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1. What age students are accepted in the programs?
Students who are in sixth grade and above are accepted for private tutoring.
2. How many tutoring sessions are needed?
Every student's learning curve is different. Writing, in general, is a gradual process rather than something that suddenly “clicks.” Parents are encouraged to send students to sessions for several months, but they can stop at any time.
3. Is there tutoring for more than one student?
We can do tutoring for one or two students at a time. We do not organize these groupings, however; parents can coordinate and arrange for their kids to attend sessions together.
4. Do the students have homework assignments?
Yes. Each week writing students are assigned a topic and required to write a paper. This is a key element of the teaching process, because each paper is given a detailed editing to identify errors, weak points, and good aspects in the individual student's work.
5. Is this program good for ESL or ESOL students?
No. Teaching English to students who speak another language is a highly specialized activity requiring teachers with specialized training, and thus is not offered here. The Smart Writer courses are designed for students who have an adequate ability in writing English, but want to improve their skills and work toward excellence.
6. How do I register my child for one of the programs?
It's quite simple. First, check with us by e-mail to find out if there are any times available. If there are and we agree on it, just fill out the form on the Register page and your child is registered.
7. How much can these classes help my child's writing?
The tutoring focuses on steps toward improving typical school-required and SAT writing, especially persuasive essays. If students pay attention in class and put good effort into assignments, they should make steady improvements. Extensive reading is strongly encouraged and will greatly increase a child's vocabulary, knowledge, thinking process, and the richness of his or her writing.
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