Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we are fully prepared to tackle the new digital SAT format. Our tutors are fully knowledgeable of the changes to the exam, and have a wide range of resources to choose from. We have a large test bank with 23 full length practice tests, 200+ video lessons, and 2000+ practice questions.

We keep our parents and students' information confidential to ensure their privacy; however, we do have a long list of success stories and testimonials you can check out!

A couple of things set us apart from other firms. First, Foundation Learning exclusively offers private tutoring and counseling services. This ensures every inch of your students' plan can be customized directly to their nand tutors have scored in the 99th percentile on college entrance exams and are from top colleges and universities. On top of that, we put all of our counselors and tutors through an extensive vetting process - allowing less that 3% of applicants to join our team.

On average, our students see a 220+ point increase on their SAT and a 7+ point increase on their ACT. We have a 96% acceptance rate for our students at their top choice colleges and universities! 

There are some key differences between the two formats. A couple notable differences are the digital test's shorter length and adaptability. The digital SAT is now 2 hours and 14 minutes, compared to the lengthy 3 hours paper test (3 hours and 50 minutes including optional essay) The The DSAT is adaptive, meaning your score on the first module will decide the level of difficulty of the second module. This will present you with questions tailored to your abilities so you can be confident that you're going to end up with an accurate score. Check out this chart which shows the digital SAT’s differences in format, structure, section layout, and more. Our new DSAT prep programs and our tutors have adapted to the new digital format!

Along with your dedicated tutor, you will also work 1:1 with your college admissions expert coming from a top university who will be working with you one on one with each part of the application. So it's two separate people, two separate profiles. One is an expert on digital SAT/ACT and test prep, the other is an expert on story development, story editing and understanding of the top colleges.

Our College Admissions Counseling program offers two main services: College Candidacy Development and End-to-End Application Support. In the first phase, your advisor assists with academic planning, leadership development, extracurriculars, and portfolio building. Then, as you near application deadlines, we provide comprehensive support for every aspect of the application process, including interviews, essays, and selecting the right mix of schools.

Once you begin tutoring with us, you will have the option to take a free diagnostic exam. Based on the results, your student’s dedicated tutor will assess strengths and weaknesses based on test results to structure tutoring needs appropriately and help decide whether the digital SAT or ACT is a better fit.

Our tutors are experienced in multiple subjects, including the digital SAT and ACT. We will match you with a tutor who is experienced in the subjects you need tutoring in. We may need to match you with two tutors if there are many subjects needed, to ensure thorough coverage. Your student’s dedicated tutor will create a custom study and learning plan specifically tailored to their needs.

Ninth grade is a great time to begin digital SAT/ACT tutoring. We will start by practicing for the PSAT or the Practice ACT. The math section on the tests include questions up to Algebra II. Practice over a longer period of time will make test day a breeze, with time to significantly boost that score!