Authentic Paths.
Exceptional Outcomes.
Tutoring, Test Prep & College Admissions Consulting in McLean, VA
Support that grows with your student.
At Principia Education, we help students from elementary school through college build stronger academic foundations, prepare confidently for important exams, and develop college applications that reflect who they are. Work with us in McLean, Virginia, or online wherever you call home.
Our services
Helping your student reach their goals.
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Tutoring
Support for catching up and getting ahead.
From elementary reading to advanced math and AP coursework, our private 1:1 tutoring meets students where they are. We help close gaps, tackle challenging material, and build confidence, with instruction tailored to each student’s goals and pace.
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Test Prep
Personalized preparation for a confident test day.
Prepare for the SAT, ACT, SSAT, HSPT, and TJ admissions process with practical strategies and targeted feedback. Choose private 1:1 tutoring tailored to your student or select small group classes with no more than six students.
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College Consulting
Guidance for who your student is becoming.
We help students explore interests, make thoughtful academic and extracurricular choices, and find colleges where they can thrive. From early planning through essays and applications, we connect admissions strategy with authentic student growth.
Why Principia
Individual attention.
A whole team behind it.
The right support starts with someone who understands your student—how they think, what motivates them, and where they want to go. At Principia, that personal relationship comes with the expertise of a full team, offering guidance that can grow with your family.
Consultants
Our college consultants include former admissions officers, writers, and specialists across a wide range of academic disciplines
Instructors
Our instructors cover all academic subjects as well as test prep to offer comprehensive support for our students
Results
Progress that’s measurable
and personal.
We’re proud of stronger grades, higher scores, and college acceptances worth celebrating. We’re just as proud when a student stops dreading math class, tackles a difficult problem independently, or discovers an interest they want to pursue.
88%
College consulting students accepted to one of their top three choices
270+ points
Average SAT score improvement
5+ points
Average ACT score improvement
70%
TJ prep students accepted to TJHSST
Based on Principia Education student outcomes from 2020-2026, among students who follow our recommended timeline and guidance.
Blog
Thoughtful advice for the decisions ahead.
Explore our team’s advice on academic success, test preparation, and college admissions, alongside perspectives on the changes in education affecting students and families.
Let’s talk
What’s next for
your student?
Let’s talk about your student’s goals and how we can help.
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