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Tutoring Services
What to expect when you or your child is tutored
The philosophy of Academics Upward Tutoring is that each client is going to learn at a different rate. Sometimes clients will need only one or two contract periods to feel confident enough to continue studies independently, while others need longer support. This is discussed and negotiated at the end of each contract period.
Clients are seen on an individual basis and there are no group sessions as seen with some of the larger national tutoring services. Upfront expensive testing that requires several hours is also not required. Clients will be asked to bring the current learning materials being used and are assisted with homework and test corrections. Clients who are attending classes will also need a separate notebook just for their tutoring time for keeping notes and filing additional assignments from their tutor.
Other areas of assistance are provided in organizational skills, memory techniques, and learning manipulatives. Academics Upward Tutoring also offers standardized test preparations for a variety of tests such as GED, SAT, ACT, LSAT, and GRE. These clients should expect to spend at least 4 weeks prior to their scheduled testing date in order to gain the confidence and skills needed to score well on a standardized test.
 Lastly, teamwork is needed if tutoring is to be successful. For minor children, this means giving your children assistance between tutoring sessions and making sure they get their proper rest and a healthy diet. For adults, it means being responsible for doing work outside of our sessions and coming prepared to their next session. Both types of clients need to be aware that time priorities will need to shift if tutoring is going to be productive. Sometimes this means giving up some routine activities for a period of weeks.
Academics Upward Tutoring Management wants each client to become a successful and independent learner and to take charge of his/her own life-long learning. We look forward to working with you!
Fee Schedule
The fee schedule below is based on a sliding scale depending on student grade level, type of course, and services being offered. If a client needs a weekend appointment, then additional fees will be charged for those time slots since these will cut into personal time. Fees will be changed periodically to keep up with competitive pricing and other increases in operating costs.
| Level |
Hrs. / Week |
Period |
Total Hrs. |
Cost |
Payments |
Hourly Rate |
| Elementary School |
2 |
6 weeks min. |
12 |
$385 |
Pre-paid |
$32.08 |
| Middle School (Grades 6-8) |
2 |
6 weeks min. |
12 |
$415 |
Pre-paid |
$34.58 |
| Middle School AP/Honors |
2 |
12 weeks min. |
24 |
$650 |
Pre-paid |
$27.08 |
| High School |
2 |
12 weeks min. |
24 |
$675 |
Pre-paid |
$28.13 |
| High School AP/Honors |
2 |
12 weeks min. |
24 |
$700 |
2 payments in first 2 weeks |
$29.17 |
| College |
3 |
8 weeks min. |
24 |
$750 |
2 Payments in first 2 weeks |
$31.25 |
| SAT Prep |
3 |
4 weeks min. |
12 |
$450 |
2 Payments in first 2 weeks |
$37.50 |
| GRE Prep |
3 |
4 weeks min. |
12 |
$475 |
2 Payments in first 2 weeks |
$39.58 |
| Other Standardized Tests |
3 |
4 weeks min. |
12 |
Varies |
Pre-paid |
Varies |
| Prior Contracted Client* |
As Needed |
N/A |
1 |
Min $40 |
Pre-paid |
Varies |
* Prior Clients who have completed at least one contract period may pay for hourly sessions for emergencies or to complete tutoring for a school term where minimum weeks for a renewal contract are not available. Hourly rates start at $40.00 and go up depending on the Course Level. Hourly rates are more expensive than contractual rates for a given Course Level.
Additional fees of $35-$80 extra for weekend contracts according to level & contract length.
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