A private assessment is a type of evaluation conducted by an individual or organization in order to assess the performance, abilities, and/or skills of someone. This assessment typically involves gathering data through interviews, surveys, tests, observations, and other methods. The results of the assessment are used to make decisions about how to best help the person being assessed reach their goals. Private assessments can be used for a variety of purposes such as career counseling, educational planning, psychological testing, and more. They provide valuable insight into an individual's strengths and weaknesses that can be used to create tailored plans for success.