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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid's time is valuable. As long as they're willing to get test prep or tutoring, I will pay for a one-on-one tutor instead of group lessons, because they'll do a lot more in that weekly session.

There are many online tutors out there on Wyzant and other websites, and some are dirt cheap. I pay through the nose for Prep Matters tutors (also in Bethesda, walking distance to our house), because some of them are really excellent. But the price-quality association isn't always exact, so you need to pay attention to what they're working on, and not be afraid to be the heavy parent - you're paying for a specific service. The tutor should have a lot of practice tests to work on during the session and give out as homework, and be aware of and handle changes in test format and content. They should explain in multiple ways if your kid struggles with a concept, and have the background to teach that level of math, English and logical reasoning. If the tutor has some weaknesses, don't be afraid to switch immediately.

Often kids who don't improve mediocre scores have large gaps in their math and reading comprehension abilities (or unmedicated ADHD), and so the test prep turns into remedial tutoring. [b]Sometimes what they need is an actual math or English tutor.[/b] Tackling large gaps in academic content takes a long time and should be addressed as early as possible. Test prep should really only be to get kids to understand testing strategies, format and speed, and brush up on concepts they understand but may have forgotten.
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+1. Test prep can run $$$ if not self prepping. $100-$240 in Bethesda. Tutoring could be less $.[/quote]

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