SAT and ACT Prep
Test prep works best when it is planned and not squeezed into the last week. We help students in Northern Virginia and across the US get ready for the PSAT · SAT and ACT with live virtual sessions that fit around school and activities.
The PSAT/NMSQT is given at school each fall during an October testing window; ask your school counselor for the exact date. It is the qualifying test for National Merit for juniors (grade 11), with a Selection Index of 48–228. For 9th and 10th graders, it is great digital, adaptive SAT practice.
PSAT/NMSQT scores range from 320–1520 with Reading and Writing and Math scores. Bring the score report to a free consult and
Many juniors take their first SAT in the spring. We start with a practice score and a realistic goal, then build a week-by-week plan around weaker skills. The Digital SAT has Reading and Writing plus Math sections, two adaptive modules per section, and scores from 400 to 1600. We use full-length official practice tests, focused skill work, and retake planning.
The ACT has a core of English, Math and Reading. Science and Writing are optional. English has 50 questions in 35 minutes, Math 45 in 50 minutes, and Reading 36 in 40 minutes. The core test takes 125 minutes; the Composite score averages English, Math and Reading. We help with ACT Math, English, Reading and Writing and build a plan around practice test results.