2026 Build Your Dream Workshop

What It Takes to Achieve a Perfect Score

Dear MEK Families, I’m often asked what it takes to achieve a perfect score—because we’re known as test prep experts. While there’s no single formula, I believe there are four key principles that lead to true score success: Define What “Perfect” Means for You A perfect score might be a 1600 on the SAT, a […]

Evaluation as a Learning Tool

Students taking an evaluation test

Dear MEK Families, Evaluation is a powerful tool for learning. It helps us answer a key question: How far do we need to go to reach our individual goals? At MEK, we take this question seriously. That’s why we thoughtfully design assessments that help students measure their progress with clarity and purpose. We believe that understanding […]

Why Assignments Matter: A Key to Your Child’s Academic Growth

Dear MEK Families, At MEK, we believe that learning is more than just attending class—it’s a journey of growth, reflection, and mastery. One of the most important tools in this journey is something you’re likely familiar with: assignments.  But at MEK, assignments are more than just homework. They are a powerful part of our learning cycle, designed […]

20th Annual BCA Test Event, Parent Seminar, & Next Steps

MEK Review’s 20th Annual BCA Test Event & Parent Seminar was a huge success! Thank you to all who attended and participated We had 100 students take a free full-length Bergen County Academies admission test, while their parents learned all about the admissions process for 3 prestigious magnet schools in Bergen County: Bergen County Academies, […]

College Application Essay: Getting Started

College Essay: Finding A Topic and Getting Started The college application essay can seem daunting at first. This type of essay is different from the academic essays students write in class, which focus on text analysis. As a result, many students are not accustomed to writing about their personal experiences.  MEK is here to help. […]