At Educational Connections, we’re more than just a tutoring company.
We believe that every student, even the most accomplished ones, can use a little help with optimizing their study habits. For that reason, we incorporate skills like staying organized, planning ahead to reduce procrastination, and study techniques into most everything we do. We offer four services: Subject Tutoring, Executive Function Coaching, Test Prep, and College Consulting.
We meet students where they are. At Educational Connections, we have an outstanding tutoring program proven to fill in your child's learning gaps, keep them on track, improve executive function skills, and make parenthood a lot less stressful.
Solid test scores can make a big difference in whether students are admitted to the college or private school of their choice, even when tests are optional. Our tutors will help your child earn a higher score on high-stakes standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and SSAT.
Our Executive Function Coaching is a unique, research-based program to help your child master the skills they need to succeed in school and life. In this program, your child will learn how to get organized, manage their time well, study effectively, and stay motivated.
Our College Consultants will create a custom roadmap to college for your teen. Your student will learn how to position their unique interests, goals, and accomplishments to stand out in the competitive college admissions process.
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SAT Critical Reading: Beware Bad Advice
If there is a section that the average student dreads most on the SAT, it is the Critical Reading. Why? Well, because of the “critical reading.” Try saying those words around any high schooler and notice the unconscious subtle curl of their lips. SAT reading passages are usually dry, complex, and insipid (there’s an SAT … Read more
4 Mistakes Parents Make When Applying to a Private School
When you’re thinking about schools for your child, beware of a few common obstacles that seem to trip up even the most seasoned parents. 1. Putting all your eggs in one basket Sometimes parents will have one school in mind that they view as “perfect” and all their energy goes into getting their child into … Read more
Flipped Classrooms: Are They Worth Flipping Out Over?
There are a lot of “buzz words” in education right now. Collaboration, differentiation, and ‘project-based learning’ are just a few. All of these words are rooted in one general idea: providing students with a more interactive, hands-on, student-based learning atmosphere. These words and the idea behind them are being integrated into schools in both the … Read more
What is an Educational Coach?
Does your son fully grasp the material he is learning in the classroom but struggle to complete assignments on time? Maybe he does his assignments but cannot find his completed work on the due date? Does your daughter spend hours “studying” for her tests – reading her text book and notes over and over again- … Read more
SAT Tips from an Expert Test Prep Tutor
Jason King is at the top of his game when it comes to preparing students for the SAT. As an Educational Connections tutor, Jason typically helps his students throughout Northern Virginia achieve impressive score gains through his holistic approach. I recently asked Jason to share some of his test prep experience as well as his … Read more
Why Consider a Private School? What are the Benefits?
Just thinking about private school (a.k.a. independent school) options can feel overwhelming especially in the DC area where there are so many to choose from. Various questions cross parents’ minds such as “Is it worth the cost? Will my child fit in? How different will this school be from public? Co-ed vs. single sex? And … Read more