OUR TEAM:

The Foundation of Your Success

At J&J Test Prep, our exceptional Test Prep Specialists are at the forefront of every student's journey towards SAT® and ACT® excellence. Their expertise, dedication, and personalized approach define our success.

TEST PREP SPECIALISTS

BEN SEELEY

SAT® AND ACT® SPECIALIST

Ben is our SAT® and ACT® guru, specializing in all sections of both tests. He has 6.5 years of full-time test prep experience, having coached thousands of students to better scores.

He believes test prep doesn’t have to be the drag it’s made out to be and approaches students and subject matter in a warm, collaborative manner that motivates students to do their best.

JASON MAYNARD

SAT® SPECIALIST

Jason is the king of the SAT®, specializing in all four sections of the SAT® exam.

He loves to make learning fun and break down concepts into bite-sized pieces and students report him as being personable, knowledgeable, and helpful.

ISABELLA MOLINA

SAT® SPECIALIST

Isabella is our SAT® Queen Bee, specializing in all four sections of the SAT® exam.

She has a passion for education, and students report her as being fun, informative, and always able to see things from their point of view.

ALYSSA YOO

ACT® SPECIALIST

Alyssa is our ACT® Queen Bee, specializing in all four sections of the ACT® exam.

She loves to help students understand the exam content, and students report her as being patient, down-to-earth, informative, and understanding.

THE FOUNDERS (J&J)

JOSH KARIYEV

Josh founded J&J Test Prep with the intention of making test prep modern and efficient.

A math whiz, Josh created J&J Test Prep’s math curriculum, carefully breaking down concepts into bite-sized pieces to ensure they are better understood by students; his unique methods give students many of their first “aha” moments in math.

Josh co-developed No B.S. SAT® Prep, an online digital SAT® prep program that is used by tutors, programs, and schools nationwide. Josh coded the platform and designed its interface.

JACKIE POLLINA

Jackie founded J&J Test Prep with the intention of making test prep fun and manageable for students.

Throughout her years managing J&J Test Prep, Jackie has amassed a following of a following of nearly 300,000 on @testpreptips, her TikTok account focused on test prep.

Jackie co-developed No B.S. SAT® Prep, an online digital SAT® prep program that is used by tutors, programs, and schools nationwide. Jackie created the English curriculum and filmed all the video content.