Discover.

Apply.
Ignite.
 SPARK PREP
BEGAN WITH
ONE SIMPLE
QUESTION

What would admissions be like if, instead of pressure

and directives, we provided students with engaged
dialogue, mentorship, and the best academic resources?
Founded by two Stanford graduates over the past decade, Spark Prep has
had the privilege of working with students from all walks of life, from all
over the globe, with interests ranging from neurolinguistics and computer
science to performance studies and
mechanical engineering.

Today, Spark Prep students study at the best

universities in the United States, and go on to
live lives defined by purpose.

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 WHO WE ARE
Spark Prep is one of the premier international admissions, tutoring
and test prep firms. Our unique approach to education and the college
application process helps prepare students for a life of academic and
professional mastery. Our expert team is comprised of specialists
from every major academic field.

We help students craft well-rounded and authentic applications that

reflect their unique strengths and values, while helping them to develop
holistic intellectual and critical thinking skills that can be used in any
field and in any geography.

Excellence and Integrity

Integrity is the foundation of trust, growth, and service.
We model integrity in everything we do – from mentoring and guiding
students and families to how we run our business. Our promise is to
provide the highest level of service by skilled, experienced professionals,
ensuring the best possible experience and outcome from your
admissions journey.

Transparency
Through strategic, targeted hard work and the support of professionals,
incredible results can be achieved – and we promise to make every step
of the process clear and accessible. Our staff works closely with both
parents and students to ensure that everyone is on the same page from
the moment you begin working with us until the moment you receive your
decisions – without additional stress.

Discovery
Every member of our team is committed to a growth mindset, helping you
clarify and achieve your goals while gaining a deeper sense of personal
awareness, confidence, and fulfillment. But that doesn’t mean everyone
goes through the same process. We tailor our programs
and timeline to each individual student’s unique needs,
ensuring we provide the most personalized level of service
throughout your admissions journey.

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 A New Approach
In both test prep and admissions, our students reach higher results in less
time than traditional programs, using best practices in cognitive learning
science with a growth mindset. We have carefully designed our programs
and packages to give students the greatest impact while leaving room in
their busy lives for personal growth, civic engagement, and
creative expression.

Through flipped classrooms, socratic-style dialogue, critical text analysis,

guest lectures, topic workshops, and one-on-one mentorship, students
receive a highly customized educational experience fit to their personality
and learning style that results not just in high test scores and superlative
applications, but enriched lives.

Purpose and Commitment

Spark Prep believes in the endless potential of human beings.
As instructors and mentors, we empower young minds to discover
and cultivate the capacities that will bring their lives meaning,
joy, and fulfillment.

For students and families looking for more than

an acceptance letter, we invite you to join us on
this exciting journey of exploration and insight.

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 American university programs seek out international
candidates who are both scholastically and intellectually
superlative as well as committed to personal and
community development.

Spark Prep’s programs help students demonstrate their academic

strengths, personal growth, and motivating values through a rigorous
inquiry-based process that helps clearly articulate their unique experiences.

The application process is broken down into three themes with six primary
aspects. Spark Prep’s integrated approach ensures each aspect is strong,
resulting in a clear and compelling college application that speaks to the
core of each student’s character.

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Spark Prep’s elite team of mentors cover every aspect of the college
application including:

„„ Mentorship
„„ Timeline management
„„ School list development
„„ Personal statement and supplementary essay
content instruction

„„ Financial aid consulting

„„ Future and career planning
„„ Interview prep

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HIGH IMPACT
ADMISSIONS
PROGRAMMING
 ADMISSIONS PROGRAM
INCLUDES TWO COMPONENTS:
MENTORSHIP AND COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

Mentorship
The best preparation for college applications is the development of
individual intellectual passion and the cultivation of enriching experiences.
Our coaches help students develop their expertise in subjects ranging
from engineering and math to literature and the arts, so students are fully
prepared to begin college at the highest intellectual level.

Through readings, lectures, videos, coaching sessions, and assignments,

students supplement their formal education with additional intellectual and
personal challenges that help them develop maturity and responsibility.

The earlier students begin, the more time they have to develop their
intellectual and personal interests.

During the mentorship process, students acquire:

Broad exposure to contemporary academic topics in the

humanities and sciences

Extracurricular Activity project coaching and development

Interpersonal skills like collaboration and communication

Clarity of personal values

Interdisciplinary critical thinking and argumentative

writing skills

Adaptability, resilience, and self-awareness

College Applications
The final component of any admissions program is the college application,
which highlights both a students’ achievements and their personal growth.
Spark Prep’s expert coaches guide students through a structured writing
process that helps them develop compelling personal statements and
supplemental essays that provide the perfect personal context for their
academic profile. Spark Prep’s students go through an extensive process
of self-reflection and discovery, analysis and structural development in
order to develop some of the most impressive and technically adept
pieces of writing.

Each student’s process is individually developed based on their needs,

interests, and growth trajectory.

Ask us about our student proposals designed to

fit each student’s specific goal and timeline.

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INDUSTRY-
LEADING TEST
PREPARATION:
ACT & SAT
 Spark Prep’s revolutionary ACT and SAT programs propel each student to reach their
potential in an effective and engaging way. Our SAT and ACT programs utilize Spark
Prep’s exclusive custom curriculum and industry-leading Online Platform, delivered
by expert instructors with decades of experience. Based on Ivy-League research
on the most efficient and effective ways to learn, Spark Prep’s curriculum covers all
content and strategy students need in order to reach their maximum score.

One-on-One Programs
One-on-one tutoring is the most targeted and impactful way for students to improve their scores.
Spark Prep’s expert coaches design a study program for each student that specifically pinpoints exact
areas of weakness and helps them master test taking strategies. The flexibility of our one-on-one
programs allows each student to move at their own pace--and on their own schedule.

One-on-one programs are especially useful for students aiming to get those final, hard to reach points.

HÀ LÊ QUANG TRỊNH CÁT TƯỜNG JESSIE U.

SAT SAT ACT ACT

1480 Æ 1560 1520 Æ 1560 29 Æ 33 26 Æ 35

Final Score: 1560 Final Score: 1560 Final Score: 33 Final Score: 35

Improvement: Improvement: Improvement: Improvement:

80 40 4 9

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 Group Classes
„„ Spark Prep’s group classes allow students to gain skills, content,
and strategy in a highly interactive environment with peers at their same level.

„„ Small groups allow for high levels of personal attention.

„„ Our exclusive Online Platform allows instructors to see student progress in real time,
allowing classes to be tailored to the specific students in the room, eliminating wasted time.

QUỲNH GIANG ANH THÁI ANH KHOA LINH TRANG

ACT ACT ACT ACT

30 Æ 34 34 Æ 36 27 Æ 33 1210 Æ 1480

Final Score: 34 Final Score: 36 Final Score: 33 Final Score: 1480

Improvement: Improvement: Improvement: Improvement:

4 2 6 270

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“THIS ENVIRONMENT CREATED
FOR EVERYONE IN MY CLASS,
OR AT LEAST ME, A SENSE OF HOW
TRUE LEARNING SHOULD BE”
Nguyễn Vũ Tùng Lâm
Our students attend some of the best schools in the world

Contact information:
Hotline: 098 788 1080
Website: www.sparkprep.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SparkPrep