Support for you, support for your students.
Find out how Applerouth works with Educational Consultants. Take advantage of the resources and knowledge of our Partnerships Team. They'd love to answer your questions.

How We Help Educational Consultants
We use our resources to empower you in every way we can. From personalized landing pages and mock tests to hosting presentations and more, Applerouth loves supporting you so you can help more students achieve their dreams. We share your passion for guiding them along their academic journey. Let's work together.
A Personalized Digital Experience
As an Applerouth partner, you'll get an online dashboard where you can track your students' prep progress and test results. We make personalized landing pages + practice tests. We'll take care of every detail from online registration to providing test materials to hosting a webinar exclusively for your clients on interpreting their results.
The Educator Webinar Series
Applerouth's webinars focus on the issues concerning educators like you. We help you offer the best advice and support to your students and their families. Attend in real time so you can ask questions of our panel of experts, or watch a recording in your own time.
Presentations and Materials for your Clients
We'd love to host an event for you and your colleagues at a regional affinity meeting, or speak to your clients about issues in standardized testing. Applerouth also offers a variety of materials for your office and families at no charge.
“I confidently recommend Applerouth tutors to my students and families because of their consistently strong and quantifiable results.”

Expert Articles
We have a team built on decades of experience, and they have a thing or two to say.

Your Dedicated Partnerships Team
You have your own Partnership Director who will serve as your primary point of contact. That's best-in-class service.

Free Events & Webinars
Free events and strategy sessions to help you guide your students along the educational journey.
Get your ‘Seed’ of quarterly knowledge.
Keep up with the latest in education with Applerouth’s quarterly newsletter! 'The Seed' is where the value we bring Educational Consultants goes even deeper. It's our educational newsletter, created just for you. Each quarter, you'll get expert insight on what's happening within the industry. It's a seamless way to stay in-the-know.
Let us personalize your experience.
“After referring clients to other test preparation companies for years and being disappointed with either the level of instruction or general customer service, we discovered Applerouth. Since, we have referred dozens of students to Applerouth for SAT and ACT prep as well as academic tutoring. And the results have been fantastic.”

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The Team
We have something in common: we love what we do. We know that when a group of people come together with one passion, it sets the stage for something extraordinary. That's why we'd love to work with you and provide support that will benefit you and your students.
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Jenna is the Tutor Manager for DMV and IEC Account Manager. She graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia, earning a BA in English and Drama. She then traveled to London and earned a degree from LAMDA, after which she returned to the DC area to be closer to her family and decent Mexican food.

Jed Applerouth, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized expert in standardized testing, frequently speaking to parents and schools across the country about the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and their impact on college admissions. A teacher, educational innovator, and founder of Applerouth Education, Jed is also a Nationally Certified Counselor with a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. His research on student cognition, memory, motivation, and learning strategies informs Applerouth’s SAT and ACT test prep methods, ensuring students receive the most effective instruction, reliable score increases, and a boost in academic self-confidence. Constantly exploring new ways to enhance learning, Jed keeps his tutors at the forefront of SAT and ACT preparation with cutting-edge strategies and materials.

Kevin holds an MA in Psychology from George Mason University. He worked with Applerouth as a tutor and executive functioning coach for three years before transitioning to his current role as Director of Partnerships. Kevin manages Applerouth's school partnerships in the New York and DC-Metropolitan areas, as well as IEC partnerships nationwide. In his free time, he enjoys long-distance running and catching up on his favorite podcasts.

Melissa is a BA graduate of Sewanee who earned her MA from the University of North Carolina. She has over 15 years of student services experience as a former Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Services Director, and Test Prep Academic Advisor. Melissa joined Applerouth in 2020 as Director of IEC Partnerships. She enjoys working with Educational Consultants because, like them, she recognizes the importance of sound college planning and the impact of finding a good college fit.
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Education, to its Core
The value we bring Educational Consultants goes even deeper with The Seed. This is our educational newsletter, created especially for you. Each quarter, get access to expert insight on whatever is happening within the industry. We make it easy for you to stay in-the-know.

