2022 Summer Program
Prime Learning Center has now opened enrollment for the 2022 Summer Program, which will begin from June 13. Summer courses help students stay focused, prepare for upcoming tests and classes, and build important skills.
We hope you will find a course that suits your student's needs. Please feel free to contact us to learn more.
☞ Register by April 30, 2022 for a tuition discount of 10%.
Important Information Regarding Covid-related School Closures:
PLC will conform to state and FCPS policy regarding in-person classes. If FCPS schools shut down and transition to remote learning, then PLC will follow suit and change all in-person classes to live-online instruction. We are committed to offering our students the same quality of education while preserving the community’s health and safety.
Before registering for our classes, please be aware that in the event of a switch to live-online instruction we will not offer refunds for purchased tutoring hours.
2022 Summer SAT Prep Course A (Classes begin: 6/13/2022)
Our summer courses are designed to completely prepare students for the SAT and give them guided practice. Tutors for the English sections cover everything including writing, grammar, and focused reading. Math tutors take multiple approaches for every type of problem on the SAT, allowing students with different learning styles to find methods they can use.
This course includes full-length diagnostic test, three full-length simulation exams and a cumulative review.
You can choose from one of the following offered courses and see below for our full list of courses, offered at our Fairfax facility.
Fairfax Branch "Course A" Class Schedules
| Fairfax Branch: Course A Session 1 (Classes: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu, 9-1pm) |
Class # | Fairfax Branch: Course A Session 2 (Classes: Sat/Sun, 9-1pm) |
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| Day | Date | Time | Day | Date | Time | |
| Mon | June 13 | 9:00am - 12:05pm Full-Length Diagnostic Test |
1 | Sat | June 18 | 9:00am - 12:05pm Full-Length Diagnostic Test |
| Tue | June 14 | 9:00am - 1:00pm* | 2 | Sun | June 19 | 9:00am - 1:00pm* |
| Wed | June 15 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | 3 | Sat | June 25 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| Thu | June 16 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | 4 | Sun | June 26 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| Mon | June 20 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | 5 | Sat | July 9 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| Tue | June 21 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | 6 | Sun | July 10 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| Wed | June 22 | 9:00am - 12:05pm Full-Length Simulation Test #1 |
7 | Sat | July 16 | 9:00am - 12:05pm Full-Length Simulation Test #1 |
| Thu | June 23 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | 8 | Sun | July 17 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| Mon | June 27 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | 9 | Sat | July 23 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| Tue | June 28 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | 10 | Sun | July 24 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| Wed | June 29 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | 11 | Sat | July 30 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| Thu | June 30 | 9:00am - 12:05pm Full-Length Simulation Test #2 |
12 | Sun | July 31 | 9:00am - 12:05pm Full-Length Simulation Test #2 |
| Tue | July 5 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | 13 | Sat | Aug. 6 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| Wed | July 6 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | 14 | Sun | Aug. 7 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| Thu | July 7 | 9:00am - 12:05pm Full-Length Final Test 1:00pm - 3:00pmCumulative Review |
15 | Sat | Aug. 13 | 9:00am - 12:05pm Full-Length Final Test 1:00pm - 3:00pmCumulative Review |
Important Information Regarding Covid-related School Closures:
PLC will conform to state and FCPS policy regarding in-person classes. If FCPS schools shut down and transition to remote learning, then PLC will follow suit and change all in-person classes to live-online instruction. We are committed to offering our students the same quality of education while preserving the community’s health and safety.
Before registering for our classes, please be aware that in the event of a switch to live-online instruction we will not offer refunds for purchased tutoring hours.
Top 1% "Experienced and Highly Qualified" Tutors
- Anna Durden — TJ Graduate, College of William & Mary
- Alexandra Nguyen — University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- Lan-Anh Tran — University of Virginia
2022 Summer SAT Prep Course B (Classes begin: 7/11/2022)
Our summer courses are designed to completely prepare students for the SAT and give them guided practice. Tutors for the English sections cover everything including writing, grammar, and focused reading. Math tutors take multiple approaches for every type of problem on the SAT, allowing students with different learning styles to find methods they can use.
This course includes full-length diagnostic test, three full-length simulation exams and a cumulative review.
You can choose from one of the following offered courses and see below for our full list of courses, offered at our Fairfax facility.
