Test Prep

One-to-One Test Prep: Faster and More Focused

Superior Test Prep

For over two decades, Educational Connections has earned a reputation as the premier provider of one-to-one, individualized test prep. Students nationwide benefit from our highly effective coaching services through personalized online sessions.

Our highly credentialed and caring test prep tutors customize each session using research-based strategies for building and strengthening test-taking skills.

The caliber of our tutors and the proven approach we use help students prepare faster and more efficiently. Our team knows exactly how to play to the strengths of each student's learning style.

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Instead of a generic, one-size-fits-all program, Educational Connections' tutors quickly assess strengths and weaknesses. Since no time is wasted on what students already know, each session targets areas where improvements will have the greatest impact on test scores.

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Don't just take our word for it! Washington FAMILY Magazine named Educational Connections the best "ACT/SAT Test Prep" company in the greater Washington, D.C. area for 2022.

"Overall, our son's score rose from a 1190 on the PSAT to a 1430 on his last SAT. His growth was remarkable, but even more important to us was the personal growth his tutor Andy inspired. He became a true mentor - encouraging him, holding him accountable, and most of all giving him a roadmap for personal success. We saw our son invest in himself and see the results of his labor. We are deeply grateful and will definitely be back with our other children!" - Jessica R., Parent

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Test Prep Plan for Success

Many families have questions about when their child should take the test, which test they should take, and when to start preparing. We can help navigate the ACT/SAT and develop a plan that suits your student's needs.

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To get your child started with one of our ACT, SAT, SSAT, or HSPT specialists schedule a consultation now!

When your child’s school of choice turns out to be test-optional, you may wonder if you can strike the SAT/ACT from your list altogether.

Read our FAQs for Test-Optional College Admission to get answers to some common questions about test-optional schools.

ACT or SAT scores are still a critical component of most college applications. Knowing which test to take and when to start preparing can be confusing. At Educational Connections, we've found the easiest way to determine which test to take is by taking a full-length diagnostic of each test and comparing the scores. You can schedule a virtual mock test here.

Our Custom Approach to Test Prep

Diagnostic Test - The student completes a full-length diagnostic test.

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Assessment - Educational Connections and your tutor determine the student's strengths, weaknesses, and areas for greatest improvement using an analysis of the diagnostic test results.

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Program Creation - A custom-designed program with goals is created to enable the tutor to target the areas in greatest need of improvement.

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Session Structure - Instruction and homework target three key areas: content review, test taking strategies, and simulated test practice.

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Streamlined Feedback - Parents receive progress reports after each tutoring session, and have access to our online portal, which provides practice test scores and feedback, homework assignments, and scheduling information.

Our Test Prep Guarantee

We take score increases seriously and believe that with our customized sessions and teaching strategies, any student can improve.

We stand by our word. In fact, if a student completes a full program, including all homework and practice tests, we guarantee a score increase. And if not, three sessions of free tutoring are on us.

Still have questions? Let us take the guesswork out of test prep. Contact us to see how we can help your child.

What Parents are Saying...

Tamara Dubowitz
Tamara Dubowitz
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In a few hours my son’s tutor had him on the right path. He scored a 96% on his test following his first two sessions. I am very happy for my son and impressed by the quality of your teachers at Educational Connections.
We’ve been working with a tutor from Education c Connections for a couple years and we think she’s the best Tutor we’ve ever worked with. Previously, we had a tutor from through the school and from another company , and they were not as experienced, professional, or as patient as out tutor from Education Connection. The Tutor is also very funny and nice!
Marianne R
Marianne R
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Cailin West
Cailin West
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Scott McClean
Scott McClean
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Very professional, responsive, flexible, and capable tutoring...excellent service.
Anne Poliakoff
Anne Poliakoff
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Our student's work with the Education Connections Tutor has transformed her understanding of chemistry (and her grades) in one month. The tutor is an expert in the subject and a skilled and supportive teacher. Our student enjoys the subject now and is confident of success. We couldn't be happier.
Stacie Sperry
Stacie Sperry
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Our first assigned coach, Sarah, has been phenomenal. She’s teaching my son new skills and providing coaching (and sanity) for me as we navigate issues with instruction at our school.Although my son was initially adamant that he was NOT going to work with Miss Sarah, he said to me this week, “I actually like working Miss Sarah. It’s making my studying go faster.”For our family, the support we’re getting as a family has been worth the investment, and we have been very pleased with the coach they assigned to our son. Although we had concerns about the virtual nature of the tutoring, screen sharing has been very effective and Sarah and my son very quickly established rapport.
Ron G
Ron G
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I had been watching the videos and seminars from Educational Connections for a few years, and decided to ask them for help with my son's college planning. I was having trouble having him focus on the topic and get "serious" about it in his sophomore year. the team at EC and especially Kristen have helped get his attention and have put together a solid plan for him to follow.Ultimately its up to him to execute, but the guidance they've provide up to this point in course selection, college planning, essay writing and even general guidance has been helpful and we feel we are very well positioned for Senior year.I would recommend them many times over.
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