Varsity Tutors

4.6 · 89 reviews
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Nancy M
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2020-09-28 09:59

The level of service, response time and follow-up ...

The level of service, response time and follow-up from the company is outstanding. We primarily utilize the service for transitioning our 2 middle school children from public to private school (SSAT prep and courses to catch up with curriculum). The quality of the tutors in Geometry and SSAT prep ...

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Robin Wolfgram
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2020-09-25 02:55

My daughter was not able to take a group ACT prep ...

My daughter was not able to take a group ACT prep course due to her schedule, so I contacted Varsity Tutors for an individual tutor. We have used Varsity Tutors for several years and have always been happy. Her tutor was amazing! He was very careful to cover all of the strategies she would need t...

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Ryan C
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2020-09-25 01:09

I am a current tutor with Varsity Tutors in St. Lo...

I am a current tutor with Varsity Tutors in St. Louis, MO and I love my job. I love to help students achieve their goals and understand the information presented to them in their classes. I am currently a tutor for classes ranging from Human Anatomy & Physiology to Nutrition and Pathology. These sub...

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Virginia Eaton
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2020-09-24 20:07

My son struggles terribly with writing. He is an a...

My son struggles terribly with writing. He is an amazingly creative and intelligent 11yo, but has never been able to put the "pen to the paper." I believe he has dysgraphia. Dolores B. has been amazing with my son. At first I was hesitant to try an online tutor, but it has worked out perfectly! My s...

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Richard Voytas
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2020-09-24 06:53

Ms. MaryEileen Rufkhar is an amazing tutor. She i...

Ms. MaryEileen Rufkhar is an amazing tutor. She is a true professional with many years of experience educating children. The amount of progress she can make in an hour is remarkable, and her visit is always one of the highlights of my child's week. Could not ask for a better, kinder tutor!

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Michael Rivet
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2020-09-21 18:43

Horrible. Absolutely terrible. Talked to at least ...

Horrible. Absolutely terrible. Talked to at least 10 different people who had no idea what the person before them said to me. Was told I would get a tutor that night, call back and "oh, I don't see anything about a tutor tonight." Disorganized, dysfunctional, disastrous. First thing they said when I...

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Brittany Phillips
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2020-09-20 13:35

Being a tutor for Varsity Tutors has been a great ...

Being a tutor for Varsity Tutors has been a great opportunity to provide an excellent service to local area students while making a little extra money. The Varsity Tutors support staff is dedicated to increasing the success of the tutors and the clients.

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Ryan Volmert
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2020-09-12 13:33

Overall, it was a good experience. The tutor I had...

Overall, it was a good experience. The tutor I had was very smart and was really good at explaining Calculus topics. When signing up I had the impression I'd have a personal tutor face-to-face. I ended up getting a UCF graduate who was still currently living in Florida which required webcam sessions...

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Shareen Yang
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2020-09-07 20:53

I have had various tutoring opportunities in the p...

I have had various tutoring opportunities in the past, but working with Varsity Tutors has been the most fulfilling and flexible experience thus far. I get to work around a personal schedule, but still get many opportunities to tutor a wide variety of students. This is due to the efficient and caref...

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Chris Noda
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2020-09-05 00:21

I have really had a positive experience teaching f...

I have really had a positive experience teaching for Varsity Tutors. The application process is thorough and quick. Support is very available and happy. I wish they would help more with tax education/how much we can expect to owe in taxes, but overall a great company! I'm glad to be on the team.

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Mirela Begic
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2020-09-04 01:29

I have used Varsity Tutors for the past year on tw...

I have used Varsity Tutors for the past year on two subjects (Organic Chemistry and Theology) and both were absolutely helpful. I ended up switching my In-person Organic Chemistry Tutor half way through because I felt I wasn't understanding how he was teaching me the material, so I decided to do a n...

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Arley Torres
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2020-09-03 07:36

I have been a teacher/tutor for quite some time an...

I have been a teacher/tutor for quite some time and since I started with Varsity I enyoy tutoring even more. Varsity's team works hard to make tutoring logistics and communication run smoothly and this makes tutoring much easier and enjoyable for both tutors and clients. In addition, Varsity makes m...

