I don’t need a full tutoring program, but I would like to meet with you occasionally to ask questions, get tips, build a study plan, etc. Can we do that?
Sure! Some students don’t want or need a comprehensive tutoring program for the SAT, ACT, or academic subjects, but they would benefit from occasional guidance, instruction, and review with us. You might benefit from extra help if you are self-studying for the SAT or ACT and need some help reviewing tests and practice problems that […]
What books and study materials do I need?
Depending on the subject taught, you’ll need A webcam or built-in/external microphone, only for the audio (no video required on your side) Access to Brilliant Prep’s courses (free as described above) Official SAT/ACT/other prep guide (~$20)
How does scheduling work?
We prefer to set up a regular schedule, but we do have some flexibility week-to-week. We’ll work that out once we start working together. We have availability throughout the week and weekends. Our tutors live in different time zones, so we will coordinate our schedules to ensure our meeting times work for both of us.
How much do your students improve?
Student improvements depend on so many factors that a one-size-fits-all answer or a blanket score “guarantee” would be inappropriate. Check out a sample of feedback we’ve received from students, members, and parents. You can also get a sense of our teaching style and breadth of knowledge by viewing our free courses or browsing our Youtube […]
Where do we meet? How do the online sessions work?
In most cases, we’ll meet online through Blackboard Collaborate or Skype. Not only will we interact by voice, but also the tutor will be able to share his or her computer screen in order to write on a “virtual blackboard” during the session. This audiovisual pairing will make our sessions feel like we’re in the […]
How does payment work?
You will be billed after each week of sessions. Payments can be made with credit card or Paypal. Note that you are NOT charged for prep work we do outside of session, including: Crafting your weekly study plan. Updating our shared folder (see below) so that everyone – tutor, student, parents, guardians – can keep […]
How many hours of tutoring will I need? What schedule do you recommend?
We don’t run all our students through a cookie-cutter curriculum; instead, we design an individualized program based on their needs and goals. Therefore, we can’t give a blanket statement about how many hours of tutoring you might need until we get more information about your current score, score goals, and time available before the next […]
Do you assign homework?
Yes! No matter the class, we assign some kind of Math, Reading, and/or Grammar homework to keep our students in tune with core concepts. We always review assignments during the following session and allow for student questions and collaboration. We believe that at-home study is just as important as in-class instruction because it allows students […]
Do you cover strategies or content?
Both! A solid grasp of the content (Math, Grammar, etc.) as well as specific strategies for beating your particular test are both critical to scoring high on the SAT and the ACT. Some students might need more focus on content, while others might have the content down and thus need more strategy review. Either way, […]