Customized Tutoring & Test Prep
Take advantage of Applerouth as a resource and solution to share with your students. Our clients have some great things to say about the tutoring and test prep services we offer, and the impact we've made in their school life and beyond.

Free Strategy Sessions
If we have your email, we'll be sending you reminders for some incredible webinars we host every month, featuring top experts in the field. They're always relevant, supportive, and full of high-value advice for you and your students.

Applerouth's Process
From advisement to post-service follow up, we come alongside you on your journey.
1. Craft a plan.
Schedule an appointment with a Program Director to discuss which of our learning experiences would work best for you.
2. Tutor matching.
Get matched to the perfect tutor for you, based on learning needs, personality, and educational goals.
3. Start learning.
Make leaps and bounds in whatever it is you need help with the most - and then some. Get ready to feel more confident by the end.
Resources
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Articles

What We’ve Learned about Test-Optional and Test-Required Admissions
With several highly selective universities announcing their return to test-required admissions in recent weeks, Jed Applerouth, PhD dives into what we understand now about the future of college admissions testing.
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The Growing Gender Gap in American Students’ Academic Motivation
Many boys today are struggling with low motivation and disengagement in school—prompting parents and educators to explore how to better support their growth, purpose, and long-term success.

No-Stress Guide to Testing Accommodations
Navigating testing accommodations can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you're new to the accommodations process or looking to clarify your next steps, our guide empowers families with the knowledge and tools to help students succeed with the support they need.

What Every Parent Wishes They’d Known About the SSAT and ISEE
For students preparing for private school admissions, understanding the differences between the SSAT and ISEE is key to creating an effective prep plan. In this article, we break down how the two tests compare in content, format, and scoring—and offer expert guidance on how to choose the right test for your student. Learn why summer is the perfect time to begin preparing and explore actionable strategies to build a strong foundation before test day.

How to Raise a Reader in the Digital Age
If your child struggles to enjoy reading, you're not alone. In today's digital world, encouraging your child to pick up a book and focus on reading can be a real challenge. This article offers practical, parent-tested strategies to help foster a love of reading at home, from screen-free reading time to audiobooks and family book clubs. Learn how to create a reading-friendly environment that supports every kind of reader.

Should Your Teen Apply Early? What the Class of 2025 Admissions Cycle Revealed
Feeling the pressure to apply early to college? You’re not alone. With selective schools filling most seats before regular deadlines, early applications are more critical than ever. But is your teen truly ready? Here’s what the latest data shows—and how to decide if Early Decision or Early Action is the right move.

Making the Most of the September SAT
The September SAT is here—and it's a game-changer. Perfectly timed for early admissions and academic breathing room, this new date gives students greater flexibility, less stress, and more strategic options. In our latest blog, we break down why this could be the smartest move in your college prep plan yet.

From Safety to Selective: Why Public Flagship Universities Are No Longer a Sure Thing
Once considered dependable “safety schools,” top public flagships are now anything but. In this post, we dig into the surprising numbers behind surging selectivity, why out-of-state applicants are feeling the squeeze, and how families can build smarter, balanced college lists that reflect the new admissions reality.

The Smart Start: A Sophomore’s Guide to Standardized Test Prep
As sophomore year winds down, it’s the perfect moment to look ahead to standardized testing. This guide walks rising juniors through three simple steps—diagnostic testing, picking a first test date, and starting prep—so they can head into junior year with a clear plan and way less stress. Sophomore summer is where it all starts!
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SAT vs ACT
These two college admissions tests have a lot of unique facets. Each will give your student a different testing experience, so it's important to choose carefully. This guide can help.

Compare the SAT vs ACT
These two college admissions tests have a lot of unique facets. Each will give your student a different testing experience, so it's important to choose carefully. This guide can help.

AP Guide
AP courses can be intimidating. We get it. Our guide will provide you with the tools and confidence to excel and tackle any AP subject.

Conquer the APs
APs can be intimidating. Take fear out of the equation with Applerouth’s AP Guide!

EF Tips
Executive functioning is a core set of skills that can determine someone's big picture success. If things feel tough, let's hack EF together.

Build Your EF Tips
Executive functioning skills make up the foundation for success. Remove the barriers and start building with Applerouth’s EF Tips!

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