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Allyson Rost Thorpe
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2020-09-02 23:15

I have been tutoring with Varsity Tutors since Aug...

I have been tutoring with Varsity Tutors since August 2016, and I love it! From the standpoint of an employee, I appreciate how closely they communicate with me and with the families with whom I work. Anytime I have a question, I know that I can call and get an answer right away.

I also love that...

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Lisa Schaefer
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2020-08-26 01:21

Our daughter has benefitted tremendously from her ...

Our daughter has benefitted tremendously from her tutoring sessions for AP Biology with Karl (her tutor). He has helped her with organizing the material, tackling difficult concepts, and focusing on what is important. As a result, her grades in the class have increased to the B+/A- range and she fee...

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Mary Ann Haynes
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2020-08-25 00:57

Isha Shah is an excellent tutor. She prepared my ...

Isha Shah is an excellent tutor. She prepared my daughter for the ACT and with her guidance, my daughter was able to raise her score in each area of the exam. Isha is a phenomenal tutor and mentor!! She absolutely exceeded all expectations!

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Michael Schroeder
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2020-08-15 09:15

I have been working as a tutor with Varsity for ab...

I have been working as a tutor with Varsity for about two years now and it has been a great resource for me. They help clients find you which means you can focus on the tutoring instead of constantly marketing yourself. What really makes this company shine is its support staff. Nearly every day of t...

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lynne kenney
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2020-08-14 13:40

This is a poorly run and not well monitored organi...

This is a poorly run and not well monitored organization. They quoted one price and charged my credit card more when they discovered they had quoted the price for an academic tutor instead of a testing tutor for the SSAT. They charged my card more without my knowledge or consent and sent a tutor wh...

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Robert Kinder, MS, CRNA
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2020-08-11 03:08

The tutor from Varsity Tutors for my daughter's SS...

The tutor from Varsity Tutors for my daughter's SSAT was quite professional and very familiar with this important exam. She made test prep interesting and fun. Another agency that we talked to first, didn't have any idea what the SSAT test was, but tried to convince us that they could help my dau...

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Steven Hanley
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2020-08-05 14:53

I have been tutoring with Varsity Tutors for over ...

I have been tutoring with Varsity Tutors for over a year now and have had only positive experiences. The system works in such a way that I can choose the students I would like to work with, students I feel would respond most positively to my tutoring style. I am still a college student so the flexib...

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Grace Haselhorst
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2020-08-05 09:03

I started working as an independent contractor wit...

I started working as an independent contractor with Varsity Tutors a few months ago, and I have had a great experience thus far. I receive several tutoring opportunities every week and the flexible scheduling process allows me to juggle as many clients as I can without compromising my other commitme...

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susan bullington
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2020-07-21 06:45

Varsity Tutors are the best ! When my child was n...

Varsity Tutors are the best ! When my child was not responding to the help at the school,Varsity Tutors were able to match her with someone which she responded to in her studies. One time she went thru 2 tutors before she found a "match". My child can be frustrating to deal with. She is scatter bra...

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Lucas Western
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2020-07-19 02:19

Kimi Shah is an amazing tutor. She assisted Lucas ...

Kimi Shah is an amazing tutor. She assisted Lucas in preparing for the AP Chem exam and the ACT. With her guidance, he met his goal for the ACT and raised his score 4 points! We are still waiting on the AP chem scores, but he earned an A on his semester exam. Not only were we very pleased with these...

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Ava Pace
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2020-07-12 19:32

I like the instant tutoring option Varsity Tutors ...

I like the instant tutoring option Varsity Tutors has. It s great when I have a homework question I need help with and my parents can t help me. I can log on and within minutes I m connected to a tutor in a specific subject. This has boosted my confidence with homework and in school.

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Ryan Endsley
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2020-07-06 18:46

I'm a tutor for math and physics. Since I joined a...

I'm a tutor for math and physics. Since I joined about half a year ago, my experience with everyone at Varsity Tutors has been 10/10. Also, their online platform for tutors is very straightforward. Finding clients is also very easy, especially a month or so into the semester. I'm actually even curre...

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Kasey Strawbridge
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2020-07-03 05:06

With Varsity Tutors, I was able to move to a new c...

