Avoid future stress.
Build strong foundations now.
“The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.”
– Thomas a Kempis
Pre-SAT Test Prep.
Get the foundations down in advance of intensive test prep
Our Pre-SAT Test Prep course focuses on the foundations of the math and reading portions of the SAT. By starting work on the fundamentals early (in 9th and/or 10th grade or as a rising 9th grader), students have the opportunity to develop competence in foundational math section topics such as percents, fractions, ratios, and reading graphs, and in foundational reading section topics such as parts of speech, vocabulary in context, main points and details of reading passages, and the function of phrases or sentences.
Then as rising juniors/juniors, students are well prepared to enroll in our SAT Small Group Test Prep course. Their preparation work in the Pre-SAT Test Prep course will give them more time to conquer test-taking strategies later rather than being mired down with re-learning foundational concepts.
Unlike with our SAT Small Group Test Prep course, students have the option of enrolling in either the math or reading course or both. In many cases, students have a proclivity for either the math or the reading sections. If a student already demonstrates strong competence in one section and less competence in the other, that student can focus on the section that they find most challenging.
In addition, we group our students based on our proprietary GroupSmart® algorithm (more information below). We find that by grouping students with similar aptitudes and challenges, students are able to thrive in class. While one group may be more focused on building confidence in fundamental topics, another group may be more focused on problem solving speed and in-depth topic coverage.
Please note that our Pre-SAT course is test agnostic. Because we are focusing on foundational concepts, it does not matter whether your student will be taking the current SAT or the new SAT.
The added benefit of our Pre-SAT Test Prep course is an improvement in general academics and schoolwork. The more unconscious competence we can develop in the fundamentals of math and reading, the better the academic outcomes for the student.
Vinay Bhawnani – Founder
Why should my student take this course if we’re planning on enrolling her in the SAT Small Group Test Prep course later?
Great question. While we are very proud of the success our students enjoy with our SAT Small Group Test Prep course, we’ve witnessed some unsettling developments in the last couple of years.
The global pandemic has set many students back in terms of their academic progress. This course aims to correct some of those setbacks, and do so early enough so that anxiety during official test prep is tamped down.
In addition, we are generally seeing that students are reading less, which impacts their agility and speed in the reading section of the SAT. For the math section, we are seeing students having a rather superficial knowledge of basic mathematical concepts, rather than a deep understanding of basic concepts. Again, we seek to correct these issues and augment these areas before the stress of serious test prep occurs.
GroupSmart®, our secret sauce
After years of test prep and tutoring, we know it’s critical that students feel comfortable in their learning environment. We use our proprietary GroupSmart® algorithm to intelligently group students for our Pre-SAT Test Prep courses. It’s efficient and it’s effective. Students are in class with others of similar strengths and challenges. They confidently ask questions and learn from each other’s queries. No other test prep company does this.
On our registration form, you will select all times your student is available to attend class. Then, you will receive instructions for your student to take an online proctored diagnostic test (a full-length PSAT, depending on the course you choose). About a week before classes start, we create and publish your student’s exact class schedule, which is based on test scores and your student’s availability that you entered at time of registration, as well as other information.
The Loudoun Test Prep Advantage
At LTP, we give students the confidence they need to tackle academic challenges like the SAT or AP Calculus.
We have Exceptional Instructors
Our founder, Vinay Bhawnani is integrally involved with Loudoun Test Prep. He insists on interviewing every applicant to ensure that each potential instructor meets our high standards for both subject mastery and emotional intelligence. Not all rocket scientists make good tutors.
We have Extensive Experience
When you have 50,000+ hours of tutoring under your belt, you’ve learned a few things. We’ve learned what resonates with students and what doesn’t. Our efficient and effective classes follow the unique curriculum that we have developed based on our extensive tutoring experience.
We Deliver Results
When students participate in our programs, their scores increase and so does their confidence. Typical SAT score increases are around 200 points and typical ACT score increases around 4 points.
We have Fun
We’re more than just exceptional test prep tutors. We take our job very seriously, but we have fun doing it. Students have actually written reviews saying they had fun and made friends in our courses. We even ship Skittles® and Starbursts® with our course materials to set the tone!
Looking for Individual Tutoring?
We also offer individual test prep for the PSAT/SAT/ACT.
Upcoming PRE Course Dates:
PRE121: Math Focus July 2nd – August 26th
June 26th Last Registration
16 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$999 Course Price
PRE121: Math Focus July 2nd – August 26th
June 26th Last Registration
16 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$999 Course Price
- 3-4 hours of homework each week
- Parent meetings halfway through the program
- All books/materials
PRE122: Reading & Writing Focus July 2nd – August 26th
June 26th Last Registration
16 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$999 Course Price
PRE122: Reading & Writing Focus July 2nd – August 26th
June 26th Last Registration
16 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$999 Course Price
- 3-4 hours of homework each week
- Parent meetings halfway through the program
- All books/materials
PRE200: Math & Reading/Writing July 2nd – August 26th
June 26th Last Registration
32 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$1499 Course Price
PRE200: Math & Reading/Writing July 2nd – August 26th
June 26th Last Registration
32 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$1499 Course Price
- 3-4 hours of homework each week
- Parent meetings halfway through the program
- All books/materials
PRE221: Math Focus October 1st – December 2nd
September 25th Last Registration
16 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$999 Course Price
PRE221: Math Focus October 1st – December 2nd
September 25th Last Registration
16 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$999 Course Price
- 3-4 hours of homework each week
- Parent meetings halfway through the program
- All books/materials
PRE222: Reading & Writing Focus October 1st – December 2nd
September 25th Last Registration
16 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$999 Course Price
PRE222: Reading & Writing Focus October 1st – December 2nd
September 25th Last Registration
16 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$999 Course Price
- 3-4 hours of homework each week
- Parent meetings halfway through the program
- All books/materials
PRE300: Math & Reading/Writing October 1st – December 2nd
September 25th Last Registration
32 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$1499 Course Price
PRE300: Math & Reading/Writing October 1st – December 2nd
September 25th Last Registration
32 Hours Of Instruction
6 Students Max Per Class
$1499 Course Price
- 3-4 hours of homework each week
- Parent meetings halfway through the program
- All books/materials
Questions?
Check out our FAQs, Why Us, or do it the old fashioned way and give us a call. We’d love to hear from you!
SAT or ACT?
We can help you determine the best test for your student.
