Passive income: NO

Earning passive income directly from a test prep tutoring side hustle is challenging. Most tutors earn actively by trading time for money, conducting sessions in person or online. To make it passive, one would need to create scalable systems like recorded courses or automated tutoring platforms. However, this requires significant upfront effort and investment. Only a few outliers achieve this level of passive income, often those who successfully build a brand or platform. Many people mistakenly believe they can quickly transition to passive income without understanding the work involved. Realistically, it becomes passive for those who can leverage technology and marketing effectively, but not for those who only offer one-on-one tutoring sessions.