Alexis Andrés Ávila

For over 20 years, Alexis has led Prepped and Polished to become a top provider of personalized tutoring, test prep, executive function, and admissions consulting services. His passion for education stems from personal high school struggles—hanging out with the wrong crowd, not excelling academically, and facing bullying. A relative and University of Virginia law professor helped him realize that consistent effort leads to progress and reduces stress.

By 1999, he recognized that the traditional education system often fails to provide the tailored support students need. This drove him to found Prepped and Polished as a true partner in educational journeys, creating a seamless and stress-free experience for students. The company has achieved remarkable results: 98% of students significantly improved test scores, over 100,000 hours of tutoring provided, thousands accepted into top-tier schools, consistently rated 5 stars, and hundreds of free educational videos with 1 million+ global views.

Described by students as engaging, supportive, patient, and enthusiastic, Alexis has helped students of all ages gain confidence, maximize academic potential, and achieve dramatically improved grades and test scores. He is frequently quoted by U.S. News & World Report and has traveled over one hundred thousand miles to educate students in person, working with well over a thousand families.