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Let's correct a few things:

1. Tutoring is a function of wealth, not "need". 
ALL the families I know who are middle class and above have hired a tutor at some point for their kid. Sometimes for remedial purposes, but often to get A in advanced tracks, reduce anxiety, and be in great shape to apply to college. The most tutored subject is math.

2. It doesn't matter what math track your kid takes, as long as she masters the content, since it builds on itself year after year. Any lack of understanding one year will come back to bite you in the following years... which is why tutoring in math is particularly useful.

3. Caveat to 2. If she's a bright student and you're hoping for decent college admissions, or you're not wealthy and trying to get as much aid as possible, know that her GPA and advanced tracks will play the largest role in getting ahead. Financial aid usually comes in the form of loans. Merit aid is a straight-up discount on tuition. It's really worth it to work hard for the best academic achievement she can, just to shave off some of those obnoxious college costs.

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