With Varsity Tutors, I was able to move to a new city and immediately start to do what I love (and what I'm great at) without all of the expense and unpredictability that can come with attracting new clients on your own. Varsity Tutors expects excellence, and in return they make it easy to enjoy the...

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Sandy Vogt
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2020-06-23 06:56

Our Math tutor, James has been a wonderful additio...

Our Math tutor, James has been a wonderful addition to our son education this past year. He has not only assisted him with algebra and chemistry but inspired him each week to try harder, think about colleges and what to do to prepare for applying to college. We look forward to having James tutor aga...

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Jean Morgan
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2020-06-20 12:39

I have been working for Varsity Tutors for 8 month...

I have been working for Varsity Tutors for 8 months. So far I have had very good luck with my clients because the coordinators have done such a good job matching my clients' needs and learning styles with my teaching strengths. I enjoy the flexibility of being able to set my own schedule and choose ...

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Lynn Vattathara
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2020-06-18 02:18

Varsity Tutors provides me the flexibility in hour...

Varsity Tutors provides me the flexibility in hours and scheduling I need to have a job as a full-time college student. Not only does it perfectly suit these needs but the clients that I am paired with all share similar interests and goals. In the process of my tutoring I have gotten to develop comf...

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Edgar Hernandez
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2020-06-08 20:23

I worked with Varsity for over a year using both t...

I worked with Varsity for over a year using both the online platform and the in-person tutoring. The company is very well organized, very helpful and accommodating to every personal request. It is very nice to be able to personalize your schedule and to chose what kind of students and subjects your ...

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Emerson Sarni
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2020-06-08 07:00

Matthew Vassil was a great tutor! He was very per...

Matthew Vassil was a great tutor! He was very personable and was able to guide me through everything I needed to know for the ACT. I only wish I had not wasted the time (and money) with another known organization because they did not even begin to help me meet my goals. I can honestly say that I ...

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voicemail kingsland
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2020-06-08 00:42

Roz was a fantastic tutor. Listening to him work w...

Roz was a fantastic tutor. Listening to him work with our son was rewarding. He was sure to confirm comprehension at each problem. Additionally, Varsity tutors team had excellent follow up and did a good job matching our schedule and subject matter needs with the right tutor. We did try a tutor befo...

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Elizabeth Sergel
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2020-06-05 06:01

Our tutor has really improved my son's confidence ...

Our tutor has really improved my son's confidence level. He is willing to tackle more difficult math problems and his grades have improved as a reault. She encourages him every step of the way. And he enjoys his time with her so it is never a struggle to get him there.

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Stefan Gelven
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2020-05-25 12:54

I began working for Varsity Tutors in January of 2...

I began working for Varsity Tutors in January of 2016. I find the online module extremely easy to use and very accommodating for both the student and tutor. The teaching resources provided by Varsity such as the Whiteboard allow for an interactive learning experience that is unbeatable. I would abso...

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Jamie Toon
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2020-05-23 15:45

I have been working with Varsity Tutors for 4 year...

I have been working with Varsity Tutors for 4 years now. It is amazing to be able to work with the students and help them reach that ah-ha! moment when it comes to their studies. This is by far my favorite company to work with.. My time is flexible. My students are interested in learning.. My superv...

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Tim Dykas
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2020-05-19 14:50

It is so easy for tutors and students to get conne...

It is so easy for tutors and students to get connected through Varsity Tutors, even for tutoring the day of. If you need a tutor quickly, or a long term tutor, Varsity Tutors makes it simple to find a tutor who can work with your schedule.

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Dan B
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2020-05-15 03:37

Disorganized company. I am a tutor for them. I h...

Disorganized company. I am a tutor for them. I have responded to literally HUNDREDS of offers from them only to be told that they ve chosen another tutor. I currently only have one regular set of students after an entire year of responding to them. When they call me, they give me misinformation ...

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Mario Brunetta
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2020-05-06 22:39

My Spanish tutor, Marcela was fantastica! She was...

My Spanish tutor, Marcela was fantastica! She was extremely accommodating to my work schedule and this allowed us to meet twice a week as I worked on my conversational Spanish. The reason I engaged Varsity was so that I could better interact with native Spanish speakers on my job and in my travels...

