Online Tools

Quick & Easy Grade Calculator

This tool will calculate your current grade and also tell you what grade you need to get on the final exam.


Important Info

Qualities of an Effective Tutor

What criteria should you consider in order to find a quality tutor?

Comparison of Tutoring Rates

How much should good tutoring cost and what affects this price?

Length of a Tutoring Session

How long should a tutoring session last to achieve optimal results?

Number of Sessions per Week

How many tutoring sessions per week is a reasonable number?


Diagnostic Tests

Calculus Self-Assessment Test

Take this test to determine if you are ready for university calculus.

Algebra Self-Assessment Test

Take this test to determine if you are ready for university algebra.

How long should a tutoring session last?

Some students just have the ability to sit longer than others, and forcing yourself to study longer than you should could cause more damage than good.

When trying to determine how long a tutoring session should be, take into account your attention span and whether you enjoy the subject you need help with. If your attention span is short and you hate the subject, it is not wise to overload yourself with more than two hours per session.

If you are unsure what is best for you, try out a few different arrangements and settle in to the one that seems to work best. For example, you can try a couple weeks of one-hour sessions three times a week; then, follow up with one two-hour session per week.