American Heritage School
Plantation, FL
+775%
From 8 National Merit Scholars in 2007
to 70 National Merit Scholars in 2019
to 70 National Merit Scholars in 2019
In the last 15 years, Ray Dass partnerships have produced over 1,000 National Merit Scholars.
Millions
earned in merit-based scholarships
150,000+
students across the country
Top-Tier Entries
into Ivy League and other premier institutions
RD Merit
Program
For over a decade, the Ray Dass Merit Program (formerly Scholars) has helped thousands of high-achieving students attain higher scores than they ever believed possible. Our graduates have gone on to earn millions in merit based-aid and receive acceptances into Ivy League and other top-tier universities.
Unlocking potential through a
Boosting Confidence
Ray Dass's Merit Program breaks down self-doubt, replacing it with a strong belief in one's potential to achieve greatness through focused effort and the right mindset.
Transforming
Mindsets
Mindsets
Our program redefines students' perceptions of their abilities, helping them overcome limiting beliefs and embrace the possibility of genius-level accomplishments.
Breaking
Boundaries
Boundaries
Students carry this mindset into all aspects of their lives, realizing they can attend top universities and pursue their dreams without self-imposed barriers.
Wild. Engaging. Insanely Fun. Informative.
You get the picture. The Ray Dass Merit Program is something that has to be experienced to be believed.
National Merit is what we do.
Over a decade ago, Ray Dass saw what National Merit recognition could do for students, and in turn, what it could do for the schools those students attended. Take a look at what happened at the first ever Ray Dass partner school, American Heritage School in Plantation, FL, in just over 10 years.
First Year
Impacts
These schools saw immediate impacts in just their first year of parternship with Ray Dass.
National Merit Semifinalists
First-Year Impact
These schools saw immediate impacts in just their first year of parternship with Ray Dass.
National Merit Semifinalists
Jesuit NOLA
#1 in State
Number of National Merit Semifinalists increased from 12 in 2021 to 25 in 2022.
Jesuit Tampa
School Record
For its number of National Merit Scholars
Partner Spotlight
Jesuit High School
New Orleans, LA
“From 2019 through 2021, the number of National Merit Semifinalists at Jesuit went from 27 to 22 to 12. Historically, Jesuit often produced 30-40+ Semifinalists per year. Our number of National Merit Semifinalists jumped to 25 this year from 12 last year. We are #1 in the state of Louisiana thanks to the Ray Dass Program”.
127 points
average increase for all levels of effort
175 points
average increase for students who took greater advantage of the program
34%
of all participants scored at or above last year’s 212 selection index cutoff for the state of Louisiana
Program Overview
In addition to SARA™ and Ray Dass Scholars, we've created additional live online programs to help students in both test prep and general academic coursework.
Comprehensive
Prep
Prep
100+ Hours of LIVE Instruction
Sessions are led by Ray and our expert team of tutors. Students will join multiple live sessions each week to learn, review, and practice for the PSAT/SAT and ACT. Alternate session times are available for those with scheduling conflicts.
Personalized
Tutor
Tutor
Low Tutor-to-Student Ratio
Every student will have access to a Ray Dass certified tutor for personalized support and guidance. Our tutors go above and beyond, checking in weekly to monitor progress and create custom practice plans targeting each student’s needs.
Breakout Sessions
Small Groups
What sets us apart is the targeted support each scholar receives from Ray and our expert teaching team. As the program progresses, students are grouped into smaller sessions to address their specific weak areas. Every step is designed to maximize each student's potential.
Ray Dass on Demand
SARA™ Program
SARA™ is our award-winning test prep software that brings Ray's expertise directly to students worldwide. It offers thousands of video explanations and practice questions in an advanced curriculum designed for high achievers to reach their full potential.
6 Official Practice Exams
Proctored Exams
Every scholar will be given the opportunity to take at least 6 full-length practice PSAT and SAT tests to monitor and track progress, master timing, build endurance, and increase confidence!
Live Help
7 Nights per Week
Ray Dass Merit students can attend advanced extra help 7 nights a week with the Ray Dass alumni team, who are all attending Ivy league and top-tier colleges and universities across the country!