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Charmin Dahl
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2020-05-03 17:07

We have been enjoying our Spanish tutoring session...

We have been enjoying our Spanish tutoring sessions with Jonathan. We started six months ago and meet 1x per week. We use the online platform for video and screen sharing. Jonathan is extremely encouraging and has inspired us to try out our new skills.

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Amelia Sprong
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2020-05-01 13:07

Fairooz was a fabulous tutor and I credit her full...

Fairooz was a fabulous tutor and I credit her fully with my strong GRE score. She was flexible with meeting times, encouraging, and very well organized. I always knew what the expectations were going into each session, and she explained things clearly and methodically until I understood fully. I w...

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Greg Gates
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2020-04-25 06:54

I recently decided to change careers and step away...

I recently decided to change careers and step away from my middle school classroom, but I still wanted to find a way to exercise the passion I developed for teaching. Working as a tutor with Varsity Tutors has been an awesome experience that lets me do exactly that. I enjoy working for the VT team b...

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Kristen Connell
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2020-04-23 02:00

Our tutor, Quanda, did a wonderful job helping our...

Our tutor, Quanda, did a wonderful job helping our second grade son with his math. He had always been strong in math but when the school switched to a new program, he was getting easily confused with the new formatting and wording of problems. It was really hurting his confidence.
Quanda did an a...

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Shawn FitzWilliam
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2020-04-21 20:09

I have been working for Varsity for for almost 6 m...

I have been working for Varsity for for almost 6 months now. So far it has been a good company to contract with. The interview process was thorough but not overly demanding. Like with any tutoring job it can be hard to count on consistent hours however I have usually been pleasantly surprised with V...

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Stephanie Greenberg
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2020-04-21 05:41

This has been an extremely positive experience. No...

This has been an extremely positive experience. Not only is my daughter improving her math skills she is learning and LOVING LEARNING! We are so fortunate to have been paired with Natasha, she is a true gem.Natasha loves teaching and it shows! She takes just as much delight and joy in seeing my dau...

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Madeleine Mullen
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2020-04-17 20:29

I've used Varsity Tutors for two very different su...

I've used Varsity Tutors for two very different subjects now (orgo chem and psych) and both of my tutors were incredible helpful. Everyone at the company is very friendly and helpful and are usually budding experts in their field. Both of my tutors helped me immensely and even got me excited about t...

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ellen zimm
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2020-04-12 10:08

So disappointed with the service. Requested at le...

So disappointed with the service. Requested at least 12 tutors from their file and not one was available. I was told that they know which tutor would click best for my son. Not true. Will not book the one session that I have left. Not worth the money.

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Judy G.
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2020-04-09 21:07

I have been a part-time tutor with Varsity tutors ...

I have been a part-time tutor with Varsity tutors for a few years now and I love the flexibility they offer. I get to choose my assignments and my hours, and don't have to hassle with payment from the client. It has a been a great way to make a little extra money.

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Jemal Dents
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2020-04-09 04:46

Varsity Tutors has been wonderful for my teenage s...

Varsity Tutors has been wonderful for my teenage son. They helped improve his comprehension in his core classes and helped improve his ACT scores by 3 points after only a few sessions. I highly recommend Varsity Tutors for any tutoring needs.

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Aaron Rea
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2020-04-06 20:11

I've been working for Varsity Tutors for a little ...

I've been working for Varsity Tutors for a little over a month now, and the entire time has been a really great experience. Easily the best part about it is that I get to make my own hours and choose the students that I want to tutor. When I started working for them, my finals were coming up so I ch...

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Prarak Patel
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2020-03-19 03:47

I am a tutor for Varsity Tutors and I love the pla...

I am a tutor for Varsity Tutors and I love the platform they have provided me to get in contact with clients. It is extremely straight forward and I can meet with students from elementary school all the way to college to help those students in need. The students I have worked with so far have been a...

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Stephanie Schmidt
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2020-03-12 00:41

Varsity Tutors always has a tutor for my son's nee...

Varsity Tutors always has a tutor for my son's needs in college. Plus on the few times that it hasn't worked out with a particular tutor, they have been quick to find another tutor that meets my son's specific needs. My son is studying Energy Management so his business classes are specific to the e...

