The Support You've Been Looking For
Parenting a K-12 student is a challenge, no matter your child's grade level, personality, or aptitude. Maybe your child is bright but disorganized, and you're tired of micromanaging their academic journey. Maybe your child struggles in a particular subject but balks at your efforts to help them along. ("That's not what the teacher said to do, Mom!"). Maybe you're worried about the standardized tests and college application process that will soon shape your child's future. Or maybe your child is already performing well yet wants to achieve at an even higher level. (Small improvements make a big difference in the competitive D.C. environment.) Whatever the case, your frustrations and worries are normal--but that doesn't mean you're stuck with them.
At Educational Connections, we're committed to your child's success by matching them with the best possible tutor to help them achieve their goals and overcome their challenges.
And we're committed to your peace of mind by sending that tutor to your home for customized, one-to-one tutoring that fits your family's schedule.
It's our way of saying: We see you. We listen to you. We understand. And we're here to help.
What to Expect
Because we celebrate that every child learns differently, you won’t find a one-size-fits-all tutoring solution here. But there are certain standards we uphold to ensure every child gets the support they need to succeed in school and beyond.
The families of over 10,000 D.C. students have chosen Educational Connections for their children because we guarantee:
- Access to the most qualified tutors in the D.C. area (We hire less than 10% of the tutors who apply with us to ensure we bring you the best of the best. 87% of our tutors even hold a Master's Degree!).
- Targeted subject support and executive function skills to improve study habits.
- Customized one-to-one tutoring to help your child tap into their strengths and overcome their challenges.
- Feedback reports that document your child's progress after every session.
- Ongoing training keeps our tutors up-to-date on the best strategies and most relevant information for students.
"Our tutor was absolutely terrific! She always came prepared with great material for our daughter and did a wonderful job of keeping her engaged throughout every session. Our daughter would look forward to each visit and be visibly excited before and after each of her sessions"
The Educational Connections Difference
At Educational Connections, each student we serve receives more than just subject tutoring – they get a “coach” to help them achieve their unique goals.
Whether your student needs learning and study skills support around a single subject – or more comprehensive learning and/or wholistic executive function support – we can customize a plan to help your student find success far beyond just a grade on their report card.
Choose the Package that’s Right for your Child
Our virtual coaching packages include subject tutoring and executive function skills and habits. Scroll down for test prep packages.
Our Virtual Coaching Packages
Basic Package
- 14 Hours
- Skills Inventory
- Practical EF Strategies
- K-6th Grade $1400
- 7th – College $1540
- Best for students with one subject need or limited EF support needs.
Skills Package
- 20 Hours + 3 Free
- Skills Inventory
- Practical EF Strategies
- K-6th Grade $1990
- 7th – College $2200
- Best for students needing more support over a longer period of time.
Master Package
- 40 Hours + 9 Free
- Skills Inventory
- Practical EF Strategies
- K-6th Grade $3990
- 7th – College $4400
- Best for students needing help with multiple subjects, siblings within the same family, or students in need of extensive EF support.
For students going over one of the above packages without purchasing another package, additional hours will be billed at the retail rate of $110/hour.
Test Prep Packages
Educational Connections has four packages available for ACT, SAT, HSPT, and SSAT test prep. Each package offers one-to-one tutoring using research-based strategies for building test-taking skills and subject matter expertise. Test Prep sessions are 90 minutes long. The caliber of our tutors and the proven approach they use creates a superior test prep experience for students, helps them prepare better faster. Additionally, we have an hourly option available for last-minute prep.
20 Sessions
- 30 hours + practice tests + supplemental materials)
- Designed for students who need comprehensive preparation
- Includes initial ACT/SAT comparison consultation call with our Test Prep Manager
- Private one-to-one virtual tutoring
- Score increase guarantee
12 Sessions
- 18 hours + practice tests
- Our most popular package -- right for most students
- Includes initial ACT/SAT comparison consultation call with our Test Prep Manager
- Private one-to-one virtual tutoring
- Score increase guarantee
8 Sessions
- 12 hours + practice tests
- Ideal for students who are close to their score goal or have limited time to prepare
- Includes initial ACT/SAT comparison consultation call with our Test Prep Manager
- Private one-to-one virtual tutoring
- Score increase guarantee
Our Test Prep Guarantee
We take score increases seriously and we believe that with our customized sessions and teaching strategies, any student can improve. In fact, if a student completes a full program, including all homework and practice tests, we guarantee a score increase. And, if not, three tutoring sessions are on us!
Other Test Prep Options
Kick-Start or Refresher Sessions (six hours + practice tests): $1,050 | $175.00/hr
- Last-minute prep for students who are in a time crunch
- Private one-to-one virtual tutoring
- No score increase guarantee
SSAT Prep Packages
In order to provide our students with the highest quality resources, we continuously review our materials and partner with organizations committed to doing the same. We’re proud to partner with Test Innovators, an authorized test preparation company, to deliver all of our SSAT students premium content to help them achieve their test goals. In addition to the package price, there is a $250 materials fee for SSAT prep packages. This includes six full-length practice tests and additional practice problems for the student and tutor to work through during the preparation program.
What our customers are saying...
The Secret to Our 95% Client Satisfaction Rating
Hiring the best tutors in the area is only the first step to ensuring your family gets the support you need.
We've also designed The Dolin Process, a one-of-a-kind approach to pairing each student with the best tutor for them. Each new student is matched with a qualified tutor based on four important criteria:
- Skillset and Background -- The tutor must be skilled, trained, and experienced in tutoring the subject of strategies your child needs.
- Personality -- The tutor's approach and style should match what you've told us about your child's favorite teachers to ensure a good personality fit.
- Location -- The tutor must be able to serve your family in your home.
- Schedule -- The tutor must be able to meet with your child at a time that fits and simplifies your family's schedule
"Henrietta got a combined score of 34. I couldn't be happier with the results. Her tutor really took the time to not only prep her with the actual ACT and its nuances, but provided positive test-taking strategies as well as an extra dose of confidence! We really appreciate all of our tutors' hard work! And your work in obtaining and training such wonderful tutors and people!"
3 Easy Steps to the Support You Deserve
Don't lose another day to stressing over whether your child has everything they need to keep up or get ahead. We're here to support your child and family, so you can parent with confidence (and without all the stress).
Step 1
Request a tutor, and we'll call you to learn more about the challenges your child is facing.
Step 2
Meet your match, the tutor handpicked for your child's needs and personality based on The Dolin Process.
Step 3
Enjoy in-home, virtual, or one-to-one tutoring that empowers your child and restores your peace of mind.
Your satisfaction is very important to us. We stand behind our matching process and guarantee that if you are not happy with your child’s tutor or coach, we will either replace your tutor or give you your money back.