E&J Test Prep

E&J Test Prep is a tutoring service run by Eli Marcus and Jai Bansal, recent Newman graduates from the Class of 2026, that provides one-on-one preparation for the digital SAT.

The service focuses on building individualized plans that emphasize timing, test patterns, confidence, and tools specific to the digital SAT, including the use of the built-in Desmos calculator.

Sessions are offered in person in the New Orleans area and online to students located elsewhere, with a free introductory call available to get started.

The team consists of two tutors, Eli Marcus and Jai Bansal, who share a single plan for each student rather than forcing everyone through the same routine.

Eli Marcus specializes in Reading and Writing, helping students slow down messy passages and explain why tempting answers are wrong.

Jai Bansal specializes in Math, teaching clean setup, fast pattern recognition, and practical judgment on when to use the Desmos calculator versus a hand solution.

The digital SAT is shorter, adaptive, and uses a built-in calculator that changes how students should approach math, which the tutors address directly.

The second module of the test changes based on how the student performs, and some questions can carry more weight for the final score than others.

Many colleges are returning to testing requirements or placing more value on scores, making a stronger SAT score a real advantage in admissions.

The tutors identify whether the issue is content, timing, confidence, or a repeated mistake before decoding what the question is really asking.

The service emphasizes listening first, explaining patiently, and building around each student's goal instead of forcing a standard routine.

The business is independently operated and unaffiliated with Georgetown University, the University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton School, Isidore Newman School, or the College Board.

The Trustburn rating is 4 out of 5 from 4 reviews, with a split that reflects positive feedback on the modern digital SAT approach.

Some reviewers praise the tutors' ability to make missed questions feel fixable instead of discouraging, while others appreciate the clear explanation of test patterns.

The tutors have a 99th percentile-plus SAT scorer in Reading and Writing with a 780 score and a 99th percentile-plus scorer in Math with a 790 score.