Introducing Standard Prep: EdTech Meets Generative AI

Hello world! Welcome to Standard Prep.

For years, the EdTech industry for high-stakes exams (TOEFL, GMAT, GRE) has been stagnant. Traditional platforms offer large question banks but rely on generic, mechanical scoring. Even with the recent AI boom, most apps simply bolt an AI chatbox next to a question and call it a day.

We knew there was a better way.

The Problem with Traditional 1-on-1 Tutoring

Traditional 1-on-1 online tutoring is expensive and often inconsistent. The human tutor needs to dynamically figure out your weaknesses, prepare micro-lessons, and correct your mistakes on the fly.

What if we could digitize that exact workflow at a fraction of the cost?

Our Solution: AI-in-the-Loop

At Standard Prep, we combine the most rigorously tested algorithms in education with state-of-the-art Large Language Models (LLMs).

1. IRT (Item Response Theory) & CDM (Cognitive Diagnosis Models): We don’t just score you. We track your latent ability ($\theta$) and map your proficiency across a DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) of micro-skills.
2. AI-in-the-Loop: Before you attempt a difficult Speaking or Writing task, our AI acts as your brainstorming partner. If you get stuck, it provides multi-level hints without giving away the answer. After you submit, you get instant, rubric-aligned grading and the ability to “Chat with the Examiner” for personalized follow-up questions.
3. FSRS (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler): Everything you get wrong—from specific vocabulary words to poorly structured sentences—is automatically added to an Anki-style deck powered by FSRS for optimized memory retention.

Standard Prep is designed as a fast, desktop-class PWA (Progressive Web App) to give you a distraction-free environment.

We are incredibly excited to share this with you. Let’s ace those exams together!