1.    Can I come in anytime I want for tutoring?
All tutoring is by appointment only.  Call as early as you can to guarantee a tutoring time.
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2.    How much does it cost?
A one hour one-on-one tutoring session costs $55.
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3.    When do I pay?
We prefer payment at each appointment.  We can arrange to bill you if that works better for you.  And yes, we do take credit cards.
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4.    What if I forget my appointment?
If you forget your appointment we have to charge you.  We require 24 hours cancellation notice so that we can fill that time slot.
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5.   What if I'm sick?  Do I still have to pay?
Of course not.  We know that there are always exceptions to the rules.  If you're sick just call us as soon as possible, and then feel better.
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6.    Can I trade my appointment with someone else?
That doesn't always work.  The tutors work in specific subjects and aren't always interchangeable.  If you're switching with someone who is coming in for the same subject, then that's probably OK, but it's always a good idea to call and double check.
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7.    Can I bring a friend to my appointment?
That's a great idea as long as you both plan to work together on the same subject.  The fees are different for more than one student though.
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8.    Can I get an appointment today?
Sometimes we can get you in the same day that you call.  Try to plan ahead though.  If you need help before a big test, there's a good chance a lot of other kids do too, and some of them already have an appointment.
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9.    How old are the kids you work with?
We have all ages coming in for help.  We've worked with kids in 1st grade, college students, and just about every age in between.   
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10.   Where do you get your tutors?
Our tutors come from all walks of life.  We hire graduate students, college students, some high school students and several people working in the "real world."  All of them enjoy working with kids and benefit from the experience.
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11.   I've never had a tutor.  How does it work?
First, call for an appointment.  Second, show up on time.  You'll meet with your tutor and discuss your assignment or project and your tutor will help you with a plan of action.  Make sure to ask as many questions as you need to along the way.  The whole idea is for you to feel relaxed so you can understand your schoolwork.
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12.   How many times should I come?
There's no easy answer for that one.  The best guideline is for the student and the parents to discuss it.  We want you to feel comfortable coming as often or as infrequently as you need to. 
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13.   Can I have the same tutor every time?
If you plan to come in on a regular basis, we like to give you a specific time each week to meet with the same tutor.  If you come in sporadically, we'll try to set you up with the same tutor. . . that's when calling ahead really pays off!
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14.   Can my tutor help me with all my classes?
The best way to ensure that is to arrange it when you make your first appointment.  Many of our tutors have talents in several subjects, so speak up and tell us all the classes you're taking.  
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15.  Do I have to bring my books?
You should always bring your books--even if you don't use them very often in class.  The best way for a tutor to help a student is to see all of the material that's relevant to the subject.  That means bring books, class notes, tests and anything else that can let the tutor see what's going on.
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16.   What type of supplies are available at The Tutoring Place?
We have pens, pencils, paper, markers, scissors, kleenex, protractors, rulers, dictionaries, calculators and computers for the students to use.  We even have a few textbooks.
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17.   Can I bring something to eat?
We have water if you're thirsty and fresh fruit here to keep you going.  If you want something else, feel free to bring it with you.  Try to keep the messiness to a minimum, please.
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18.   Do you have S.A.T. classes?
We treat S.A.T. prep like our other tutoring--on  a one-on-one basis.  The tutor and student go through sample tests together and then concentrate on the areas that you need help in most.
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19.   My notebook is a mess...can you help me get organized?
We offer sessions for study skills and organization as well as classroom subjects.  If you don't know where your notes are, it's awfully hard to study for the tests!
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20.   What about reviews for tests?
We can schedule group review sessions before major tests.  Some kids really benefit from the group environment.  We also have group reviews before semester exams.  You can always set up a one-on-one appointment if you are not the group type.
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21.   Do you have a place where I can do work on my own?
Our classroom serves as a study hall when we're not working with a group.  Students can drop in anytime we're open and get work done in a quiet environment.  You can work with a friend on a project too-- just be sure to keep the noise down!
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22.   What do you do in the summer?
We never rest!  We are definitely available for students who need help during summer.  We also offer some special reviews and prep workshops to get your brains in gear before school starts.  
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