More and more parents are asking that question today. It’s an important option to consider. In order to make that decision, there’s an important question to ask: “Why is a tutor needed?”

Follow up:

1. Today there is increasing competition to be accepted into college, especially the selective colleges. More young people are attending college so more students are eligible for the decreasing number of openings. The higher the college admissions score, the better the opportunity to achieve a place in the desired college. Tutoring has entered a new status as parents and teachers recognize the potential of one on one highly individualized instruction that improves study habits and increases learning. Tutoring allows students to enroll in demanding courses and receive higher grades without the fear of lowering the G. P. A. ratings. Although overwhelmed by a heavy work load at school, the student has a means of overcoming obstacles through the help of a tutor. Because the student has the guidance of a tutor, the student may seek to explore subjects with greater enthusiasm then they would in a regular classroom setting. Tutoring allows that student the opportunity to take courses that lie outside their natural academic strengths.
2. A tutor does not do homework for a student. A tutor teaches the student how to apply problem-solving skills in order to solve the problem themself. This is a trait that few classrooms have the time or opportunity to do.
3. A student hates to have all of his mistakes shared with the class. Tutoring allows a one-on-one quiet atmosphere that is nonjudgmental.  The tutor is there to teach, not embarrass.
4. Think of tutoring as a sound investment in your relationship with your child. As a parent, you have suddenly morphed into a policeman. Your name has changed from Mom or Dad to Nag.
5. “Did you do your homework?” “Have you studied for that test?” “Have you talked to your teacher yet?” Your child looks at you with his arms crossed, a frown on his face. Hiring a tutor places your child in an atmosphere that is not asking questions but is giving encouragement. The tutor will not only teach your child the methods of learning but he will also teach him good study skills and how to manage his time well.
6. Hiring a tutor is a good investment. Because of the rise in student population, competition for financial aid, grants, and scholarships is extremely competitive. By investing in your child’s educational success in the classroom, you will find access to more financial aid. The process of learning will remain with him helping him to succeed in the college world and on into the business world.

Remember the primary goal of the tutor is to foster enduring academic skills.