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# Exam Preparation Game Apps
The High School Story App Makes SAT Prep Less Stressful for Students

By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-12-05 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sat-prep
References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/04/highschoolstory-sat/) & [highschoolstory](http://www.highschoolstory.com/)

This role-playing game for your smartphone takes a [gamified approach to SAT prep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamsmart). From mobile game developer Pixelberry Studio, High School Story is a free iOS and Android app that makes preparing for the SAT test more fun for high school students.

With test preparation features like Extra Credit, character-unlocking challenges, minigames and others, the app also enables players to buy rings (the game's currency) to unlock even more premium features. The [educational game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/familyfunhub) incorporates social elements into the story as well.

In previous versions of the game, the socially-minded startup addressed issues like cyberbullying and eating disorders. In addition to offering SAT prep, High School Story teaches players to handle their [stress levels while studying](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-student) for important college entrance examinations.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 33% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Gamified Learning:** The High School Story app gamifies SAT preparation, inspiring other educational apps to incorporate game-like features to make studying and learning more engaging.
- **Edutainment:** The High School Story app combines education and entertainment, fueling the edutainment industry with new ideas to create more impactful experiences.
- **Interactive Learning:** High School Story's interactive learning feature encourages students to take charge of their education and opens up opportunities for other industries, such as education, to incorporate more interactive elements.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Education Technology:** The High School Story app and similar educational apps tap into the potential of edtech to create innovative technologies that improve the learning experience.
- **Mobile Gaming:** The High School Story app brings a new dimension to mobile gaming that enhances educational value, opening up the potential for mobile gaming companies to develop similar interactive educational game apps.
- **Publishing & Media:** The High School Story app combines storytelling and education, presenting an opportunity for publishing and media industries to create content that is both entertaining and educational.

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