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AthletIQ® Connect and STAFFS Prep Partner to Deliver a Comprehensive College Planning and Test Preparation Solution

College Pathway Intelligence™ and TestIQ™ Expand to Include STAFFS Prep's Proven SAT® and ACT® Preparation Resources

Porter Ranch, CA July 1, 2026 – AthletIQ® Connect, creator of College Pathway Intelligence™, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with STAFFS Prep, a nationally recognized leader in SAT® and ACT® preparation. Together, the organizations will provide students and families with an integrated solution that combines proven test preparation, personalized college planning, admissions strategy, financial aid coaching, and scholarship guidance.

As part of the partnership, STAFFS Prep's innovative SAT® and ACT® curriculum will be integrated into TestIQ™, AthletIQ Connect's AI-powered academic performance platform. In turn, STAFFS Prep families will gain access to College Pathway Intelligence™, helping students maximize admissions opportunities, strengthen college applications, increase merit scholarship potential, and reduce the overall cost of college.

"Families deserve more than great test prep or great college counseling. They deserve a complete strategy," said Coach Randy Narciso, Founder of AthletIQ® Connect. "By combining College Pathway Intelligence™ with STAFFS Prep's proven SAT and ACT preparation system, we're helping students improve academic performance while creating stronger college applications, increasing scholarship opportunities, and making smarter college decisions."

Founded by Christian Villaran, a graduate of Princeton University and the Wharton School, STAFFS Prep has helped more than 31,000 students prepare for the SAT® and ACT® through its proven three-step methodology: understandSAT™/understandACT™ Crash Courses, adaptive practice software, and personalized one-on-one tutoring. Students who successfully complete the curriculum have historically achieved average SAT score improvements of 80 to 120+ points and ACT composite improvements of 2 to 4+ points, with qualifying programs backed by a score improvement guarantee.

"We're excited to partner with Coach Randy and AthletIQ Connect to bring our proven SAT and ACT preparation system to even more families," said Christian Villaran, Founder of STAFFS Prep. "By combining exceptional test preparation with personalized college planning and financial aid guidance, students will benefit from a complete roadmap that helps them earn stronger test scores, increase admissions opportunities, and maximize scholarship potential."

Strong SAT® and ACT® scores continue to strengthen college applications and can significantly improve eligibility for merit-based scholarships, honors programs, and admissions opportunities at many colleges and universities. Through College Pathway Intelligence™ and TestIQ™, students receive an integrated academic and admissions strategy that connects stronger test performance with college planning, financial aid optimization, and long-term success.

Perhaps most importantly, the partnership aligns two organizations that stand behind their results. STAFFS Prep offers a score improvement guarantee for qualifying students who complete its curriculum, while AthletIQ® Connect backs its comprehensive College Pathway Intelligence™ process with its own commitment to helping families maximize college admissions opportunities, scholarship potential, and financial outcomes. Together, families can move forward with confidence, knowing they have a proven system supported by experienced professionals who are invested in student success.

About AthletIQ® Connect

AthletIQ® Connect is the creator of College Pathway Intelligence™, an AI-powered college planning operating system founded by Coach Randy Narciso. The platform integrates college admissions strategy, financial aid planning, scholarship optimization, academic performance, leadership development, and personalized coaching to help students build brighter futures.

About STAFFS Prep

Founded by Christian Villaran, STAFFS Prep is a nationally recognized SAT® and ACT® preparation company that has helped more than 31,000 students improve standardized test performance through innovative instruction, adaptive learning technology, and expert coaching. Its structured methodology and qualifying score improvement guarantee have helped thousands of students achieve measurable testing success.

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