Kicksat Preparations
About
Kicksat Preparations
I had never taught formally, but in 2018, when my juniors asked for help with SAT prep; I decided to offer a free in-person course to everyone under the umbrella of my youth-initiative, Ilm Kada. Instead of mimicking elite prep centers, I focused on what actually worked for students like us: peer-led sessions, real exam breakdowns, and personalized mentoring.
Seven of them got into Pakistan’s top university, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), where I was in my Sophomore year at that time. That’s when I realized I can probably teach and we can create an impact where we offer the assistance to get the students not just score well in SAT but also do well with their applications and financial backgrounds. I was ready to disrupt the market by offering something usually expensive and exclusive, accessible and high-impact. It became Kicksat Preparations, and over time we helped 800+ students prepare for SAT and GRE, with over 300 on full financial aid.
That experiment became Kicksat Preparations — designed to make high-stakes test prep radically more accessible, highly personalized, and deeply student-first.
The Story — Where It Started
The Build
- Started with one peer-led free SAT prep cohort.
- Built entirely around human-centered coaching instead of rigid test center models.
- Integrated admissions guidance, personal statement support, financial aid mentorship, and application counseling.
The Module
- Small cohorts, interactive learning & mentorship
- Online + in-person formats
- 24/7 support from KickSat reps
- Comprehensive prep tools: books, materials & systems
- Prep for SAT, LCAT, GRE, IELTS & TOEFL
Financial Aid
- One of the very few institutes in Pakistan offering up to 100% financial aid for live prep sessions.
- Consistently maintained generous aid options, even when operating at financial loss.
- Free mentorship and application coaching provided to all enrolled students.
The Impact
Fully funded on 100% financial aid
Total formal test prep students
Secured admission at LUMS
Placed internationally
The Calls Keep Coming
Even today, I receive messages from students eager for guidance, preparation, and mentorship.
The demand never stopped. Neither did my desire to serve.
Kicksat is ready to be built bigger. I just need the right people to build it with me.
Where Kicksat Stands Today
While active operations eventually paused as my journey expanded globally, everything we built — the model, content, systems, and approach — remains fully documented and replicable.
I’ve tried more than once to restart. Life kept moving, but the vision never left.
I have big plans for Kicksat.
I want to serve students not just academically, but help them build full careers, explore opportunities, and navigate the entire journey — far beyond just test prep.
I want Kicksat to become the kind of support system I wish existed for students like us.
But I know to truly scale it, I need someone who shares this vision — someone who can take the lead, grow it, and make it their own, while I continue to support and keep building alongside.
