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Private Prep is looking for passionate and experienced educators to become part of the Private Prep team. If you are interested in an Academic Coaching position, please email your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]. We place significant value on professional development. Our training program consists of flexible test prep curriculums, tutoring best practices and the latest in effective teaching strategies. Recognizing there is always room for improvement; we work with our Academic Coaches and update our training program on an ongoing basis. While we equip our Academic Coaches with tools to provide fun and effective tutoring, we also recognize every student has a unique set of needs. As such, we give our Academic Coaches the necessary autonomy to customize lessons and use their educational expertise to the fullest.

09/23/2026

In our dream scenario, students begin their high school careers empowered with accurate information about the college process, and they see beyond the noise to make informed decisions throughout their application journeys. But every year, rising seniors who are about to dive into the college application process tell us the same thing: “I wish I’d known that earlier!” ⁠
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We want to do everything we can to help our Private Prep families avoid those exasperating moments of hindsight. So, here are the most common tidbits that older students tell us they wish they’d known sooner. Swipe for a quick overview, and check out our blog for more details!⁠
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https://privateprep.com/blog/college-admissions-blog/college-application-tips/

09/16/2026

🍏🍏🍏 Each fall, the PSAT becomes a bit of a buzzword. But fear not! This test should not be a source of student stress. Swipe for a quick overview of what you should know about the PSAT, and head to our blog for more details on the test’s structure, preparation strategies, and more!⁠

https://privateprep.com/blog/what-to-expect-on-the-psat/

09/10/2026

College Board has announced that a technical issue could affect Mac and iOS users taking the SAT this Saturday. If you're planning to test on a Mac or iOS device, you'll need to restart your Bluebook app one day before the test.

Read the full announcement here: https://bluebook.collegeboard.org/students/alerts

09/01/2026

🎉 At Private Prep, we're celebrating our 20th anniversary! 🎉

At Private Prep, people are at the heart of what we do. We foster a culture of caring with a focus on helping students thrive holistically, not just academically, and we measure our success by the impact we have on their lives. To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’re collecting stories from students, families, and colleagues about what Private Prep has meant to them. Here is the first of those stories from Founder and Chief Growth Officer Steve Feldman. https://privateprep.com/private-prep-20th-anniversary/

08/28/2026

🐘🧠 Many courses require students to memorize massive amounts of information. Memorizing for even one class can be difficult, but it can be even more frustrating to juggle multiple classes with steep memorization demands. Fortunately, though, memorizing is not just for an elite group of “born” memorizers—anyone can develop their memorization abilities with the right kind of practice and some tried-and-true memorization tips. Here are some simple memorization tips that can help you memorize like our favorite peanut-loving friends. Swipe for the quick hits, and check out our blog for even more!⁠

https://privateprep.com/blog/executive-functioning/world-elephant-day/

08/21/2026

⭐️ We just want to wish the very best of luck to all the students taking the SAT tomorrow, August 22nd — and send out a quick reminder!

⚠️ Before testing, be sure to confirm that your device is compatible with the Bluebook app. College Board has recently updated its device requirements, so Bluebook no longer supports Windows 10. Windows users need Windows 11 24H2 or later. S mode and Windows 11 SE are not supported.

Mac users need at least macOS 15—which may not run on some older computers.

If your device isn’t compatible, make a plan to:

💻 Update your operating system
🤝 Borrow a compatible device
🏫 Use a school-managed Chromebook

Happy testing! You've got this!

08/11/2026

You hear it over and over again: "Junior year is the most important year for your college applications!”⁠
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On the one hand, we think this kind of mindset can put totally unnecessary pressure on juniors. High school is a marathon, and you have to run the whole time — you can’t snooze through any year! But it's also true that junior year is the last complete year of grades for colleges to look at as they consider admission. So how can you strategize to make sure you can bust out your best “sprint” in your junior year?⁠
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Our college admissions team is here to help. Click the link below to access our Junior Hub, where we collect resources to help you make the most of your junior year. And check back often, as we’ll be updating these recommended resources with the latest information and updates!⁠
https://privateprep.com/junior-hub-2/
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08/07/2026

Looking for more official practice material as you prep for your next SAT?

College Board has updated its SAT Question Bank with 270 new questions— specifically, 150 Reading & Writing questions and 120 new Math questions. To access the questions, go to mypractice.collegeboard.org/questionbank/search.

Contact us to learn how Private Prep's expert tutors can help you get the most out of your SAT practice: https://privateprep.com/contact/.

07/28/2026

⭐️ High school brings with it competing demands for students' attention in the form of club choices, academic goals, sports, volunteerism, friendships, and more — and having clarity about what matters most can be challenging.

⭐️ That’s why we’ve rounded up our top four exercises designed to help each student find their true north —their priorities and personal values. Scroll for an overview of three exercises, and check out our blog (link in bio) for the full list and more detailed guidance: https://privateprep.com/blog/executive-functioning/discover-your-priorities-high-school/

07/22/2026

Staring at a blank screen wondering what the heck to say in your college essay? We feel you. Personal essays can be among the most challenging communications to craft. Sometimes it’s almost easier to start with what not to write, so we’ve put together some of the most common mistakes we see students make when drafting college essays. Use this list as a starting point (and head in the opposite direction!). For more guidance, check out our blog: https://privateprep.com/blog/eight-common-college-essay-mistakes/

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