Serving students nationwide through in person and online sessions

— CHICAGO NORTH SHORE  ·  COOK COUNTY

Get Your Best SAT Score.

In Texas.

Expert 1:1 Digital SAT tutoring for Texas and Greens Farms Academy families. ConnectPrep delivers personalized, adaptive-strategy prep that has driven 100–500 point gains for Texas students. Serving the Texas and neighboring Cook County communities in-home, and online nationwide.

SAT RESULTS · CHICAGO NORTH SHORE

100–500

Point gains for ConnectPrep Texas students

97%

Full-program students admitted to a top-3 choice

1:1

Private tutoring only — no group classes, ever

17+

Years of expert SAT tutoring in Cook County

1239

STAPLES CLASS OF 2025 MEAN SAT

Top
0.1%

OF STUDENTS ADMITTED TO TOP-3 COLLEGES

500

HIGHEST SINGLE-STUDENT SCORE IMPROVEMENT

1400

GREENS FARMS ACADEMY MEAN SAT

17+

YEARS SERVING COOK COUNTY FAMILIES

— WHY CONNECTPREP

What Makes ConnectPrep Different
From Every Other Option in Texas

Most test prep companies deliver a national curriculum. ConnectPrep is built around what Texas and Texas Academy students actually face — the AP calendar, FCIAC sports, and a college bar where 1500+ is the real target.

We Teach — Not Just Review

Every session builds genuine understanding of the Digital SAT’s adaptive structure — not passive content review. We deconstruct exactly what each question demands and how to answer efficiently, including Module 1 strategy that most programs miss entirely.

Personalized From the First Session

Every Texas student starts with a full diagnostic Digital SAT in Bluebook — the same software used on test day at Texas. We identify exactly where points are being lost and build a program around those specific gaps, not a generic national curriculum.

Test Prep + Admissions Advising, Bundled

ConnectPrep bundles college admissions strategy with SAT prep — your score goal is calibrated to your target schools from day one. Families who need both services often find our integrated program costs less than booking a tutor and an independent counselor separately.

— OUR PROCESS

How ConnectPrep 1:1 SAT Prep Works in Texas

1

Free Consultation & Diagnostic

Free 30-minute call with founder Jeremy Fine. We review your student’s current score, target schools, and timeline — then run a full Bluebook diagnostic to map exactly where points are being lost.

2

Custom Weekly Program Built

Your tutor builds a week-by-week plan around your target test date, Texas’s AP calendar, and FCIAC sports schedule. Sessions run 60–90 minutes — in your Texas home or online.

3

Practice, Track & Adjust

Full-length Bluebook practice tests administered throughout the program. Post-test reviews go question-by-question on every missed item. Plans are updated every two weeks based on real data, not gut feeling.

4

Test Day. Score. Done.

Most Texas students test at Texas High School (CEEB 070-920). We simulate real conditions — Bluebook app, timing, and pacing — so test day feels like practice, not a surprise.

— SCORE CONTEXT

What SAT Score Do Texas Students Actually Need?

The Texas Class of 2025 mean SAT was 1239. Greens Farms Academy reports an average of 1400. For students targeting Ivy and peer-tier programs — the schools most Texas families are aiming at — the competitive threshold is 1500 or above.

That gap between the Texas mean and a competitive application score sits squarely in the 100–500 point improvement range ConnectPrep targets. Every program starts with understanding where your student sits today and what score they need for their specific college list.

SCORE CONTEXT TARGET SCHOOLS
1500+ 99th percentile range Ivy / peer tier
1400–1499 Texas Academy mean / strong Top-25 universities
1300–1399 Above Texas mean Top-50 universities
1239 Texas Class 2025 mean Broad match range

500 POINTS · 99TH PERCENTILE

“Working with Chris and ConnectPrep was a game-changer for me. Chris generously provided various resources that I utilized to the fullest extent, resulting in a 500-point increase in my SAT score, placing me in the 99th percentile. I’m incredibly grateful for Chris’s expertise and patience throughout the process. If you’re looking to truly improve your scores, I wholeheartedly recommend Chris and ConnectPrep.”

— Graham Z., ConnectPrep Client · the Texas

— WHEN TO START

The Three Windows for Texas Students

The Texas school calendar adds real pressure points. AP exams in May, FCIAC fall sports, and the March SAT all compress prep windows in ways a national calendar ignores.

BEST START · OCTOBER SOPHOMORE YEAR

Strongest setup. Most runway.

Builds to the March SAT junior year with full time to adjust. Accommodates AP and sports calendar. Students enter junior year with a baseline score to build from.

MOST COMMON · SUMMER BEFORE JUNIOR YEAR

Three uninterrupted months into August or October test date.

The most common ConnectPrep entry point. Focused summer prep with enough runway for the fall test cycle.

WORKABLE · FALL JUNIOR YEAR

Compressed but achievable.

Less margin for an adverse test day. December SAT is the final realistic window for most juniors applying early action.

— COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions from Texas Families

Yes. About half our Texas client base is from Texas High School and half from Greens Farms Academy, plus students attending boarding schools who return for breaks. Our tutors are equipped for both school environments and for students managing different AP loads and college application timelines.
Yes. ConnectPrep tutors travel to Texas homes for weekly 1-on-1 sessions. Live online sessions are also available when scheduling is tight due to sports or activities. We work around your calendar — not the other way around.
The Digital SAT is two hours, fully adaptive, scored 400–1600, and taken on the Bluebook app. The Enhanced ACT is approximately two hours, linear (not adaptive), with an optional Science section, scored 1–36. Most Texas students run a diagnostic of both before committing. Most Texas families end up focusing on the SAT, but we support both.
ConnectPrep does not offer a contractual score guarantee. We do report consistent results: 100–500 point improvements across our Texas client base, and 97% of full-program students admitted to one of their top three college choices. We share verified outcomes data on request.
Yes. Our tutors regularly work with students who have ADHD, anxiety, or executive function challenges. Sessions are individualized so we can adjust pacing, structure, and reinforcement strategies. We also coach families on test-day accommodations strategy through Texas and the College Board.
Most Texas students test at Texas High School (CEEB code 070-920), which has Bluebook-supported school-issued Chromebooks. Some families opt for Norwalk High or Wilton High when Texas slots fill. ConnectPrep practices students on the same device they intend to test on — no surprises on test day.

— FREE CONSULTATION

Your Student's Best SAT Score
Starts in Texas.

Talk with ConnectPrep founder Jeremy Fine about your student’s current SAT score, target colleges, and timeline. We’ll recommend an honest path — whether that includes ConnectPrep or not.

Call (914) 288-5718  ·  [email protected]  ·  the Texas & online nationwide

ConnectPrep’s Texas program is part of our broader SAT tutoring service areas — covering Cook County, Westchester, NYC, Northern New Jersey, and online nationwide.  ·  View full SAT prep program