MERIT
For over a decade, the Ray Dass Merit Program (formerly Scholars) has helped thousands of high-achieving students attain higher scores than they ever believed possible! Our graduates have gone on to earn millions in merit based-aid and receive acceptances into Ivy League and other top-tier universities!
And even more important than any score, scholarship, or college acceptance, Ray Dass Merit participants develop a newfound confidence in themselves that they carry into the rest of their lives. They let go of ideas about which supposed talents they may or may not have, and replace these limiting beliefs with the firm conviction that the right perspective coupled with the right effort can yield genius-level accomplishments.
Ray Dass Merit students carry this perspective into their academics in high school, realizing that they are capable of attending and succeeding at the best universities in the world, and finding that they can choose their paths in life free of self-imposed limitations.
National Merit is what we do. Over a decade ago, Ray Dass saw what National Merit recognition could do for students, and in turn, what it could do for the schools those students attended.
Take a look at what happened at the first ever Ray Dass partner school, American Heritage School in Plantation, FL. In just over 10 years, the school went from 8 National Merit Scholars in 2007 to 70 National Merit Scholars in 2019, making them the #1 school in the nation among private schools for their number of National Merit Scholars.
Wild. Engaging. Insanely Fun. Informative…
You get the picture. The Ray Dass Merit Program is something that has to be experienced to be believed.
Partner
Spotlight
“From 2019 through 2021, the number of National Merit Semifinalists at Jesuit went from 27 to 22 to 12. Historically, Jesuit often produced 30-40+ Semifinalists per year.
Here are the key stats from the first New Orleans Jesuit class to go through just part of the Ray Dass program:
127 point average increase for all levels of effort
175 point average increase for students who took greater advantage of the program
34% of all participants scored at or above last year’s 212 selection index cutoff for the state of Louisiana
Our number of National Merit Semifinalists jumped to 25 this year from 12 last year. We are #1 in the state of Louisiana thanks to the Ray Dass Program.”
Kathy Juhas, Asst. Principal - Jesuit High School, New Orleans, LA
Program Overview
These incredibly engaging sessions are led by Ray himself and our expert team of tutors. Students will attend multiple LIVE sessions each week to learn, review, and practice material to prepare them for the PSAT/SAT and ACT. Alternate session times will also be available for anyone with schedule conflicts.
100+ Hours of LIVE Instruction
Comprehensive Prep
Personalized Coaching
Every student will have access to a Ray Dass certified coach to support and guide them on their journey. Our coaches offer a level of support that goes well above and beyond! Coaches will check in every week to monitor growth and progress, then create custom practice designed to target identified needs!
Low Coach to Student Ratio
Small Groups
The difference in our approach is the amount of targeted support each scholar receives from Ray and our expert teaching team. As we progress through the program, students will be broken out into smaller and smaller groups to target weak areas. Every step of the program is designed with intention and aims to maximize the potential of every student in every session.
Breakout Sessions
SARA™ Program
SARA™ is our award-winning test prep software that brings the magic of Ray directly into the hands of students all over the world! Students will literally have access to thousands of video explanations and practice questions from Ray, in an advanced curriculum designed specifically for high achievers to reach their greatest potential!
Ray Dass on Demand!
Proctored Exams
Every scholar will be given the opportunity to take at least 6 full length practice PSAT and SAT tests to monitor and track progress, master timing, build endurance and increase confidence!
6 Official Practice Exams
Live Help
Ray Dass Merit students can attend advanced extra help 7 nights a week with the Ray Dass alumni team, who are all attending Ivy league and top-tier colleges and universities across the country!
7 Nights per Week