"2022 Summer SAT Prep Course B" Class Schedules
| Class # | Date | Fairfax Branch (M/T/W/Th: 9-1pm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon, July 11 | 9:00am - 12:05pm Full-Length Diagnostic Test* |
| 2 | Tue, July 12 | 9:00am - 1:00pm*** |
| 3 | Wed, July 13 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| 4 | Thu, July 14 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| 5 | Mon, July 18 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| 6 | Tue, July 19 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| 7 | Wed, July 20 | 9:00am - 12:05pm Full-Length Simulation Test #1 |
| 8 | Thu, July 21 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| 9 | Mon, July 25 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| 10 | Tue, July 26 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| 11 | Wed, July 27 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| 12 | Thu, July 28 | 9:00am - 12:05pm Full-Length Simulation Test #2 |
| 13 | Mon, Aug. 1 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| 14 | Tue, Aug. 2 | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| 15 | Wed, Aug. 3 | 9:00am - 12:05pm Full-Length 1:00pm - 3:00pmFinal Test* Cumulative Reviews |
Important Information Regarding Covid-related School Closures:
PLC will conform to state and FCPS policy regarding in-person classes. If FCPS schools shut down and transition to remote learning, then PLC will follow suit and change all in-person classes to live-online instruction. We are committed to offering our students the same quality of education while preserving the community’s health and safety.
Before registering for our classes, please be aware that in the event of a switch to live-online instruction we will not offer refunds for purchased tutoring hours.
Top 1% "Experienced and Highly Qualified" Tutors
- Anna Durden — TJ Graduate, College of William & Mary
- Alexandra Nguyen — University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- Lan-Anh Tran — University of Virginia
2022 Summer SAT Prep Course C (Classes begin: 8/8/2022)
Similar to our standard summer SAT course A, our SAT course C are intensively designed to completely prepare students for the NEW SAT and give them guided practice. But at a faster pace, the intensive course is to accommodate busy summer schedules or students who desire more intensive practice. Students receive all the same great test prep information and advice, but they meet with our tutors four days a week for focused practice sessions. Tutors for both the English and Math sections of the test work with students through rigorous material designed to improve the students' capabilities in every section by as much as possible.
This course includes full-length diagnostic test, two full-length simulation exams and a cumulative review.
You can choose from one of the following offered courses and see below for our full list of courses, offered at our Fairfax and McLean facilities.
Fairfax Branch & McLean Branch "Course C" Class Schedules
| Fairfax Branch: Course C (Classes: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri, 9-1pm) |
Class # | McLean Branch: Course C (Classes: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri, 2-6pm) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | Date | Time | Day | Date | Time | |
| Mon | Aug. 8 | 9:00am - 12:05pm Full-Length Diagnostic Test |
1 | Mon | Aug. 8 | 2:00pm - 5:05pm Full-Length Diagnostic Test |
| Tue | Aug. 9 | 9:00am - 1:00pm* | 2 | Tue | Aug. 9 | 2:00pm - 6:00pm* |
| Wed | Aug. 10 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | 3 | Wed | Aug. 10 | 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Thu | Aug. 11 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | 4 | Thu | Aug. 11 | 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Fri | Aug. 12 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | 5 | Fri | Aug. 12 | 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Mon | Aug. 15 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | 6 | Mon | Aug. 15 | 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Tue | Aug. 16 | 9:00am - 12:05pm Full-Length Simulation Test |
7 | Tue | Aug. 16 | 2:00pm - 5:05pm Full-Length Simulation Test |
| Wed | Aug. 17 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | 8 | Wed | Aug. 17 | 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Thu | Aug. 18 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | 9 | Thu | Aug. 18 | 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Fri | Aug. 19 | 9:00am - 12:05pm Full-Length Final Test 1:00pm - 3:00pmCumulative Review |
10 | Fri | Aug. 19 | 2:00am - 5:05pm Full-Length Final Test 5:30pm - 7:30pmCumulative Review |
| Sat, Aug. 27, 2022 | August 2022 SAT Adminstration Date. Good Luck!! | |||||
Important Information Regarding Covid-related School Closures:
PLC will conform to state and FCPS policy regarding in-person classes. If FCPS schools shut down and transition to remote learning, then PLC will follow suit and change all in-person classes to live-online instruction. We are committed to offering our students the same quality of education while preserving the community’s health and safety.
Before registering for our classes, please be aware that in the event of a switch to live-online instruction we will not offer refunds for purchased tutoring hours.
