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With the cost of college skyrocketing, you may be looking for ways to reduce the cost of continuing your education.  There are many different types of scholarships available to help you decrease the amount you have to pay for tuition, fees and room and board.  Here are just some of the scholarships for college that are available.


Academic/Merit

Academic or merit scholarships are awarded to students based on superior academic achievement.  Historically, academic scholarships have been reserved for top performers and are based on G.P.A., test scores and other factors.  These scholarships are often awarded at a national level.  They are very prestigious and represent the largest financial awards. 

However, there are also scholarships available for students wit... Read full article

If you are thinking about hiring a tutor, there are many factors to consider.  Historically, tutoring has taken place in person.  However, as technology has advanced and increased in popularity, online tutoring has become an option.  Before you make your decision about whether you want to pursue the traditional route or work with an online tutor, consider these benefits of online tutoring.


It’s Convenient.

When you work with an online tutor, you save time and money because you don’t have to travel to meet your tutor for sessions.  All you have to do to start your session is connect to the Internet. Because of the virtual nature of online tutoring, tutors are available nearly any time of day, so you can quickly get your questions answered.  This is pa... Read full article

With the first day of school just around the corner, it’s time to get ready for another school year.  If you’ve decided to make some changes to your tutoring business, now is the time to implement them.  The beginning of a school year provides opportunities that may not exist at other times during the year.  When school begins, students and parents are focused on getting off to a good start and making the most of the upcoming school year.  To take advantage of this renewed desire to succeed, you have to be prepared.


Create a Marketing Plan

Ensure you have a steady stream of clients throughout the school year by marketing your business now and continue to market yourself consistently.  Don’t stop marketing just because you have a full client ros... Read full article

It’s that time of year again.  The time when parents and students count down the days until school starts.  With a new school year just around the corner, there are many things to do to get ready.  Here’s a back to school checklist to help you make sure you and your child are prepared for the first day.  It includes some of the most common activities you need to take care of before school starts.


Medical Paperwork

Most schools require students to submit medical paperwork at or before the start of the school year.  The school needs information about your child’s general physical health, allergies, disabilities and any condition or illness that could impact your child’s ability to learn.  If your child plays sports, there may be additi... Read full article

Marketing isn’t just for large companies.  If you want to be a tutor, you need clients.  Unless you have a large network of referrals, you’ll need to do some marketing to attract those clients.  But creating a marketing plan for your tutoring business doesn’t have to take months of planning and result in a 50-page document you’ll never refer to again.  A couple of pages are all you need.  And if you don’t want to write anything down, that’s okay too.  But taking the time to think about the information listed below will help you develop a plan to reach your target market.


Service Analysis

This one may seem obvious.  But it’s not enough just to say you’re a tutor.  Be as specific as possible about the... Read full article

When school ends and summer begins many kids and their parents are left wondering what to do with all of their free time.  Sure, it’s great to kick back and relax after a hard year of studying for exams, preparing daily homework assignments, writing papers and toiling away over projects. But after a few weeks, many students find themselves plagued by boredom with too much time on their hands and parents are left wondering how to help.  It doesn’t have to be that way.  There are many different ways students can spend their summer days that don’t involve sitting on a couch and watching TV or playing video games.  Here is a list of four fun summer activities for kids.  Choose one or more this summer.


Library

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All businesses have startup costs associated with them and tutoring is no exception.  Fortunately, the start-up costs for a tutoring business are relatively low.  If you’re thinking about becoming a tutor, it’s important to consider the cost of starting a business as you work to make your dream a reality.  If you’re just getting started, here is a list of expenses you should plan for.


Computer and Software

A computer is essential for any business.  You will need it to keep in touch with clients, prepare lesson plans, track revenue and expenses and more.  If you already have a computer at home, you may be able to use it to get started, or you might decide you need to upgrade before launching your business.  In addition, you need to purchase

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