Breakaway Prep

02/04/2026

Attention Westfield Parents! Breakaway Prep is excited to officially open our doors at our new Westfield office location. To celebrate our new space at 111 Quimby Street, we’re hosting an Open House and Free Parent Seminar. Please stop by, see the new space, and say hello!

Free Parent Seminar | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Our popular Junior Year Essentials covers the key decisions families need to be thinking about now.

In this session, we’ll discuss:

✅ Testing in Transition – How the ACT and SAT are changing (digital vs. paper) and what that means for today’s juniors

✅ Demystify the college admissions process and create a personalized timeline for your student’s success.

✅ Academic Priorities for Juniors – Why junior year grades matter more than ever in admissions

✅ Parent Q&A – Get your questions answered in a relaxed, no-pressure setting

📅 VISIT US IN WESTFIELD:
When: Saturday, Feb. 7 @ 10:00 AM

Where: 111 Quimby Street, 2nd Floor, Westfield, NJ

Cost: Free to the community

🔗 RSVP HERE: https://calendly.com/breakawayevents/westfield

01/29/2026

Free Parent Seminar – HS Junior Year College Essentials Breakaway Prep is now open in Westfield! Join us Saturday, February 7th at 10:00 AM for a free parent seminar in our new office covering:
• Junior year priorities
• SAT vs ACT planning
• College admissions timelines
• Common mistakes to avoid
Stay after for our Westfield Open House and meet our team. Location: 111 Quimby Street, 2nd Floor, Westfield, NJ
Register here: https://calendly.com/breakawayevents/westfield

Learn more about us: Breakaway Prep is a collective of the very best tutors and counselors who live and breathe college prep.

11/11/2025

Just got your student’s PSAT results? Join Breakaway Prep for a free seminar to learn what the scores mean, how to choose between the SAT and ACT, and how to plan next steps.

📅 Thursday, Nov 13 @ 1 PM
📅 Saturday, Nov 15 @ 11 AM
📍 Breakaway Prep, Chatham
🎟 Free – Registration required: https://calendly.com/breakawayevents/psat-results-are-in-now-what-2025?month=2025-11

09/10/2025

Take the Stress Out of the Common App!

College Application deadlines are looming. Is your student’s Common App ready? Our Common App Audit helps ensure every section of the application is used to its fullest. The audit is designed to:

- Eliminate errors and inconsistencies
- Highlight strengths and accomplishments clearly
- Submit applications with confidence that every section is polished and complete

The application is your student’s voice. Our professional college counselors will make sure it comes through! Learn more: https://breakawayprep.com/common-app-audit/

07/22/2025

🎓 Summer Common App Bootcamp is Open for Enrollment! 🎓

Help your rising senior get ahead & finish the key parts of their college applications before school starts! Sign-up here: https://breakawayprep.com/events/

🗓️ Pick from 4 August sessions
🕓 16 hours of expert guidance
📍 Chatham & Maplewood
💸 Price: $1199

Led by our experienced college counseling team (including former admissions officers & IECA/HECA members). What we’ll cover:

✅ Step-by-step Common App guidance
✅ Primary essay brainstorming, drafting, and editing
✅ Activity list/resume creation
✅ Strategic college list review
✅ Application timeline & plan
Spots are limited! Secure your place here: https://breakawayprep.com/events/

Learn more about us: Breakaway Prep is a collective of the very best tutors and counselors who live and breathe college prep.

07/14/2025

Parents: Help Your Student Get Ahead This Summer!

Is your student preparing for the SAT or ACT®? Every Sunday, Breakaway Prep offers free, full-length, proctored practice tests in our Chatham and Maplewood offices. And as we do every summer, we’re also offering tests every Wednesday in Chatham only — now through August 27!

Taking a practice test is the best way to build endurance, track progress, and reduce test-day anxiety — and yes, it’s totally free!

Real practice tests. Real scores. Real progress.

Reserve your spot today: breakawayprep.com/register-for-a-practice-test

When it comes to doing well on the SAT and ACT, practice makes more perfect. Register for a practice test at Breakaway Prep today!

