C2 Education of Silver SpringTutoring, Test Prep & College Counseling

Many students benefit from several months of consistent SAT preparation, but the right starting point depends on your student’s current performance, target score, anticipated test date, coursework, and schedule. At C2, we help families map those factors together so preparation can begin with enough time for skill development, practice, feedback, and adjustments. We recommend that students aim to finalize their SAT scores by the spring of their junior year leaving the summer between junior and senior year to develop an admissions strategy and to focus on their personal statement and supplemental essays. This means that many of our most successful students begin SAT preparation as early as 9th or 10th grade in order to maximize their test scores.

Yes. SAT preparation can be planned around AP classes, sports, extracurricular activities, and other academic priorities. At C2, we take the student’s test date, school workload, activities, and goals into consideration when developing a realistic academic plan, then we work with the family to adjust the schedule and focus as demands change.

The importance of SAT and ACT scores depends on each college’s current admissions policy and how testing fits into your student’s overall application. Families should check the requirements of target colleges as these have changed over the last few years and we anticipate they will continue to do so in the years to come. At C2 Eductaion, we help parents and students incorporate testing decisions into a broader academic plan and admissions strategy.

The cost of SAT prep at C2 Education depends on the student’s starting point, score goals, testing timeline, and recommended preparation plan. We begin by learning about your student’s goals and academic picture and may recommend a diagnostic test; from there, we build a personalized plan and review program options with your family during the consultation.