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Average Pay Rates for Academic and Test Prep Tutors

By Kevin Organisciak, M.Ed.

If you have wondered how much to charge as a tutor or how much to pay a tutor if you are an owner-operator, we analyzed average pay rates for test prep and popular academic subject tutoring.

We used open-source data as well as our own internal recruiting data to get a sense of average pay rates.  Spoiler:  local programs almost always pay their tutors better than big-box tutoring companies or tutor-matching sites.

The data is directionally usefu

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Positioning Your Tutoring Business for Success in the New Digital SAT Era

As the education landscape continues to evolve, tutors are often the first point of contact for students and parents seeking guidance on navigating academic changes. With the impending shift to the new Digital SAT format, you can expect a flurry of inquiries regarding which test is most suitable for the incoming class.

To provide effective guidance during this transitional period, it's crucial to adapt your tutoring business's approach. Here's how to position your tutoring business for success ...

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Feedback from the Latest International SAT Test Administration

Since the first live DSAT in March, we've been diligently gathering feedback through exit surveys after each test administration. Our mission? To refine the test content, gauge question difficulty, and ensure students are well-prepared. We believe that every test-taker deserves a level playing field and an exam experience that doesn't throw curveballs.

In the August test, our feedback brought up a few interesting points:

Recycled Questions from the Bluebook App: We discovered that some student...

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How will the US Supreme Court's decision on Affirmative Action impact local tutoring and college advising?

The Supreme Court has eliminated affirmative action in college admissions which means race can no longer be used as a criteria for admissions.     

But don't stress; if the past two years have taught us anything, it is that the demand for excellent tutors, coaches, and mentors will continue to increase although student demand for those services is likely to shift.  

When major changes impact the normal demand cycle, it is important to anticipate the impact and intentionally plan to adapt and c...

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Learnings from the First Administration of the Digital SAT

By Kevin Organisciak

The College Board made a significant change to the format of the SAT test by introducing the digital SAT for students outside of the United States. Although there were a few glitches along the way, the first administration of the digital SAT was a success, and the feedback from stakeholders has been positive overall. Here's what we learned from the first administration of the digital SAT. 

We surveyed over 200 international students who took the test as well as testing coo...

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How to identify narcissistic tendencies within your tutoring team

Narcissism is characterized by an excessive sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy for others.  It can be toxic in the workplace and a brand killer in the world of tutoring but it may also be possible to detect and even coach if one is committed enough. 

How to recognize narcissistic tendencies on the team

Everyone displays narcissistic tendencies from time-to-time but most of us recognize and adjust when we come off as self-important or uncaring.   We do this because we reflect and ha...

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Hey ChatGPT, Does Test Prep Tutoring Work?

We could not resist seeing what the latest AI engine thinks about test prep based on the research.  Enjoy!

Standardized testing is an important method of assessment, particularly in the United States where the SAT and ACT exams are widely used for college admissions. The question of whether test prep helps to improve SAT and ACT scores is a highly debated topic we thought worth tackling. 

The research on the effectiveness of test preparation on SAT and ACT scores is mixed. While some studies h...

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Setting Up a Google Business Page

Setting up a Google My Business page is a simple and effective way to promote your business online. By creating a page, you can reach potential customers through Google Search and Maps, and manage your online presence across Google. Here's how to get started:

  1. Go to https://www.google.com/business/.

  2. Click on "Start now" in the top right corner.

  3. Enter your business name and address. If your business has a physical location, you can also add the phone number and website.

  4. Choose

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Organization Strategies for Students, Part 1: Organizing Things

 

By Robin Satty, DEd.

When it comes to organization for middle and high school students, keeping it simple is key. Some students can keep an organized set of folders, binders, and study materials for each class, and remember to bring the right materials to every class every day. Most students have not yet developed these skills by the time they reach middle or high school. Some simple tools and strategies can help them develop those skills with minimal effort on the part of the stud

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What to do if you're a bad test taker

As a test prep tutor, I’ve worked with scores of students who describe themselves as bad test takers.  The other tutors I collaborate with have had the same experience, and we started to wonder, what does it even mean to be a bad test taker?  We listed the patterns that we saw in our struggling students and came to a surprising conclusion.  Being a bad test taker isn’t something you are – it’s something you do.

 

Actually, it might be several somethings that you do.  Here is the list of habi

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