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Guide to Choosing a Tutor

7. How Many Hours of Tutoring Will You Need?

There is no right or wrong answer to this question since every student is different, but you should understand that while a tutor can advise you of their opinion, it should be your decision in the end.

A good tutor will give you an honest assessment of your level of proficiency in the subject during your first lesson, and point out your main strong and weak areas. They will then make a recommendation about how many hours of tutoring per week would be necessary to achieve your goals, and therefore provide you with the best value for your money.

It is in your best interests to avoid tutors who try to pressure you into being tutored for more hours per week than you feel are necessary or that you feel comfortable with. A tutor who insists on an too many hours per week, especially before even evaluating you, is either trying to maximise their profit, or having to compensate for their ineffective teaching methods.

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