There are many different tutoring services out there and it can be a dizzying adventure trying to pick the right one for yourself or your child. Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing a tutor or a tutoring service.
1. Is there a fee for an assessement or consultation and is it required? Some services require you to pay upfront for an assessment before they will recommend a package. These fees can range from $50-$200. You may go through the assessment and then find you cannot afford the tutoring services proposed.
2. Do they have customized packages? Some services only have standard packages and will not be flexible.
3. Do they use their own curriculum or do thy follow the student's curriculum? Some services will introduce the student to a brand new curriculum in addition to the curriculum the student has to absorb at school. If you or your child are struggling, learning a new curriculum rather than focusing on your existing curriculum may not be wise.
4. Do they provide in-home tutoring or center based tutoring? Some services are center based only which means one more trip for the student while others come to the home or will meet the student at a convenient location.
5. What is the tutor to student ratio? Some sevices will have a 4 to 1 student to tuto ratio vs a one-to-one ratio. If you are looking for individualized attention and need focused improvement, one-to-one will be more conducive to learning.
