The benefits of tutoring certainly carry over into college, and since higher education is an entirely new experience, students can keep their momentum going. What’s nice is that there are options: your child’s current tutor may offer virtual sessions, or their university can direct you to their tutoring resources.

Curious about how tutoring can continue to support your student as they enter college? You’ve come to the right place. 

There are distractions aplenty for incoming freshmen. A college campus can feel like Disney World, but it’s critical for students to stay grounded. Living on their own for the first time and feeling the freedom of class choice and free periods can lead to a lack of persistence in their studies.

College tutoring not only helps improve grades but improves student levels of persistence in pursuing academic goals. According to research published in the Journal of College Reading and Learning, students who receive regular tutoring during college increased rates of persistence.

University classes are different from high school classes. Not only can some lecture halls hold up to 200 students, but college professors are also less likely to check in on late assignments or missed exams.

College tutoring, both virtually and in-person, allows for one-on-one learning and attention to detail.

Where a professor might not notice a student’s slipping grades, a tutor is trained to focus on these points and help students improve.

One of the best uses of college tutoring is to bridge the gap between high school and universities. Not all college courses pick up where high school left them. This means students may need extra help to continue earning good grades in subjects they’ve always excelled in.

Reaching out to a tutor early before college begins can help ensure your child meets learning requirements and is prepared to take on new material.

Working with a summer tutor is also a great way to keep up with current studies, so that students can hit the ground running when the semester begins. 

College is a fun time to meet friends, take advantage of local hot spots, and be social. Unfortunately, some of these activities could take away from study time. It’s all about balance, and college tutoring helps students focus, at least during their tutoring session. 

A new chapter in your child’s education doesn’t preclude them from taking advantage of all that tutoring has to offer. A little enrichment will go a long way in allowing your student to make the most of their college career. 

 

Club Z! Tutoring of Glenbrook specializes in providing individualized, in-home and virtual tutoring for students K - 12 in Northbrook and Glenview. If you want your child to work on developing skills that will translate to improved grades and self-esteem, contact us today at: bbalatsos@clubztutoring.com. You can also reach us at 847-440-3440 and by visiting clubztutoringglenbrook.com