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The Hagwon guided me through my entire ACT preparation journey. The platform's greatest strength lies in its user-friendly interface that allows students to easily access study materials and practice tests.

Esther

Using The Hagwon, I was able to reach a final score of 36.

For the SAT, I believe that The Hagwon is miles ahead of most the other hagwons and institutions, at least for the digital SAT. Their mock-SAT is indistinguishable from the real deal. In just one summer, I went from having a 1300 to a 1540.

Tyler

From 1300 to a 1540

The coolest thing about the testing experience here was that it really closely mimicked the actual testing experience. Taking the online mock exams really helped me reduce the testing anxiety.

Zinna

Great test materials

I've now known Ted for over a decade and a half--and his team for almost as long--as both a former student and employee. These are true educators who care about your success--however big or small, whatever the road may be. I am thrilled that Ted has brought his team through this platform to you. This incredible team has never been more accessible, and ready for you to join them.

Brian

Passionate mentors with an extensive library of resources

My experience at The Hagwon was highly productive and enjoyable. Thanks to The Hagwon, I was able to improve from an initial ACT score of a 31 to reach a final score of 35, a score I am very happy with.

Andy

31 to 35

I’ve been using The Hagwon for a long time now and can confidently say that this is the place to go if you want a top test score. The ACT CBT tests are the closest prep option to the actual test and is by far the most accurate in terms of challenge and format.

Chloe

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who always sacrifices her time teaching subjects until a later time, tolerates all the questions she gets whenever students don’t understand and explains starting from zero.

Lily

Deanna is a truly caring, passionate, and sweet-hearted teacher

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OUR STORY

We come from RTS Education (www.rtsedu.com), a prominent educational hub for the foreign and expat community in South Korea. Led by Ted Kim, we have been the most trusted institution for test preparation in South Korea since 2005; our students have been accepted into some of the most prestigious institutions in the world: Harvard University, Brown University, MIT, Caltech, King`s College London, and The United States Air Force Academy to name a few.

What is The Hagwon, you ask? The Hagwon is an educational platform that combines reliable resources for standardized test preparation with expertise in teaching, guidance, and counseling. The Hagwon supports every type of student to achieve their academic goals through our three values: Ambition, Connection, and Commitment.

We recognize that you, as a student, have unique post-secondary ambitions in your academic journey. However, those ambitions cannot be reached by simply burning through mountains of practice tests. That is where the connection between you and expert instructors comes into play. Our dedicated instructors empower you to pursue your goals with personable counseling and support. Regardless of where you are from or how far behind you may think you are, we take pride in our commitment to you, sharing our know-how and advice to hone your skills and boost your confidence. Through this interaction, we help you become a self-sufficient learner who proactively works towards your goals.

Your academic journey is now beginning. You know where you want to go, but you may not know how to get there. Don’t worry, The Hagwon will be with you every step of the way.

Originally from Bethesda, Maryland, Ted has been dedicated to teaching the SAT at his rigorous Hagwon in Seoul since 2005. Ted founded Bethesda E&C and theHagwon.com in 2021 to prove once and for all that students do not need overpriced test prep courses to ace the SAT. Ted holds a B.S. from New York University.

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Kyu is an expert software engineer and science teacher at heart. Drawing on 10 years of experience teaching chemistry, Kyu built theHagwon.com from the ground up so that students worldwide can have universal access to a smarter SAT prep experience. Kyu holds a B.S. from Rutgers University.

Kyu Choi

With over a decade of experience in test prep and extracurricular education, Deanna knows the SAT and ACT inside out. Deanna carefully hand-crafts only the best SAT study material available today–from test questions and study guides to podcasts and infographics. Deanna holds a B.S. from New York University.

Deanna Park

Byoung is a seasoned strategy consultant with decades of experience managing and advising ventures in Asia within the IT and EdTech industries. He has represented major advisory firms including Accenture and A.T. Kearney. Byoung holds a Master of Business Administration from Korea University.

Byoung Seo

Calvin is an all-star instructor and counselor with 15 years of teaching experience. He is a jack of all trades expert on the ACT, SAT, AP World and US History and college admissions. Calvin dedicates himself to helping students find their colleges of best fit. Calvin holds a B.A. from Trinity College and a Masters Degree from Korea University.

