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See where your student stands
A free diagnostic, timed like test day. The report shows which skills and question patterns are costing points., and what to work on next.
The University of ChicagoHyde Park · Chicago, IllinoisHyde Park
The test is finite.We mapped it.
Choose where to start.
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Talk it through with us
Tell us your student’s goals, timeline, and preparation so far. Our team will review your request and contact you to arrange a consultation.
Best for Academic Support, Lumin Math, or if you are not sure which exam fits.
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Already working with us?
OurPrograms
Academic Support
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For students who need help with current coursework.
- Current coursework
- Skill gaps
- Study + executive skills
Lumin Math
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For students rebuilding the math skills they are missing.
- Number sense
- Core skills
- Fluency + confidence
PrepbyPattern.
At UpstartPrep, we help students understand the patterns behind the questions. Our approach begins with studying how each exam is built: the concepts it tests, the ways questions are asked, and the skills students need to answer them.At UpstartPrep, we help students understand the patterns behind the questions. Our approach begins with studying how each exam is built: the concepts it tests, the ways questions are asked, and the skills students need to answer them. We organize our teaching around those patterns so your student learns to recognize familiar concepts even when a question looks different.
Your student’s work gives us a clear picture of what they understand and where they need support. You can see what your student is working on, why it matters, and what comes next.Your student’s work gives us a clear picture of what they understand and where they need support. We use that information to focus their lessons and practice, adjusting as they progress. You can see what your student is working on, why it matters, and what comes next.
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Map
Understand what the exam tests.
We study official exam materials to identify the concepts and question patterns that shape our teaching.
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Match
Find your student’s starting point.
We review your student’s answers to see which concepts and question patterns they understand and where they need support.
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Teach
Focus on the skills that need attention.
Lessons and practice address those needs, helping your student apply the concepts to different questions.Lessons and practice address those needs, helping your student understand the concepts and apply them to different questions.
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Update
Adjust as your student progresses.
We review your student’s work throughout preparation and update the plan.We review your student’s work throughout preparation and update the plan to reflect what they have learned and what still needs practice.
StructuredPractice
Question Bank
Practice organized by exam, skill, and question pattern.Practice questions organized by exam, skill, and question pattern. Your student can work on a specific area, follow recommended practice, or complete assignments from their tutor.
Assessments
Accuracy, pacing, and the patterns that need more practice.Check your student’s understanding and identify what needs attention. Results show accuracy, pacing, and the skills and question patterns that need more practice.
Full-Length Exams
The format, timing, and focus of a complete exam.Give your student practice with the format, timing, and sustained focus of a complete exam. Review their results to understand where they are prepared and where they need support.
Focused Review
What each question tests and what to practice next.Help your student learn from each attempt with explanations of what a question tests, how to reach the correct answer, and what to practice next.
University of North TexasDenton, TexasDenton, Texas
Why We Exist
Learning shapes opportunity. It also shapes how students see themselves.
We built UpstartPrep to give students the skills, guidance, and confidence to pursue their goals. That means taking the time to understand your student, being honest about where they need help, and giving them a clear path forward.
Honesty
We give you an honest assessment of your student’s needs and progress. When less support is enough, we say so.
Clarity
We explain what your student is working on, how they are progressing, and why we recommend the next step.
Patience
We give your student time to ask questions, revisit difficult concepts, and build understanding before moving on.
Partnership
We listen to your concerns, share what we’re seeing, and involve you and your student in decisions about their preparation.
WhatParentsAsk.
Have a question about your own student? A consultation is the fastest way to get a specific answer.
We start with what your student needs help with, whether that is preparing for an entrance exam, keeping up with coursework, or strengthening math foundations. Their current work, goals, and timeline help us recommend an appropriate starting point and level of support.
Princeton UniversityNassau Hall · Princeton, New JerseyNassau Hall
Run test prepin-house.
Bring structured test preparation to your school for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, or HSPT. Your teachers can lead the program using our curriculum and platform, or our tutors can provide the instruction.
How it starts
We begin with a paid pilot for one group of students preparing for the same exam. Together, we agree on the goals and how progress will be measured before the program begins.
What schools get
Your school receives access to our curriculum, diagnostic assessments, practice materials, and reporting tools.Your school receives access to our curriculum, diagnostic assessments, practice materials, and reporting tools. These give your teaching team a shared plan for instruction and a clear view of student progress.
Family reporting
Families can see what their student is working on, what they have completed, and where they need more support.