Greenwich, Connecticut
SAT & ACT Tutoring and Admissions Counseling in Greenwich, CT
ConnectPrep has worked with Greenwich families since 2013: Greenwich High School students preparing for the SAT and ACT, and students at Brunswick, Greenwich Academy, Greenwich Country Day and Sacred Heart applying to college or moving between schools. Our tutors come to your home in Greenwich, from Old Greenwich and Riverside to Cos Cob and backcountry, and every program is 1:1.
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In short: ConnectPrep is a Fairfield County tutoring and admissions firm founded in Westport, Connecticut in 2013 by Jeremy Fine. We provide 1:1 SAT and ACT tutoring, college admissions counseling and private school admissions help for Greenwich students, in the student’s home or online. Greenwich High School juniors averaged 1153 on the spring 2026 Connecticut SAT School Day, with 583 students tested. Our ACT students typically gain 5 to 7 points and our SAT students average 250 points, and every program starts with a free consultation and a free diagnostic test.
Greenwich High School by the Numbers
How Greenwich High School Students Score
Greenwich High School is one of the largest high schools in Connecticut, with about 2,600 students, so its averages include a very wide range of students; it ranked eighth among Fairfield County high schools on the spring 2026 School Day SAT. These are the most recent official figures from the Connecticut State Department of Education and the Greenwich High School profile.
| Measure | Greenwich High School | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut SAT School Day, grade 11 (spring 2026) | Average 579 Reading and Writing, 574 Math (about 1153 combined); 583 students tested | CSDE EdSight, CT School Day SAT 2025-26 |
| Met or exceeded the SAT benchmark (spring 2026) | 79.9% in Reading and Writing, 64.3% in Math; 97.3% of juniors tested | CSDE EdSight |
| AP program | 35 AP courses; 3,348 AP exams taken by 1,042 students in May 2026 | Greenwich High School profile |
| National Merit | Class of 2027: 15 Semifinalists and 57 Commended Students. Class of 2026: 9 Semifinalists and 62 Commended Students. | Greenwich High School profile |
| Class rank and GPA | Greenwich High School does not rank students. Honors and AP courses are weighted on a 5 point scale; the Class of 2026 mean six semester GPA was 3.70. | Greenwich High School profile |
The grade 11 School Day SAT includes every junior, so it sits well below the scores that selective colleges see from Greenwich applicants, which reflect each student’s best score after prep and retakes. See how every Fairfield County high school compares in our Fairfield County SAT scores report.
Score Targets
What SAT or ACT Score Does a Greenwich Student Need?
We set targets from the student’s college list, not from the school average. As a starting point:
| Goal | SAT | ACT | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy League and peer universities | 1500+ | 34+ | Top of the admitted range at the most selective colleges |
| Top 25 universities and strong merit aid | 1400 to 1490 | 32 to 33 | Well above the Greenwich High School averages above |
| Top 50 universities | 1300 to 1390 | 28 to 31 | Competitive at most selective state flagships |
| Roberta B. Willis Scholarship eligibility | 1200 | 25 | Connecticut’s need and merit grant also requires top 20% class standing |
For school by school ranges, our college profiles list the middle 50% SAT and ACT scores for 100 top colleges, this list shows which colleges require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027, and our SAT prep planner explains whether a 1500 is enough for the Ivy League. Students aiming for National Merit need a 220 Selection Index in Connecticut for the class of 2027; see National Merit cutoffs by state.
SAT or ACT
Should Greenwich Students Take the SAT or the ACT?
Every Connecticut public school junior takes the SAT for free during the school day in the spring through the Connecticut SAT School Day, so Greenwich High School students already have an official SAT score by the end of junior year. Students at Brunswick, Greenwich Academy, Greenwich Country Day and Sacred Heart take the SAT or ACT on national test dates instead. Either way, the ACT is worth a serious look:
- The ACT changed. On the enhanced ACT, Science is optional and the composite is the average of English, Math and Reading only. See which colleges still want ACT Science in our ACT Science requirements list.
- Strong readers often do well on the ACT. Its Reading and English sections reward speed and precision.
- Math weighs less on the ACT. Math is half of an SAT score but a third of the ACT composite.
We start every student with a full length diagnostic so the choice is based on data. Compare the two in our SAT vs ACT guide and check upcoming SAT and ACT test dates.
What We Offer in Greenwich
ConnectPrep Programs for Greenwich Families
SAT Prep
Digital SAT prep timed around the spring Connecticut SAT School Day and national dates, with full length practice tests reviewed question by question.
ACT Prep
1:1 ACT tutoring built on our own curriculum, which teaches students to simplify and deconstruct each section. Our ACT students typically gain 5 to 7 points.
College Admissions Counseling
College list strategy, essays, activities and interviews from 9th grade through decision day. 97% of our students are admitted to a top three choice.
Private School Admissions
ISEE and SSAT prep plus advising for Brunswick, Greenwich Academy, Greenwich Country Day, Sacred Heart, King, Rye Country Day and boarding schools.
