TeracPaid studies
Academic Study Coaches: Test Prep Recommendation Methodology
$400/task
About this role, in Terac's words
We are running a paid study to document professional test preparation methodologies for high school students. We need experienced academic study coaches to write a comprehensive guide and record a workflow demonstration for an SAT case study.
What you'll do
What you would do
- Write a detailed guide of approximately 4,000 words explaining your recommendation methodology
- Record a 30-45 minute narrated screen-share session
- Demonstrate a complete recommendation workflow for a provided SAT case study
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- Walk us through how you evaluate student needs and select appropriate materials
- Submit the written document and video recording asynchronously
Candidate background
What this role asks for
- Academic Coaching
- Test Prep
- SAT Tutoring
- Education
- Instructional Design
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- Academic Coaching: “listed by the platform under required skills: Academic Coaching”
- Test Prep: “listed by the platform under required skills: Test Prep”
- SAT Tutoring: “listed by the platform under required skills: SAT Tutoring”
- Education: “listed by the platform under required skills: Education”
- Instructional Design: “listed by the platform under required skills: Instructional Design”
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Full job descriptionThe original posting, in Terac's words
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We are running a paid study to document professional test preparation methodologies for high school students. We need experienced academic study coaches to write a comprehensive guide and record a workflow demonstration for an SAT case study.
What We're Researching
We are running a paid study on professional test prep recommendation methodologies. Our goal is to document how experts evaluate high school students and build effective, personalized preparation plans. This work helps us establish baseline best practices for high-quality academic coaching techniques. How It Works
You will deliver a comprehensive written guide of approximately 4,000 words detailing your specific test prep recommendation methodology. Next, you will create a 30-45 minute narrated screen recording from your desktop. In this recording, you will walk us through an end-to-end recommendation workflow for a provided high school junior SAT case study. You will submit both the written document and the video file asynchronously for our review. Who This Is For
We are looking for experienced academic study coaches, test prep professionals, and educational consultants. You should have direct experience building tailored test prep plans, specifically for high school students targeting the SAT. We welcome independent tutors, college counselors, and coaches working within dedicated test prep organizations.
What you would do
• Write a detailed guide of approximately 4,000 words explaining your recommendation methodology
• Record a 30-45 minute narrated screen-share session
• Demonstrate a complete recommendation workflow for a provided SAT case study
• Walk us through how you evaluate student needs and select appropriate materials
• Submit the written document and video recording asynchronously
Who this is for
• Professional experience as an academic study coach or test prep counselor
• Deep familiarity with SAT preparation strategies for high school juniors
• Comfortable writing comprehensive, long-form methodological guides
• Ability to record a clear, high-quality narrated screen-share session
Working with TeracPay, getting started and work, from Terac's own pages
What the platform publishes in general. These are not extra terms confirmed for this particular role.
- Getting paid
- Paid through Virtual Incentives: PayPal, Venmo, a prepaid Visa card or direct cashout in the US, PayPal elsewhere. A payout starts once a submission is approved, and cashing out needs a $12.50 balance and a verified ID. terac.com/docs/experts/policies/payout-policy, terac.com/docs/experts/how-to/payments, terac.com/whats-new/2026-05-31-may-2026-updates
- Before your first paid task
- A verified government ID through Persona before you can apply, then a screening step for each study: a short form, an AI voice interview or a file upload. A study you are screened out of is not paid. terac.com/docs/experts/how-to/apply, terac.com/docs/experts/policies/rewards
- How much work
- Terac guarantees no number of opportunities and no earnings. Manually reviewed applications hear back in 1 to 5 business days. terac.com/docs/experts/policies/terms, terac.com/docs/experts/support/faq
- Contract
- Independent contractor, with Terac Inc. of California. terac.com/legal/terms-of-service
Read on the pages linked above on 23 Sep 2026. Platforms change these terms, so check the linked page before you rely on one.
How does the pay compare?Across Paid studies roles, not this role alone
From our own daily reads of every open listing on the platforms we follow, not from Terac's posting. How we count.
Pay across the field: Paid studies
Across 7 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 5 platforms, the middle half pays $40 to $100 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $80.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mercor | 3 | $60 to $110 |
| Terac (this platform) | 1 | $100 |
| Alignerr | 1 | $80 |
| Handshake AI | 1 | $40 |
| Meridial (Invisible) | 1 | $20 |
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This listing's history
- First seen here on 23 Sep 2026, and still on Terac's list when we last read it on 13 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
- Posted by Terac
- First seen by AIPayList
- Last seen live
- Listing ID
- 2CJyOhKX5qEtoU0I
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