Primary Programs
Using our award-winning, mastery-based learning platform, SARA™, as the foundation, the Ray Dass suite of programs allows students to learn in a variety of formats, including engaging educational software and live, online sessions.
The Award-Winning SARA™ Program
SARA™ is an innovative and revolutionary approach to content mastery, and it is the foundation for our unparalleled history of results. Unlike short-term test prep classes or “cram” sessions, SARA™ actually teaches students the content they need to learn, while providing nearly endless opportunities for practice, so that students become more comfortable with the material and questions they’ll see in school and on standardized tests! SARA™ curriculum is also designed to support what students are learning in the classroom, while maintaining alignment to College Board and ACT benchmarks. With over 1,200 HD video tutorials and a pool of over 11,000 questions, SARA™’s depth and breadth provide a truly immersive educational experience.
The Ray Dass Merit Program
The Ray Dass Merit Program (formerly Scholars) is a program designed to take high-achieving students to new heights. Using SARA™ as the program’s foundation, the Ray Dass Merit Program utilizes our proprietary curriculum to further strengthen and master the concepts and materials these high-achieving students will see on the tests.
In the Ray Dass Merit Program, high-achieving students will be given the tools needed to put them in the best possible position to achieve National Merit, attain substantial increases in their test scores, receive top-tier college acceptances, and unlock millions of dollars in merit-based aid.
Partner Spotlight
In 2019, Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School in Houston, TX embarked on a bold partnership with Ray Dass to tackle a concerning decline in standardized test scores. The mission was clear: raise school-wide PSAT, SAT, and ACT averages, boost the number of National Merit Semifinalists, and elevate overall college readiness. What followed exceeded all expectations. As the results below reveal, this collaboration didn’t just meet its goals—it redefined what student success looks like.
We have the privilege of working with some of the best
schools in the country. See what a few have to say about us!
“Ray Dass is probably the most passionate person I have ever met. He is passionate about people, college entrance, and the success of young people in both school and life. Our school is blessed to have Ray Dass and his dynamic programs as an integral part of our Learning and Achievement Program. We have seen great strides in our student achievement because of Ray and his program. He is an “educational rockstar” and a great guy!”
— Dr. John Venturella - President
Clearwater Central Catholic High School
“Ray and his team have continued to impress us. They bring a sincere enthusiasm to their work, proactively innovating test preparation for young people at Jesuit and nationwide. Jesuit students graduating recently have already benefited from this partnership with increasing test scores and better college outcomes. And parents might like to know that one of the complexities of the college admissions process — when to prep for tests? with whom? how much will it cost? — is answered for you with programming like SARA™, the on-demand test prep course which is already included in a Strake Jesuit education.”
— John Fahy - Assistant Principal
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
“After meeting Ray Dass for the first time, it was immediately clear that he has a true passion for helping ALL children learn. As he and I chatted about growth mindset – a conviction that all people are capable of developing intelligence – we realized the awesome potential of a partnership that could benefit the students at Saint John Paul II Academy!
For the past 5 years, our school has been blessed to have Ray Dass and his dynamic programs as an integral part of our curriculum. We have seen great strides in our student achievement because of Ray and his programs and our students love him!”
— Ed Bernot - Principal
St. John Paul II Academy
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Take a look at this quick video to see the impact that Ray and our programs have had on some of our partner schools over the years.
Through our school partnerships, we offer additional, amazing programs as well!
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SAT/ACT BOOSTERS
An SAT/ACT test prep booster program designed for students at ALL levels. These courses are scheduled throughout the year, usually 6-8 weeks before a specific testing date.
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PSAT BOOSTER
These sessions are designed to help students feel confident and ready going into the PSAT. We also take time to drive home the value of the PSAT and the opportunities their potential scores present.
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AP EXAM REVIEWS
These sessions are the perfect way to supplement a strong classroom AP experience, with reviews of heavily tested content areas in the formats that are likely to appear on actual AP exams!
PLUS…
LIVE, ONLINE EXTRA HELP!
Through SARA™, every student in our network of partner schools will receive SARA™ EXTRA HELP 7 nights a week by our teaching team, which is made up of alumni of Ray's program who are all top-tier colleges and universities across the country!