AP and Subject Tutoring
Support across the 35 AP courses Greenwich High School offers, plus honors and independent school coursework in math, science and languages.
Executive Function Coaching
Organization, planning and study skills coaching, plus support with testing accommodations requests.
Local Schools
Schools Our Greenwich Students Attend
Greenwich Public Schools
- Greenwich High School
- Central, Eastern and Western Middle Schools
- Cos Cob, Glenville, Hamilton Avenue, International School at Dundee, Julian Curtiss, New Lebanon, North Mianus, North Street, Old Greenwich, Parkway and Riverside Schools
Independent Schools Greenwich Families Consider
- Brunswick School and Greenwich Academy
- Greenwich Country Day School
- Convent of the Sacred Heart
- The Whitby School and Greenwich Catholic School
- King School (Stamford) and Rye Country Day School (Rye, NY)
Tests, deadlines and decision dates for these schools are in our Fairfield County private school admissions guide, and boarding school dates are in our boarding school deadlines table.
Fast Facts
Greenwich SAT and ACT Facts at a Glance
| What families ask | The answer |
|---|---|
| Is there a free SAT for Greenwich High School juniors? | Yes. Connecticut gives the SAT to every public school junior during the school day in the spring, with free score sends. |
| Greenwich High School grade 11 SAT average (spring 2026) | About 1153 (579 Reading and Writing, 574 Math) |
| National Merit cutoff for Connecticut | 220 Selection Index for the class of 2027 |
| Greenwich High School National Merit, class of 2027 | 15 Semifinalists and 57 Commended Students |
| Connecticut state scholarship score | 1200 SAT or 25 ACT for the Roberta B. Willis grant, plus top 20% standing and financial need |
| Is ACT Science still required? | No. It is optional, and the composite no longer includes it. A small number of colleges still want it. |
| Does ConnectPrep publish prices? | No. Every program is scoped after a free consultation and diagnostic, so no hourly rate is published. |
Common Questions
Greenwich SAT, ACT and Admissions FAQs
Does ConnectPrep tutor students in Greenwich?
Yes. ConnectPrep was founded in Westport, Connecticut in 2013 and has worked with Greenwich families since then. Tutors come to students’ homes throughout Greenwich, including Old Greenwich, Riverside, Cos Cob, Byram and backcountry, and any session can move online.
What is the average SAT score at Greenwich High School?
On the spring 2026 Connecticut SAT School Day, Greenwich High School juniors averaged 579 in Reading and Writing and 574 in Math, about 1153 combined, with 583 students tested.
How many National Merit Semifinalists does Greenwich High School have?
Greenwich High School reports 15 National Merit Semifinalists and 57 Commended Students in the class of 2027, and 9 Semifinalists and 62 Commended Students in the class of 2026. The Connecticut Semifinalist cutoff for the class of 2027 is a 220 Selection Index.
Should my Greenwich student take the SAT or the ACT?
Greenwich High School juniors get a free SAT in school in the spring, so the SAT is the default, but many students score higher on the ACT, particularly strong readers. Now that ACT Science is optional and the composite counts only English, Math and Reading, the ACT is worth a serious look. We give a full length diagnostic before choosing.
When should a Greenwich student start SAT or ACT prep?
Most students do best starting in the summer before junior year, or the fall of junior year at the latest, so there is time for two or three official tests. Students aiming for National Merit should start in the fall of sophomore year, since the October junior year PSAT is the qualifying test. Our SAT prep planner lays out the timeline by goal.
Do you help with Brunswick, Greenwich Academy and other private school admissions?
Yes. We help Greenwich families with school lists, applications, interviews and ISEE and SSAT prep for Brunswick, Greenwich Academy, Greenwich Country Day, Convent of the Sacred Heart, King, Rye Country Day and boarding schools. Our SSAT vs ISEE guide explains which test to take.
How much do scores improve with ConnectPrep?
Our ACT students typically gain 5 to 7 points on the composite, and our SAT students average a 250 point gain. Results depend on the starting point, the time available and the work the student puts in.
How much does tutoring cost?
ConnectPrep does not publish hourly rates. Every program is customized to the student, so we recommend a plan after a free consultation and diagnostic rather than quoting a one size fits all price.
Do you also offer college admissions counseling?
Yes. Many Greenwich families combine test prep with our college admissions counseling, which covers college lists, essays, activities and interviews. Our 2026-27 deadlines database lists every early and regular deadline for 403 colleges.
Start With a Free Consultation for Your Greenwich Student
Talk with ConnectPrep about your student’s goals, timeline and testing plan. We will recommend a plan after a free consultation and a free diagnostic test.
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Updated October 16, 2026. Sources: Connecticut State Department of Education, EdSight, Connecticut SAT School Day 2025-26; Greenwich High School School Profile, 2026-27; Greenwich Public Schools school directory. This is a ConnectPrep page, researched and published by ConnectPrep, an independent tutoring, test prep and admissions advising company based in Westport, Connecticut. ConnectPrep is not affiliated with Greenwich Public Schools, Greenwich High School, any independent school listed, the College Board or ACT.