and gamified challenges, and rewarding effort with points, I can turn the modern distracted mind into a learning powerhouse!
UC Berkeley Business & Engineering Graduate
Academic foundation you can trust
99th Percentile SAT & ACT
Proven test mastery
10+ Years Tutoring Experience
Consistent, repeatable results
Local High School Math Teacher
Encinitas-based · classroom current
RM
Programs
Most students improve 150+ points through bite-sized strategy training, gamified challenges, and personalized coaching. Boot camps run live on Zoom in small groups.
How enrollment works
Three steps from “which test?” to your seat in the next boot camp.
Step 2
Get your recommendation
Which test to take, ideal timeline, and a prep strategy tailored to you.
Step 3
Enroll in boot camp
Reserve a seat in the cohort that matches your test date.
Results & Testimonials
What colleagues and students say about Ryan's teaching.
"Ryan brings a vitalizing good vibe to teaching that is truly contagious; the students feed off his energy and are encouraged to take risks and engage with difficult mathematical concepts."
Erin Turner
Sage Creek High School Math Department Head
"Ryan is so dynamic and students are having so much fun they don't even realize the learning that is happening."
Jason Reid
Principal
"I normally can't focus on one thing for more than 10 seconds, but the way Ryan teaches with games and competitions keeps me so engaged!"
Talia Greenstein
Student
FAQ
Answers for parents and students.
How much can my score improve?
Most students improve 120–200 points, depending on their starting score and level of preparation.
Should I take the SAT or ACT?
Most students should focus on one test rather than preparing for both. Although the SAT and ACT are accepted equally by colleges, the exams emphasize different skills. The SAT generally favors deeper reasoning and problem solving, while the ACT rewards faster pacing and quick recognition of patterns.
Because of these differences, students typically perform better on the exam that aligns with their learning and test-taking style. The best way to determine this is to take the SAT/ACT Decider Survey, which recommends the test that fits each student best.
Is the SAT still important for college admissions?
Even though many colleges are test optional, strong SAT or ACT scores still significantly strengthen applications and scholarship opportunities.
Who is this program best for?
Motivated students who want to maximize their score and improve their college admissions opportunities.
What grade should students start preparing?
Most students begin serious preparation in 10th or 11th grade.
Contact
Serving Carlsbad, Encinitas, and North County San Diego — plus students anywhere for live Zoom boot camps.