AceIt App: Teen's AI-Powered SAT Prep Revolution

0:00A 16-year-old from Tampa named Eric McDonald just dropped A-Side, an AI-powered app that's shaking of SAT prep. It's free or super cheap, taking on those tutors who charge thousands for average results, and it's already pulled in over 10,000 users since. Launching last November, Eric got the idea watching friends shell out big bucks for Mehe Tutoring so he built this smartphone tutor with smart algorithms to help kids study, smarter. He's been coding since he was 9, starting with Roblox games and leveling up to AI tools, and he handles everything solo from software to marketing and design. Students at his school, like sophomore Matthew Gibbons, swear by it for spotting weak spots and drilling those questions to boost scores and confidence. Matthew says it gives him a real grip on the test format, making prep feel way less stressful. Eric's racked up more than 105 star reviews, and he's pushing for 200 while chasing a fellowship

1:00to scale up. His dad Paul calls him a clever standout, not surprised by the buzz. As Eric I's building a massive company reaching millions, he's proving young hustlers can make education fairer for all watch. This kid redefined the game. That's the story for today, Tampa Bay News Today, driven by AI.