How Educo Engineered Maya’s Perfect 36: Data, Discipline, and Design

The Problem

High Effort, Low Yield Test Prep Kept Maya From a 36

Despite being a strong test-taker, Maya couldn't break through to a 36, hovering at a 33 and 34 for months. For Maya and her family, a 36 was non-negotiable. She’d done the prep—working with several tutors, taking dozens of practice exams, and mastering every piece of content. Yet, nothing wasn’t clicking. She needed more than just review: she needed ruthless precision, airtight pacing, and a new way of navigating the test.

“She would score a 35 on one exam, then a 33 on another. Sometimes she was missing the 36 by one question. It started to wear on her. She was set on a 36, and it felt like no matter how hard she worked, she couldn't get over the line.”

Elena Simmons, Parent of Maya Simmons

*Parent quote was collected via phone interview and has been edited for clarity and readability.

The Solution

From Plateau to Perfection: A System Built for the Final Point

We rebuilt Maya’s approach to test prep from the ground up, implementing a data-driven system to dissect every mistake, no matter how small. Frequent review sessions, detailed error logs, and rigorous practice drills became part of her weekly routine. We built ironclad pacing into her muscle memory, training her to finish early and allowing her to thoroughly review without losing focus or accuracy. More importantly, our process wasn’t just built around skill: it was built around mindset. We helped Maya approach every section with clarity and confidence, making her feel in control of the test and its pacing, not reactive to it.

“We knew she was close, but Educo figured out what was missing. They tracked every pattern, eliminated her blind spots, and gave her the mentality she needed to walk into the exam and take control.”

Elena Simmons, Parent of Maya Simmons

The Result

A Perfect Score, Engineered to the Decimal

In April 2024, Maya scored a perfect 36 on the ACT, just three months after starting with Educo. It was more than a score, though. Her test anxiety had been replaced with calm precision. She walked into the exam knowing exactly how to approach each section, and walked out with a score that spoke for itself. In March 2025, Maya committed to MIT, where she plans to study electrical engineering and design future technologies that change lives.

“That 36 opened every door she dreamed of, especially at MIT. But more importantly, she knew she earned it. Educo gave her the skills and confidence to get it herself. ”

Elena Simmons, Parent of Maya Simmons