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Arash Fayz

Arash has been a professional in the educational field for over 10 years. He started his teaching career as an SAT instructor in 2003, while receiving a graduate degree in applied mathematics and computer science from the University of California, Los Angeles. He now uses his expertise to manage the day-to-day operations of LA Tutors and also regularly contributes to the LA Tutors blog.

Mar 11

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Interview with an Admissions Consultant, Lisa: Everything You Need to Know to Get Ahead

By Arash Fayz Elementary School, High School, HSPT, Interviews with Educators, ISEE, Middle School, Test Prep

Navigating the private school admissions process can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach and preparation, families can find the best fit for their child. This interview with Lisa Marfisi, a seasoned expert in Los Angeles private school admissions, provides valuable insights into navigating the application process. 1. When should families start the private school…

Mar 09

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ACT Updates for 2020-2021 Students

By Arash Fayz ACT, Practice Tests, Test Prep

NOTE: This post was written prior to ACT's release of updated superscoring information. Read our new blog ACT Superscoring Is Here: What you need to know for more information. In 2020, ACT released information about upcoming features that were planned to roll out in 2021 (including online testing, superscoring, and individual section retesting). Now that…

Mar 03

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Preparing for the 2021 AP Exams

By Arash Fayz College Admissions, High School, Practice Tests, Test Prep

If you're currently enrolled in an AP class, you may have heard that last year's 2020 testing for AP exams looked a lot different than previous years (with shorter, modified at-home versions of the tests). This year, 2021, the testing format has changed again in an effort to better adapt to student needs. So if…

Jun 24

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ACT & SAT 2020-2021 Test Dates

By Arash Fayz ACT, College Admissions, High School, SAT, Test Prep

It's that time of year again! College Board and ACT have officially released their 2020-2021 test dates and we've compiled both below for your reference. And while you're here, stop over to our Tutoring Resources page for infographics, comparison charts, and more data on both tests. Also don't forget to download our Official SAT/ACT 2020-2021…

May 18

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Announcing TWO New Test Prep Scholarships for LA County Students

By Arash Fayz ACT, College Admissions, Elementary School, Financial Aid, High School, Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, Test Prep

Great news for Los Angeles County K-12 students preparing for standardized tests this year! We at LA Tutors are offering two new scholarships to help our community as they prepare for upcoming standardized tests. First is our Independent School Test Prep scholarship which will award three students with free ISEE tutoring, and second is our…