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Julie Schmidt
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2020-03-05 09:30

We had a wonderful experience with Varsity Tutors!...

We had a wonderful experience with Varsity Tutors! My daughter scored a 31 on her initial ACT. She wanted to try to raise her score, at least 1 point, since she was applying to some highly competitive schools. She worked with a tutor based in Dayton, Ohio - we live in St. Louis, MO. As a result ...

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Kevin Brennan
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2020-02-27 16:10

I recently began working for Varsity Tutors in St....

I recently began working for Varsity Tutors in St. Louis, and the experience has been very fulfilling and smooth thus far. I have tons of tutoring experience, as I've worked independently in the field for most of a decade and owned my own tutoring business. Of the three different tutoring companies ...

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Sean Campbell
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2020-02-21 08:40

Nicholas Nikolov is a fantastic tutor for the CPA ...

Nicholas Nikolov is a fantastic tutor for the CPA exam! He was super flexible with my schedule and very eloquent when I was confused on certain topics. I would recommend Nicholas to anyone struggling to pass the CPA exam, and I definitely give him credit in my success on finally passing!

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Shari Martin
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2020-02-16 00:42

We had a very positive experience with Varsity Tut...

We had a very positive experience with Varsity Tutors. With 12 hours of tutoring my daughter raised her ACT score by 4 points, meeting her goal! Rebecca is a fantastic tutor my daughter was very comfortable with. Rebecca was most helpful with English and reading. Chase is another fantastic tutor w...

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Tracy Pace
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2020-02-12 13:42

As an employee of Varsity Tutors, I get to see how...

As an employee of Varsity Tutors, I get to see how we are making an impact in student lives everyday. But now that my daughter utilizes our tutors for some of her honors courses, I can really see firsthand how wonderful the resources are!! She meets weekly with 2 tutors and this had really helped he...

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Kenneth Thornberry
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2020-02-09 06:21

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. We signed up (and of cou...

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. We signed up (and of course were made to pay up front for a package of hours at a cost of nearly $900) for on-line tutoring for our son who is away at College, as he needed some intensive support for a math class and had a test he needed help for in 10 days. We spent a lon...

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Shane Michael
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2020-02-04 15:19

I can't say enough about the experience we have ha...

I can't say enough about the experience we have had with Varsity Tutors. When our daughter was falling behind in your level, we reached out to them. We were blessed to get Amanda as her tutor. Over the years Amanda and my daughter created a bond that was beyond my expectations. She guided her to mot...

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kingley vibert
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2020-01-26 02:55

I wa desperate,looking for a tutor to help my 6 ye...

I wa desperate,looking for a tutor to help my 6 years old son in first grade wit reading and comprehension. MY son is the type of boy that loves to play outside and not very fond of books or school stuff. Varsity Tutor found my son a tutor sent from heaven..it is just incredible when I see my son re...

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Kathleen Humphrey
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2020-01-15 10:00

I have been extremely impressed with the service r...

I have been extremely impressed with the service representatives commitment to find the best tutor for our particular situation. They took the time to get all the informational needs and had a tutor within a couple of days. While the first tutor wasn't a good match for us there was no hesitation i...

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Sarika Kohli
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2020-01-08 23:01

It has been great working for Varsity Tutors. Thro...

It has been great working for Varsity Tutors. Through VT, I had an opportunity to reach out and help students in person and online from all over the country. The local staff has been very supportive and professional in responding to my needs. So far, it has been a fulfilling experience for me!

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Nicole Bierman
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2020-01-04 19:57

We are extremely grateful for the quality tutoring...

We are extremely grateful for the quality tutoring Varsity Tutors has provided. The wonderful support staff made the initial sign up process simple and they really listened to help us find the right tutor for our needs. Our student has enjoyed woking with the tutor that was expertly matched to her...

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deb kennelly
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2020-01-03 01:15

Our experience with Varsity Tutors has been except...

Our experience with Varsity Tutors has been exceptional. The pairing with Adam and his background in math and science has been invaluable to our son's high school freshman honors program. The online follow-up tool provides an immediate and thorough summary of each session. Adam has been a great men...

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