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Tampa 16-year-old creates AI-powered SAT prep app to help students save thousands on tutoring

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Tampa 16-year-old creates AI-powered SAT prep app to help students save thousands on tutoring
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Here's how to keep watching News Local News Wesley Chapel and Surrounding Area Actions Facebook Tweet Email Tampa 16-year-old creates AI-powered SAT prep app to help students save thousands on tutoring Eric MacDonald built AceIt to provide an accessible and affordable alternative to expensive SAT tutors. The app already has more than 10,000 users. Prev Next Eric MacDonald built AceIt to provide an accessible and affordable alternative to expensive SAT tutors.

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