06/18/2025

🎉Congrats to the Class of 2025! 🎓

You balanced school, testing, extracurriculars, and everything else life threw at you. From all of us at Breakaway Prep—thank you for letting us be part of your journey. We’re cheering you on as you take your next steps!

– The Breakaway Prep Team 💙

05/27/2025

🚨 Kick Off Your Student’s Summer with a Great Score 🚨

The SAT on June 7th and the ACT on June 14th are coming up fast! Our intensive 2-hour review sessions are the perfect way to get ready.

📚 SAT Prep Session – Sunday, June 1st
📚 ACT Prep Session – Sunday, June 8th
📍 Breakaway Prep’s Chatham Office
💵 $199 per session

Each session includes:
- 60 mins of Math strategies
- 60 mins of English/Reading/ELA review

These small-group prep sessions build confidence, reduce test anxiety, and make sure students walk into test day feeling prepared.

🔗 Spots are limited – reserve yours today: https://breakawayprep.com/events/

05/14/2025

FREE Seminar for Parents on May 15th & 17th! Beyond the Classroom: Extracurriculars & Admissions.

Think extracurriculars are just resume fillers? Think again.

Join us at Breakaway Prep’s Chatham office for a free seminar led by college counselor Amanda Robertson, where we’ll discuss how students can craft a standout extracurricular profile that will truly impress admissions officers. The seminar will cover:

- How colleges evaluate extracurricular activities
- Leadership vs. depth vs. breadth in activities
- How to highlight involvement in applications and essays
- Smart strategies for students starting late or looking to level up

Whether your student is a freshman just getting started or a junior deep in the process, this seminar is packed with smart strategies that are useful for every stage of the college admissions journey.

Dates: May 15th @ 1 PM or May 17th @ 10 AM
Reserve Your Spot Now: https://calendly.com/breakawayevents/extracurriculars?share_attribution=expiring_link

We assess each student’s needs and then apply our experience and skills to ensure that students have every resource for college preparation.

03/25/2025

AP Exams are closer than you think!

We know it’s hard to think about May AP exams when ACT and SAT prep is front and center for many students, but a little planning now goes a long way. Our six-week small-group AP classes start in a few days on March 29 and are designed to help students stay ahead—without cramming. Explore Our 10 AP Classes & Register at Breakawayprep.com/events

We assess each student’s needs and then apply our experience and skills to ensure that students have every resource for college preparation.

03/12/2025

🎓 Parents: Learn What’s New in the Common App! Free Seminar at Breakaway Prep
The 2025–26 Common App has a few key updates—join us for a free seminar to learn what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and how to help your student put together a strong application.

📅 Choose a session:
📍 Wednesday, March 13 @ 1 PM (Breakaway Prep Chatham Office)
📍 Saturday, March 15 @ 1 PM (Breakaway Prep Chatham Office)

What we’ll cover:
✔️ Key changes to the Common App and how they affect your student
✔️ The new "Challenges and Circumstances" section—what it means for your student
✔️ What’s stayed the same with essays, activities, and the overall application
✔️ Expert strategies to help your student navigate the process with confidence

Spots are limited! Reserve your seat now: https://calendly.com/breakawayevents

This seminar is for parents only—get the insights you need to support your student through the college admissions process!

12/20/2024

🎄 Give Your Student a Head Start for 2025! 🎄

Looking to make the most of the holiday break and start 2025 strong? Our Breakaway Prep Holiday Bootcamp is the perfect chance for your student to get ahead on ACT/SAT prep!

📅 Dates: December 27, 28, 29
🕙 Daily Sessions: 10 AM–12:30 PM (2.5 hours/day)
📍 Location: Breakaway Prep Chatham Office

💡 What’s Included:

-- 7.5 hours of focused instruction over 3 days
-- 75-minute Math and 75-minute English Language Arts sessions each day
-- Expert strategies to boost scores

🎁 Give your student the confidence they need for the upcoming ACT and SAT tests!

👉 Reserve your spot here: https://calendly.com/breakawayevents/

Happy Holidays from all of us at Breakaway Prep! 🎉