Top 1% "Experienced and Highly Qualified" Tutors
- Anna Durden — TJ Graduate, College of William & Mary
- Alexandra Nguyen — University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- Lan-Anh Tran — University of Virginia
ACT Prep: Live Online One-on-One Tutoring Only
Why Choose Prime Learning Center?
- Flexible Approach: PLC tutors realize that not every student learns the same way. Tutors account for the student’s unique needs and consider multiple perspectives when preparing and executing lessons.
- First-hand Experience: Our tutors have achieved excellent scores in the ACT subjects they tutor. They have in-depth knowledge about not only the content of the test but also effective test-taking strategies, making them more qualified than other teachers.
- Tutoring Material: These days, students can easily be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of resources that are available to them--from countless name-brand study guides to online programs. We have reviewed a wide variety of ACT materials and use what students and tutors have found work. We create comprehensive custom syllabi and lesson plans to make sure students get the most out of their courses.
- Guided Practice: Students are taught precisely what skills they need and given guided practice. Homework is an important part of our curriculum, as continual reinforcement is vital to improving one's score.
- Essays: Many other test prep programs do not offer students personalized writing help, but PLC's writing tutors take the time to give frequent, personalized corrections and suggestions for improvement.
☞ One-on-one tutoring consists of 20 hours. This package includes six 3-hour sessions with the tutor, in addition to a diagnostic test and simulation test.
We ask that parents and students review the following information regarding our Live Online ACT courses before classes start.
- One-Time Class Material Pick-Up: We will provide our full course material packets before classes start. Please pick up these materials at our Fairfax branch (Address below) between 9-12pm on every Saturday: If you cannot make those dates/times, please email to set an appointment.
- Live Online Classes held on Zoom: Our classes will be held on Zoom, and live meetings will have a link and password shared via email the morning of each class. If your student has not already, please have him or her sign up for a Zoom account.
- At-home Full-length Diagnostic Tests and Simulation Tests: To comply with social distancing guidelines, students will take all full-length diagnostic and simulation tests at home, self-proctored. These tests will be given with the full course material packets in a labeled envelope. Answers will be provided in a pdf via email the evening of test days.
Top 1% "Experienced and Highly Qualified" Tutors
- Anna Durden — TJ Graduate, College of William and Mary
- Alexandra Nguyen — University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- Lan-Anh Tran — University of Virginia
Upcoming ACT Test Dates
TJ Admission Essay Prep In-Person One-on-One Tutoring
TJHSST Admission Eligibility Requirements:
- New Requirements : Enrolled in both math and science honors courses. Enrolled in one additional honors course or identified as a Young Scholar*. (*Information regarding potential waivers will be forthcoming.)
- Math Requirements: Applicants to the freshman class at TJHSST must be taking a full-year of Honors Algebra 1 for high school credit or a higher level math course in grade 8 to apply to TJHSST. Algebra 1, Part A does not satisfy the math prerequisite for freshman application. Your school must verify the math course you are enrolled in for grade 8 on the application form.
- Grade Point Average (GPA): All applicants to TJHSST, at the completion of 7th grade, must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher in order to be eligible to apply.
TJHSST Freshman Application Key Components:
Students will be evaluated on their grade point average (GPA); a portrait sheet where they will be asked to demonstrate Portrait of a Graduate attributes and 21st centaury skills; a problem-solving essay; and experience factors.
- Complete the Student Portrait Sheet: Students will demonstrate Portrait of a Graduate attributes and 21st Century Skills.
- Problem-Solving Essay: May include math and/or science, but will most likely be a test mainly of the students’ ability to organize and communicate conclusions about a complex topic.
☞ Applicants will compose and complete the student portrait sheets and problem-solving essay themselves, but we can help the student to:
Skill Focus
- Understand what TJHSST wants
- Write effective essays
- Manage their time
Student Portrait Sheet
- Brainstorm and explain accomplishment
- Think of activities and skills
- Develop their personal statements
Problem-solving essay
- Improve problem solving skills and scientific literacy
- Learn to organize a many step explanation effectively
- Practice technical writing to communicate the complex ideas
- Master essay planning
- Editing
☞The TJHSST Admission Essay Tutoring will consist of one-on-one tutoring 20 hours (10 sessions) to help the students improve their writing. The student should bring an individual laptop to all the tutoring sessions.
Top 1% "Experienced and Highly Qualified" TJ Admission Essay Tutor
- Anna Durden — TJ Graduate, College of William & Mary
- Alexandra Nguyen — University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Apply to TJHSST and Decision Process
2022 Summer AP Subject Enrichment Course
we offer AP subject tutoring in: Math, Physics, and more.