Calvin Ko

Nathan is an experienced Sales and Marketing specialist with a background in strategy consulting and a passion for EdTech. Having faced the challenges of the SAT himself, Nathan is committed to growing theHagwon.com to simplify test prep for students. Nathan holds a B.S. from New York University.

Nathan Cheung

Joon is a communications specialist who is an expert in the humanities and SAT prep. An ambitious pre-law student, Joon scours the online SAT forums and communities to actively connect with students who need test prep help and guidance. Joon holds a B.A. from Brown University.

Joon Nam

Ina is a talented graphic and UI designer who specializes in corporate branding and content creation. Ina uses the full potential of her creativity to help bring theHagwon.com’s vision to life, bringing the entire student and faculty community together. Ina holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University.

Ina Kim

For the past 20 years, our team has been closely instructing, guiding and counseling students for the SAT and ACT. TheHagwon.com is essentially a digital extension of our 'hagwon' spirit.

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Meet our Team

Hagwon is the Korean language word for private education institutions. We decided expand beyond this typical definition and become an innovative educational platform that combines reliable resources for standardized test preparation with expertise in teaching, guidance, and counseling for every type of student.

What does 'hagwon' mean? 

The Hagwon is for students who prioritize quality content, seek guidance from experienced instructors, value education, and are motivated to achieve outstanding results in their test preparation endeavors.

Who should use The Hagwon?

The effectiveness of The Hagwon lies in its commitment to real learning and real results, facilitated by seasoned professionals who actively engage with students. Offering the most efficient and budget-friendly test preparation, coupled with high-quality tests mirroring official formats, ensures students receive comprehensive and effective guidance towards academic success.

What makes The Hagwon so effective? 

We offer practice tests for the Digital SAT and ACT CBT as well as subject courses including Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, Chemistry, US History, and World History. We also provide comprehensive lecture videos and learning resources that complement our tests and courses to ensure that our students can achieve their academic goals.

What courses does The Hagwon offer?

The Hagwon's contents are developed through a rigorous process conducted at our Research and Development (R&D) office, RTS Education. With over 20 years of teaching experience in test preparation and college admissions consulting, RTS Education stands as a beacon of expertise in the field. Every piece of content undergoes extensive research, meticulous design, rigorous testing, and careful refinement before being finalized. Only the most exceptional materials, honed through years of experience and expertise, are curated and delivered to The Hagwon.com, ensuring that our students receive the highest quality resources for their test preparation needs.

Where does The Hagwon content come from?

The Hagwon DSAT Prep offers full-length computer-based tests on a Digital SAT testing platform with our instructors’ video explanations and test strategy suggestions for all of the questions so that our students can deepen their understanding and prepare for the real test.

How is The Hagwon SAT Prep different from other prep courses?

The Hagwon ACT Prep is the only online prep course that offers full-length computer-based tests on an ACT CBT testing platform. Furthermore, our instructors offer video explanations and strategy suggestions for all of the questions on these tests so that our students can deepen their understanding and prepare for the real test.

<a style='color: blue;' href='https://www.thehagwon.com/#quote-area'>'Our Story'</a> provides insights into The Hagwon's origins and values, offering a glimpse into our journey and mission.

The SAT keeps getting harder... so you need to study smarter.
The SAT keeps
getting harder...
so you need to study smarter.

Don’t just take SAT practice tests. Get ahead with on demand video explanations and other smart study tools to improve your SAT score.

May SAT Test Takers

Free Digital SAT Question Bank

The Hagwon's Digital SAT Bundles

Know Your Score

Boost Your Score

Elevate Your Score

The Lightning Round

Tailored Test Prep
is the Road to Success

Student Experiences

The SAT keeps getting harder... so you need to study smarter.The SAT keepsgetting harder... so you need to study smarter.

Don’t just take SAT practice tests. Get ahead with on demand video explanations and other smart study tools to improve your SAT score.

May SAT Test Takers

Free Digital SAT Question Bank

The Hagwon's Digital SAT Bundles

Know Your Score

Boost Your Score

Elevate Your Score

The Lightning Round

Tailored Test Prep is the Road to Success

Student Experiences

The SAT keeps getting harder... so you need to study smarter.
The SAT keeps
getting harder...
so you need to study smarter.

Tailored Test Prep
is the Road to Success