How is Cardinal Education’s SSAT prep different from other test prep options in D.C.?

We’re not your average tutoring company, and this isn’t your average test prep. At Cardinal Education, we don’t believe in cookie-cutter plans or drill-and-kill sessions. We build custom prep plans based on your child’s goals, academic background, and dream schools. Whether your student attends a top D.C. school or is coming from a less traditional background, we meet them where they are—and elevate them from there.

Our tutors are handpicked for their expertise, trained to teach with strategy and empathy, and equipped with proprietary materials you won’t find on bookstore shelves. We focus on smart prep, not just hard prep. That means building test-taking strategies, managing pacing, and boosting confidence, not just memorizing vocab lists and reviewing math formulas. Families across D.C. choose us because we don’t just help students pass—we help them shine. And when test day rolls around, they’re not just prepared—they’re ready to impress.