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Test & Essay Prep

Strategy Meets Confidence.

 

We help high school juniors and seniors go from stressed and scattered to clear and confident — through personalized SAT, ACT, and college essay preparation that works with both brain and body.

College prep that builds calm, focus, and communication skills — not just test tricks.

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Test & Essay Prep

Strategy Meets Confidence.

 

We help high school juniors and seniors go from stressed and scattered to clear and confident — through personalized SAT, ACT, and essay preparation that works with both brain and body.

College prep that builds calm, focus, and communication skills — not just test tricks.

Let's Connect
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Our Approach — The Four Foundations of Conscious Tutoring

Science

Research That Works


We use evidence-based reading, writing, and math methods aligned to SAT, ACT, and AP standards. Students receive adaptive diagnostics and feedback so they always know where to focus next.

Self

Calm Under Pressure


We integrate short nervous-system resets and focus tools to manage test anxiety and improve recall. Students learn how to regulate emotions and sustain mental clarity — a lifelong skill.

Skill

Step-by-Step Strategy


From essay outlines to timed problem solving, we teach process over panic. Each student develops their own “exam playbook” to apply across tests and subjects.

Social

Guided Accountability


For students who join partner or small-group sessions, collaboration builds motivation and resilience. They see that effort isn’t just personal — it’s shared.

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Program Overview

  • Format: 1:1, paired, or small-group depending on student needs and schedule availability
  • Focus Areas: SAT/ACT/AP strategy, pacing, essay structure, revision, planning, test confidence
  • Sessions: 20-session test and essay prep package. Assessment is included.
  • Schedule: Monday–Saturday options
  • Assessment: Full evaluation and extra support for essays included
Payment plans and voucher funding are available. All tutoring fees are nonrefundable.

How Enrollment Works

Contact Us

Tell us about your child, goals, schedule, and what kind of support you are looking for.

Complete the Learning Assessment

We look at early reading, writing, number sense, attention, confidence, and readiness skills.

Choose Your Prep Path

We confirm whether the focus is SAT/ACT/AP prep, essay support, writing strategy, or a blend.

Begin Your Test & Essay Prep Plan

We place sessions as 30-minute 1:1 support or 45-minute partner/small-group support based on the plan, schedule, and available cohort fit.

Chose Focused Test & Essay Support 

Trained Teachers. Proven Methods. Real Progress.

Small groups. Individual support. Real transformation.
Enrollment closes when cohorts fill (12 students maximum per program).

This semester-long studio experience helps students write with clarity, manage academic demands, and thrive in a supportive learning community — not just survive the semester.

What’s Included

Assessment + Session Options

  • Starts with a learning and prep assessment
  • 20 focused prep sessions
  • Sessions target test strategy, writing, pacing, planning, and revision
  • Essay-review allowance to be confirmed by Christina

Focused Prep Plan

  • You select your preferred time slots

  • We schedule the right format based on your child's needs and availability

  • Monday-Saturday sessions available

  • Same trained educator whenever scheduling allows

Comprehensive Assessment Package

  • Test prep and writing assessment included

  • Multi-page diagnostic report

  • Personalized learning plan

  • Progress tracking throughout the semester including mid and end of semester reviews.

Additional Support Included

  • Email check-ins between sessions

  • Digital to access to session curriculum, assessments and notes

  • IEP/504 plan consultation and feedback

  • Access to community events

  • Parent progress updates 

  • Optional school meeting attendance (discounted rates)

All sessions must be used within the semester of purchase. Sessions cannot be extended or rolled forward. See Parent Agreement for complete policies. All tutoring fees are nonrefundable. Payment plans cannot be canceled early.

Is Test & Essay Prep the right fit?

  • This package is best for students who need focused support with test strategy, pacing, essay structure, revision, planning, or academic writing confidence.

  •  The 20-session package gives enough time to assess the student's starting point, build a prep plan, practice consistently, and revise writing with support.

  •  Voucher and private-pay families can use the $1,600 package, or the $352 x 5 payment plan if offered.

Investment & Payment Options

Test & Essay Prep - Pay in Full

$1,600

(Save $160 vs. payment plan)

  • Assessment included
  • 20 focused prep sessions
  • Essay-review allowance to be confirmed
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Test & Essay Prep - Payment Plan

$352 x 5

(Total $1760)

  • Same 20 sessions + assessment
  • Spread over 5 months
  • Payment plans cannot be canceled early
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Our Commitment:

We are committed to matching the prep plan to the student's goals, timeline, and starting point. After the assessment, we will confirm whether the plan should focus on test strategy, writing, essays, pacing, or a blend.
All tutoring fees are nonrefundable. Once a package is purchased, we reserve your child's spot and plan staffing around that commitment.

What Parents Are Saying

“Our daughter’s ACT score jumped in a way I wasn't expecting — but what mattered most was how calm she was on test day.”

- Parent, Grade 12

“The essay prep completely changed how my son writes. His college application essays felt like him — not something generated from a bot.”

- Parent, Grade 11

“It’s the first time I’ve seen my child light up during a lesson. She feels proud instead of pressured.”

- Parent, Age 5
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Why Connected Tutors


Founded and directed by Christina Lane, M.Ed., Connected Tutors blends proven literacy science with the emotional and executive functioning support high schoolers need most.

Each student’s plan is reviewed and guided by certified educators who specialize in academic strategy, focus, and confidence — ensuring measurable results and sustainable growth.

Meet Our Team