— WINNETKA, IL · COOK COUNTY
Get Your Best SAT Score.
In Winnetka.
Expert 1:1 Digital SAT tutoring for New Trier and Greens Farms Academy families. ConnectPrep delivers personalized, adaptive-strategy prep that has driven 100–500 point gains for Winnetka students. Serving Winnetka, IL and neighboring Cook County communities in-home, and online nationwide.
SAT RESULTS · WINNETKA
100–500
Point gains for ConnectPrep Winnetka 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 Winnetka
Most test prep companies deliver a national curriculum. ConnectPrep is built around what New Trier and New Trier High School 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 Winnetka student starts with a full diagnostic Digital SAT in Bluebook — the same software used on test day at New Trier. 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 Winnetka
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, New Trier’s AP calendar, and FCIAC sports schedule. Sessions run 60–90 minutes — in your Winnetka 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 Winnetka students test at New Trier 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 Winnetka Students Actually Need?
The New Trier 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 Winnetka families are aiming at — the competitive threshold is 1500 or above.
That gap between the New Trier 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 | New Trier High School mean / strong | Top-25 universities |
| 1300–1399 | Above New Trier mean | Top-50 universities |
| 1239 | New Trier 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 · Winnetka, IL
— WHEN TO START
The Three Windows for Winnetka Students
The Winnetka 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.
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.
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.
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 Winnetka Families
— FREE CONSULTATION
Your Student's Best SAT Score
Starts in Winnetka.
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] · Winnetka, IL & online nationwide
ConnectPrep’s Winnetka 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