The Tutoring Times: Newsletter for Higher Education Partners, Tutor.com: A Service of The Princeton Review®


February 2025

Chemistry beakers with smiley faces and hearts. Text reads, "We've got chemistry...and English, algebra, history, and so much more! Tutor.com: A Service of The Princeton Review®"Valentine's Day may have come and gone, but we're still thinking about the things we love: increasing students' confidence, helping them boost their grades and test scores, working through tough concepts together, smoothing the journey to college and career success—the list goes on!

Your students' futures are bright, and we're delighted to help them achieve their ambitious goals.

Explore our February newsletter for a Partner Spotlight with Denmark Technical College, our upcoming Student Success Series installment, and more.

All the very best,
Your Tutor.com Higher Education Customer Success Team
 


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Overcoming Test Anxiety Webinar

Anxiety can impact students' scores—but it doesn't have to! Join us on Tuesday, March 11 at 4:00 P.M. ET for a discussion of how to overcome test stress.
 
Student Success Webinar Series: Overcoming Test Anxiety, Free Webinar, Tues., Mar. 11, 2025, 4:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM PT, Tutor.com: A Service of The Princeton Review®
 

AP® Test-Taking Tips and Skills Webinar Recordings

We hope you'll share the recordings of these AP math, English, science, and social studies test-prep webinars with dual-enrollment students. As students prep for exams in May, help them feel ready with expert tips from The Princeton Review® Master Teachers!


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AP® Test-Taking Tips and Skills Webinar Series; Free Webinar; Science: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1 & 2: Algebra-Based, AP Physics C: E&M and Mechanics, AP Environmental Science; Wed., Jan. 22, 2025; 5:00 P.M. ET | 2:00 P.M. PT; The Princeton Review® | Tutor.com      AP® Test-Taking Tips and Skills Webinar Series; Free Webinar; Social Studies: AP World History, AP U.S. History, AP European History, AP Government, AP Economics; Wed., Jan. 22, 2025; 6:30 P.M. ET | 3:30 P.M. PT; The Princeton Review® | Tutor.com
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Denmark Technical College (Denmark, South Carolina)

For nearly 4 years, Denmark Technical College (DTC) has partnered with Tutor.com to provide 24/7 academic support to its student community.

Executive Director of DTC's Department of Career and Student Success Leslie Holman-Brooks, MA, M.ED, GCDF, shares how the program is not only contributing to crucial success metrics, it's also helping to create a culture where learners feel empowered and confident in their studies. (Be sure to check out Holman-Brooks's program best practices!)

What have you found to be the most important aspect of supporting your students?

At Denmark Technical College (DTC), the most important aspect of supporting students through Tutor.com is providing them with personalized, on-demand academic assistance tailored to their individual learning needs.

This approach not only helps students grasp challenging concepts but also builds their confidence and fosters independent learning.

With 24/7 access to expert tutors across various subjects, Tutor.com ensures timely assistance, which is essential for reinforcing understanding and promoting academic success.

Additionally, the platform’s high level of quality assurance ensures accountability and continuous support, creating a reliable and effective learning environment for students.

Why did Denmark Technical College choose Tutor.com to deliver online tutoring to your students, and what needs are met by providing this service?

DTC chose Tutor.com to deliver online tutoring services as part of its strategic effort to enhance academic support and drive student success. The decision reflects DTC’s deep understanding of the challenges that students face in balancing coursework, personal responsibilities, and access to essential academic resources.

Tutor.com was selected because of its proven ability to offer 24/7 on-demand support from expert tutors across a wide range of subjects, providing students with timely assistance when they need it most—whether during evenings, weekends, or in preparation for exams and major assignments.

This flexibility is particularly vital for DTC’s diverse student population, which includes first-generation college students, adult learners, and those pursuing technical programs, all of whom benefit from tailored, accessible academic guidance.

The integration of Tutor.com into DTC’s learning management system (LMS) ensures seamless navigation and ease of use, eliminating barriers to access and enabling students to engage with the platform as a natural extension of their learning environment.

By offering real-time tutoring, students gain immediate clarity on challenging concepts, which supports academic confidence and promotes persistence in their studies.

Additionally, this service empowers faculty by reinforcing classroom instruction, as instructors can refer students to the platform for targeted support.

The partnership addresses vital needs, such as increasing student retention, persistence, and graduation rates, while fostering a culture of continuous learning and achievement.

Ultimately, Tutor.com serves as a key pillar in DTC’s commitment to empowering students to thrive academically and professionally, equipping them with the tools and support they need to succeed in their educational journeys.

What results or feedback have you seen in terms of student satisfaction?

Students consistently express that the platform provides timely, accessible, and effective support, allowing them to grasp challenging concepts and improve their academic performance.

The 24/7 availability has been especially valuable, as it enables students to access assistance whenever they need it most, including evenings and weekends.

Additionally, students praise the tutors’ expertise and the platform’s user-friendly design, which helps make the learning process smoother and far less stressful.

As a result, we’ve seen students grow in their confidence and experience greater satisfaction in their academic progress. These outcomes highlight the continued value of Tutor.com as a tool for fostering student success, and we are excited to see its ongoing impact on our college community.

The last few years have been challenging for students in higher education institutions. Is there any advice or best practices you would like to share with other higher education administrators?

Some best practices for us that other institutions can incorporate include actively promoting Tutor.com as a valuable resource through orientations, class announcements, email campaigns, and campus events.

To ensure easy access, the platform should be integrated directly into the college's LMS, allowing students to utilize the service with a single click.

Additionally, clear instructions on how to use Tutor.com should be provided, emphasizing its availability, particularly if it offers 24/7 access, to encourage students to take full advantage of the support available to them.
 


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"This tutoring session has been extremely beneficial! The insights on sentence structure and organization have significantly impacted me, and I now feel more assured about enhancing the flow of my writing. The idea of incorporating transitional phrases hadn’t occurred to me before, but I can see how it will clarify my ideas. I also value the confirmation regarding my topic sentences and the absence of sentence fragments. The recommendations are very practical and feasible, and I’m eager to implement them. Thank you very much for your support!"
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