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Myths About Tutoring

1. Free tutoring? I didn't know there was free tutoring.
   Truth: All services offered by the LAC are completely free of charge.
2. Only failures need tutoring.
   Truth: On the contrary, many students get tutoring in order to keep their good grades. For the others, while we never guarantee a letter grade result, our statistics show a one to two letter grade improvement over those students who do not attend. So, it is best to pursue tutoring to get and/or keep your good grades!
3. The tutors aren't any good.
   Truth: Just as you are also finding your learning style, so, too, you might need to find the right tutor. They are all good. They have each been trained and certified to assess and respond to your learning needs. But some subjects offer multiple tutors and that opportunity is sometimes valuable.
4. The tutor will do my work for me.
   Truth: The tutor may have good ideas to help you understand a concept, but the tutor will not do any of your work for you. The student should bring all textbooks and notes (or relevant materials) to the session.
5. I can just go to tutoring if I miss class.
   Truth: Sessions are open to all currently enrolled students so, yes, you can attend whenever there is a session; however, tutoring should never be attended in place of class. The instructor provides vital information regarding upcoming exams and activities. Tutoring should always be considered 'in addition to' and never 'instead of'.
6. Getting tutoring is cheating.
   Truth: Do you remember instructors encouraging study groups and advising students to exchange contact information? This is the same idea only better because tutors have already taken the class and received an A or B. Also, tutors are required to adhere to confidentiality guidelines.
7. Instructors do not want you to use tutors.
   Truth: Not all instructors know that tutoring is offered, and not all subjects are offered. The LAC is always interested in adding subjects to our schedule but that takes time as we work with tutor candidates and instructors. Rest assured we are a supported and utilized service to which instructors refer students.