☞ 12 Sessions in Six-Week Program: Monday, June 20 through Friday, July 29
Summer AP Enrichment courses help students review or prepare for upcoming fall AP classes. Our tutors help students review what they may not feel comfortable with and find their specific problem areas.
We use Standard Fairfax County textbooks supplemented by our proven syllabi and lesson plans to help your student learn. Whatever your student's needs are, Prime Learning Center can help improve understanding and overall abilities in the AP Subjects this Summer. All classes are capped at 5 students to allow for individualized attention.
Group Tutoring Class Schedule
| Subject | Fairfax Branch | |
|---|---|---|
| Day | Time | |
| AP Calculus AB/BC | Tuesday and Thursday | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
| AP Physics 1 (Mechanics) | Tuesday and Thursday | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
| AP Computer Science | Monday and Wednesday | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
| AP Chemistry (Live Online Only) |
Tuesday and Thursday | 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Important Information Regarding Covid-related School Closures:
PLC will conform to state and FCPS policy regarding in-person classes. If FCPS schools shut down and transition to remote learning, then PLC will follow suit and change all in-person classes to live-online instruction. We are committed to offering our students the same quality of education while preserving the community’s health and safety.
Before registering for our classes, please be aware that in the event of a switch to live-online instruction we will not offer refunds for purchased tutoring hours.
Top 1% "Experienced and Highly Qualified" Tutors
- Alexandra Nguyen — University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- Lan-Anh Tran — University of Virginia
- Kevin Dodd — TJ Graduate, Lehigh University
2022 Summer Math Enrichment Course
☞ 12 Sessions in Six-Week Program: Monday, June 20 through Friday, July 29
Summer Math Enrichment courses keep the students in problem-solving practice and prepare them for upcoming fall classes. We teach the same textbooks as Fairfax County Public Schools, along with our own proven syllabi and lesson plans. Classes are capped at 6 students, creating a comfortable environment in which to share and explore new concepts.
Group Tutoring Class Schedule
| Subject | Fairfax Branch | |
|---|---|---|
| Day | Time | |
| Algebra II | Monday and Wednesday | 4:00 - 6:00pm |
| Pre Calculus | Monday and Wednesday | 2:00 - 4:00pm |
| AP Calculus AB/BC | Tuesday and Thursday | 2:00 - 4:00pm |
Important Information Regarding Covid-related School Closures:
PLC will conform to state and FCPS policy regarding in-person classes. If FCPS schools shut down and transition to remote learning, then PLC will follow suit and change all in-person classes to live-online instruction. We are committed to offering our students the same quality of education while preserving the community’s health and safety.
Before registering for our classes, please be aware that in the event of a switch to live-online instruction we will not offer refunds for purchased tutoring hours.
Top 1% "Experienced and Highly Qualified" Tutors
- Anna Durden — TJ Graduate, College of William & Mary
- Alexandra Nguyen — University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- Lan-Anh Tran — University of Virginia
2022 Summer Science Enrichment Course
☞ 12 Sessions in Six-Week Program: Monday, June 20 through Friday, July 29
Summer Science Enrichment courses help students review or prepare for Chemistry and Physics classes. Our tutors help students review what they may not feel comfortable with and find their specific problem areas. Other students may want to get a head start in these subjects before school begins.
We use Standard Fairfax County textbooks supplemented by our proven syllabi and lesson plans to help your student learn. Whatever your student's needs are, Prime Learning Center can help improve understanding and overall abilities in the Sciences this Summer.
Group Tutoring Class Schedule
| Subject | Fairfax Branch | |
|---|---|---|
| Day | Time | |
| Physics | Tuesday and Thursday | 4:00 - 6:00pm |
| AP Chemistry (Live Online Only) |
Tuesday and Thursday | 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| AP Physics 1 (Mechanics) | Tuesday and Thursday | 4:00 - 6:00pm |
| AP Computer Science | Monday and Wednesday | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Important Information Regarding Covid-related School Closures:
PLC will conform to state and FCPS policy regarding in-person classes. If FCPS schools shut down and transition to remote learning, then PLC will follow suit and change all in-person classes to live-online instruction. We are committed to offering our students the same quality of education while preserving the community’s health and safety.
Before registering for our classes, please be aware that in the event of a switch to live-online instruction we will not offer refunds for purchased tutoring hours.
