UPCOMING ACT TEST DATES
April 11, 2026
Register by March 6
June 13, 2026
Register by May 8
For additional information or to register for an upcoming test, please visit: www.act.org
Welcome
to BESTPREP
BESTPREP is a locally owned and operated tutoring center in Cornelius, North Carolina that helps students receive the unique attention they need to be the best they can be.
We offer 1-on-1 and small group tutoring. Whether 1-on-1 or in small group sessions, our expert instructors ensure that each student gains and develops skills suited to meet his or her individual needs. All of our instructors work under the direction of Dane Dysert, who brings proven strategies and two decades of tutoring experience to each session.
We look forward to helping you with your tutoring needs. Click on our classes or 1-on-1 tab for more information and to sign up!
About us
Dane Dysert
BESTPREP’s Founder, Dane Dysert, has been working in test prep since he was a student at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He moved to Charlotte in 2006 and began working for Kaplan Test Prep shortly thereafter. In 2007, he launched his private tutoring business and has been a full-time SAT and ACT tutor since 2011. When he's not working, he's traveling. Ask him where he's going next.
Holly Bender
BESTPREP’s Center Director, Holly Bender, joined BESTPREP in 2021 after relocating to Cornelius with her two teenage daughters.
Julia Bourdon
Julia Bourdon joined the BESTPREP team in September, 2022, with four years of experience tutoring middle/high school math and three years of SAT/ACT math. Her favorite part of tutoring is helping students find strategies that work for them, but if she had to pick a favorite part of math, it would be solving the puzzle. She loves a challenge. Whenever she can, she enjoys going to the mountains and taking every opportunity to explore.
Maryann Earwood
BESTPREP’s English Instructor, Maryann Earwood, has taught English and English education for many years. She was an English/writing/reading/ study skills instructor at Sandhills Community College, Central Piedmont Community College, and, most recently, Mitchell Community College. For the past four years, she has tutored reading, English, writing, and ACT/SAT prep. She enjoys all aspects of tutoring, especially connecting with her students. She is thrilled to become a part of BESTPREP where their one-on-one and small group approach will ensure a successful prep. She is from Georgia and an avid college football fan- Go Dawgs!
UPCOMING SAT TEST DATES
May 2, 2026
Register by April 17
June 6, 2026
Register by May 22
For additional information or to register for an upcoming test, please visit: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat
What people are saying about BESTPREP
“My [student] LOVES you!!! She is having so much fun learning with you :). Thank you! Thank you!!” - Independent counselor [February 2026]
“We can't thank you enough for believing in [our son] and helping him overcome the timing, anxiety and of course selecting the RIGHT answers! - Community School of Davidson parent [December 2025]
“I wanted to make sure you know how much we appreciate all you did for [our son]. He’s been accepted at four colleges so far, each with substantial scholarships ($20-25K/yr), and given that his GPA is not outstanding (3.4), we can only assume it’s because of his ACT scores. You are the reason for that, and we thank you so much!! Well worth the cost of the preparation, and many, many times over!” - Metrolina Christian parent [December 2025]
"You taught her how to study and prepare for tests. Your program combined with your support and tutoring significantly improved her performance on both the ACT and AP exams. The skills you’ve helped her develop will undoubtedly continue to serve her well during her college years.” - Davidson Day parent [May 2025]
BESTPREP LKN
9624 Bailey Road, Suite 245
Cornelius, NC 28031
704-228-4625
admin@bestpreplkn.com
HOURS: School Year 2025-2026
Tuesday-Thursday 8:30am-8:30pm, Friday 8:30am-5:30pm,
Saturday/Sunday-Closed
BESTPREP Matthews
624 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Suite 120
Matthews, NC 28105
Monday 2:30pm-8:30pm
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