Be Ready for the Academies of Loudoun Exam

Prepare for the Academies of Loudoun (AOS and AET) admissions exam—with structured practice across STEM thinking and writing.

Why Fairfax Collegiate?

Admission to the Academies of Loudoun asks students to show algebraic reasoning, spatial thinking, scientific analysis, and clear writing under timed conditions. Watching recorded lessons alone often leaves students unsure which skills to strengthen—and with little feedback when a practice test score stalls.

Fairfax Collegiate has helped Northern Virginia families prepare for selective STEM admissions for more than thirty years. Our school-year Academies of Loudoun Prep course builds the same core skills as our summer Academies of Loudoun Prep program: STEM Thinking Skills Assessment content, Writing Assessment strategies, and full-length practice with instructor evaluation.

Enroll in Academies of Loudoun Prep and approach the exam with clearer strategies and stronger skills.

What Will You Learn?

STEM Thinking Skills Assessment

• Review content for each section of the STEM Thinking Skills Assessment
• Practice algebraic reasoning, spatial thinking, scientific analysis, and technical logic
• Learn effective test-taking strategies for accuracy and pacing

Writing Assessment

• Practice timed writing prompts tailored to the admissions process
• Strengthen revision strategies and clear self-expression
• Organize ideas so responses are informative and easy to follow under time pressure

Practice tests and feedback

• Take full-length practice tests to build familiarity with the exam format
• Use diagnostic checks to track growth and refine a personal study plan
• Receive written evaluation so you know where to focus next

How Do We Help You?

Classes meet live online via Zoom. Instructors guide targeted exercises, timed writing, and reflection so students strengthen STEM thinking and writing together—not as separate, disconnected drills.

Open class sections for this course are listed below. Looking for a summer intensive? See Summer TJ and ACL Prep, including Academies of Loudoun Prep.

Also preparing for TJ? Explore TJHSST Prep and Advanced TJHSST Prep.

Find an Academies of Loudoun Prep section that fits your schedule—and walk into the admissions exam better prepared.