Top 1% "Experienced and Highly Qualified" Tutors
- Alexandra Nguyen — University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- Lan-Anh Tran — University of Virginia
- Kevin Dodd — TJ Graduate, Lehigh University
2022 Summer English Enrichment Course
☞ 12 Sessions in Six-Week Program: Monday, June 18 through Friday, July 27
Summer English Enrichment courses help elimentary school, middle school and high school students in four vital language areas: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Mechanics, and Composition. Twice-weekly meetings mean students stay in practice through the summer, building vocabulary and critical thinking abilities and readying themselves for upcoming fall classes. Classes are capped at 6 students, creating a comfortable environment in which to share and explore new concepts. All classes are capped at 5 students to allow for individualized attention. Levels are determined by a diagnostic test on 3:00-4:00pm, Saturday, June 16 at Fairfax Branch. All level diagnostic tests will take place at Fairfax Branch, regardless of the location of the class.
2018 Summer English Enrichment Class Schedule
| Course | Fairfax Branch | McLean Branch | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | Time | Day | Time | |
| Intermediate Course | Tuesday and Thursday | 11:00 - 1:00pm | Tuesday and Thursday | 9:00 - 11:00am |
| Advanced Course | Monday and Wednesday | 4:00 - 6:00pm | Tuesday and Thursday | 2:00 - 4:00pm |
* All classes on Thursday, July 4 will meet on Friday, July 5 at their regular times.
Top 1% "Experienced and Highly Qualified" Tutor
- Anna Durden — TJ Graduate, College of William & Mary
- Alexandra Nguyen — University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- Hong-Anh Tran — Doctor of Dental Medicine, Case Western Reserve University
- Richard Chung — TJ Graduate, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
* Tutors are subject to change and will be confirmed closer to start of class.
2020 Summer Program SAT Subject Test Prep (1-on-1 Tutoring Only)
SAT Subject Tests are not connected to specific textbooks or teaching methods, but instead reflect what is taught in typical high school courses. For most subjects, students should consider taking the test at the end of the course.
- Tutors will provide the best test taking strategies, the best test preparation strategies, and help students with any problem areas.
- One-on-One classes allow for more personalized instruction for your student's needs. These classes are ideal for students who prefer private tutoring or whose schedules are too complicated for standard classes.
| SAT Subject | Tutor | Background |
|---|---|---|
| Math Level 1 and Level 2 | Richard Chung | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, TJ Graduate |
| Physics | Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
| Biology E/M | Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
| Chemistry | Hong-Anh Tran | Doctor of Dental Medicine, Case Western Reserve University |
Upcoming SAT Subject Test Dates
2022 Summer One-on-One Tutoring
Work with Prime Learning Center's top tutors, graduates of top colleges and experts in their subjects. We offer Subject tutoring and Test Prep tutoring for students of all ages-from elementary school to Advanced Placement to college level instruction.
When you buy minimum of 20 hours or 10 sessions of One-on-One tutoring, you're free to use them on any subject with any tutors. Just notify us what your student needs help with, and we'll set up the sessions with you.
| Subject Tutoring | Test Prep Tutoring |
|---|---|
| Math | SAT/ACT |
| Science | SAT Subject Prep |
| English | TJ Prep |
| College Application & Essay | SSAT |
☞ Subject Tutoring
| Subject | Tutor | Background |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB/BC | Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
| AP Chemistry, Chemistry (Live Online Only) |
Lan-Anh Tran | University of Virginia |
| TJHSST Statistics (Incoming Freshman) |
Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
| Elementry and Middle School English and Math Enrichment |
Anna Durden | TJ Graduate College of William and Mary |
| Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
☞ Test Prep Tutoring
| Test Prep | Tutor | Background |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Prep | Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
| ACT Prep (Live Online Only) |
Lan-Anh Tran | TJ Graduate, University of Virginia |
| TJ Admission Essay Prep | Anna Durden | TJ Graduate, College of William and Mary |
| SSAT | Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
| GRE | Alexandra Nguyen | University of Virginia National Merit Scholarship Finalist, 2008 |
Important Information Regarding Covid-related School Closures:
PLC will conform to state and FCPS policy regarding in-person classes. If FCPS schools shut down and transition to remote learning, then PLC will follow suit and change all in-person classes to live-online instruction. We are committed to offering our students the same quality of education while preserving the community’s health and safety.
Before registering for our classes, please be aware that in the event of a switch to live-online instruction we will not offer refunds for purchased tutoring hours.
GRE tutoring: $2,400 for 20 hours