Digital SAT Prep
Crush the New Digital SAT
This page refers to our in-person SAT course in McLean. If you are interested in an online SAT prep option, please visit our SAT Math Boot Camp and SAT Verbal Boot Camp pages.
The Digital SAT
The College Board has updated the SAT to be digital in 2024. With this change comes a new test format, question styles, and strategies for success on the SAT. These changes can be overwhelming for students, especially those who have already prepared for the paper-and-pencil version which is now obsolete.
This informs how our course is designed: we provide up-to-date information about the new digital SAT and work with students to develop strategies and strengthen content knowledge so they can crush the SAT on Test Day.
The Course
Class time is evenly divided between the Reading and Writing and the Math sections of the SAT. Students take two practice tests outside of class to gauge their progress, and during class they complete practice problems to solidify their understanding of the different question types on the SAT. Families must purchase The Official Digital SAT Study Guide, published by the College Board, which is available on their website and at major retailers.
Reading and Writing
- Information and Ideas - Understanding a passage's central idea and details
- Craft and Structure - Exploring why authors write in a particular way
- Expression of Ideas - Learning how to best revise a text to achieve a particular goal
- Standard English Conventions - Reviewing and learning grammar rules to correctly edit written work
Math
- Algebra - Solving linear equations and inequalities, plus systems of equations
- Advanced Math - Understanding how the SAT tests knowledge of quadratic functions
- Problem-Solving and Data Analysis - Interpreting and manipulating percentages, graphs, and probability
- Geometry and Trigonometry - Reviewing formulas regarding area, volume, triangles, and circles
The Instructor, James Miller
All classes are taught by James Miller. James is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and of the University of Virginia where he majored in biology. He scored a perfect 800 in the Math section of the SAT. As a college student, he took the MCAT and scored in the top 3% of test-takers. James has taught SAT Prep for seven years with a national test prep company and Fairfax Collegiate.
Philosophy
James is a firm believer in cultivating a growth mindset in test prep courses. He appreciates that each student learns at a different pace and believes students should focus on their own improvement without comparison to their classmates. Through this, James' students learn in a comfortable environment and feel less stress as they prepare for Test Day.
Location
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
1545 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 22101
Dates and times
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Sessions take place starting in January, March, and April (see below)
All sessions run from 7:00-9:00 PM
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The course costs $600 and covers 16 hours of in-depth and in-person instruction regarding the content of the new digital SAT and the best strategies for answering each question type.
Questions? Please email James Miller at James_Miller@fairfaxcollegiate.com
Testimonials from Summer SAT Prep
Fairfax Collegiate has been a trusted provider of test prep courses for 30 years, as we continue to adapt our curriculum to changes in test structures and provide in-depth, personalized instruction to ensure students can do their best on Test Day.
I thought this class was very informative as well as engaging. Everything I learned will definitely be useful when taking the SAT.