Pathway PrepBoost your ACT score with the customized prep your student deserves.
Personalized ACT prep from a local Kansas City kid. Avoid the big-box franchises. Over 80% of students improve their composite score by 3+ points.
Know why test prep matters for you
Not every family needs test prep for their student. Assess how important these three factors are for your student's path to college.
Scholarships for less competitive universities
Why →Less competitive regional universities (K-State, Arkansas, Mizzou, etc.) are test-optional for admissions but still incentivize higher test scores via merit scholarship rewards.
Admission to more competitive universities
Why →Many schools with low admission rates will claim they're test-optional but often the data shows otherwise.
Test-taking skills for better academic performance
Why →Many universities are finding that standardized test scores are better predictors of academic success than high school grades. Test-taking is a skill that will pay dividends in the future.
Designed by an engineer, taught by a teacher at heart
Alex Pint founded Pathway Prep in 2021 after tutoring 250+ students on evenings and weekends while working as a licensed professional engineer. He doesn't hire other tutors — when you work with Pathway Prep, you work directly with Alex, every session.
About AlexA clear, engineered path to a better score
No rotating tutors. Your student will learn directly from my experience built from thousands of hours helping students just like them.
Identify Mistakes
We review real practice test results in detail every session so we know exactly what to fix.
Learn the Structure
Remove the ambiguity. Learn exactly what the ACT covers, what the high-value topics are, and what doesn't matter.
Be a Great Test-Taker
Build the test-taking strategies and habits that will help you do better on all tests, not just the ACT.
Personalized Path
1-on-1, small group, or self-paced — prep the way that actually fits your student.
A three-test framework for best results
Every student's exact timeline will differ but following this framework will help them hit their maximum potential.
Proven & effective
"Alex is awesome! Very friendly and personable, and easy to learn from. Alex's proficient knowledge in the ACT helped me raise my score and become a more confident test taker."
"We are thrilled with the experience we had with Alex at Pathway Prep from start to finish. We are VERY pleased with her results and in just 9 sessions her score jumped dramatically. The small investment we made in these prep classes is returning huge in scholarship funds."
"When I first met with Alex, he told me that he could see me jumping up 4-5 points and I thought he was crazy. But Alex knew my weaknesses and strengths, and he taught me how to get around the hard problems. I would recommend anyone looking to raise their score to get in touch and start studying with him because he's amazing!"
"One of the best things our daughter said about her ACT prep journey was that Alex not only very well prepared her for the ACT exam, but also made her a best test taker in general. Alex is the consummate professional who exceeds expectations; a teacher's teacher."
Upcoming 2026 Small Group Classes
Sessions leading up to the Oct 17 and Dec 12 ACT dates — limited spots available at Johnson County Central Resource Library.
Ready to learn your path?
Book a free 20-minute consultation and get a personalized prep plan for your student.
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- Pathway Prep is Kansas City’s first National Test Prep Association (NTPA) member and leader.
- Alex is ACT Instructional Mastery (AIM) Certified in Math and Science.