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Hstrat

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How do I start tutoring?

Post by Hstrat » Fri Apr 21, 2017 3:33 pm

Posting this here because it seems like the most relevant forum, and I figure a far number of tutors frequent it:

I got a 177, but have no tutoring experience (as a tutor or a student). I've got one day a week that I was thinking about using for LSAT tutoring - a full time job the rest of the week keeps me busy. My small town has a university, but no test prep centers that offer LSAT classes. Is such limited availability going to be an issue? Is there anything I can do to learn how to be a good tutor?

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MediocreAtBest

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Re: How do I start tutoring?

Post by MediocreAtBest » Fri Apr 21, 2017 3:41 pm

Curious to see this answer as well, if I score a 175+ like I'm hoping for I'd want to make some extra cash tutoring as well. Worst case scenario you could post an ad on craigslist but I'd prefer something a little more legit.

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Re: How do I start tutoring?

Post by 34iplaw » Fri Apr 21, 2017 4:41 pm

I think Graeme posted on r/lsat some time ago about this, but I'm not certain.

Ultimately, it'll be largely driven by word of mouth and getting your name out there. I would then look to see what people (look primarily for non-experienced) charge per hour for LSAT preparation. You could probably also look at other tests including the SAT just to get a feel of what people are willing to spend for tutoring services. Then look to see what people value in tutors and what items are important - i.e. do most care about a 'trial session.'

It'll basically come down to hustle. Your challenge will be that you lack the more important experience (IMO) when it comes to tutoring, even for the LSAT.

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