Tutoring

Frequently Asked Questions About The Tutoring Program

For which courses do tutors provide help?

Tutoring is available in 100 and 200 level courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, history, political science, sociology, and psychology. Writing tutoring is also available for composition courses, writing intensive courses, and graduate courses.

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What kind of tutoring is available?

Recurring appointments with a tutor for individual instruction
Drop-in tutoring for physics and chemistry
Sign-in tutoring for math and writing
Online writing tutoring
Contact: Writing Help

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Where does tutoring take place?

Tutoring takes place in the Student Success Center.

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Who comes for tutoring?

The tutoring service is intended for any Missouri Southern student seeking help. Students who come:

May be experiencing low grades in a course
May be working for an A and need some additional guidance to achieve it
May be referred by an instructor for additional help

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How much does tutoring cost?

Tutoring is FREE for Missouri Southern students!

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Apply for tutoring:

Fill out an online application to receive tutoring.

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Becoming a tutor:

What are the qualifications to be a tutor? Tutors must:

Have achieved a high GPA
Show strong achievement in the major
Indicate a willingness to help others
Demonstrate responsibility and punctuality

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Why become a tutor?

Becoming a tutor provides:

Satisfaction with helping students do their best
Good preparation for graduate school exams
Good career preparation
A way to demonstrate experience to prospective employers while earning extra cash
An opportunity to help others and make a fine contribution to Missouri Southern

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