Free Online Tutoring Available for CTX Students
Through a partnership with Tutor.com, the Academic Support Center will offer 24/7 online tutoring that connects students one-to-one with a subject expert tutor. The tutoring service can be accessed from any Internet-enabled computer or mobile device.
Students are alotted 8 hours every semester.
Learn More about Tutor.com
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How to Access
- Blackboard users-sign into account and click on the Tutor.com link in the right 'Books & Tools' column on your course pages.
- Select your topic, subject, and type in your question.
- Get a tutor.
- After you work with a tutor, you can:
- Print your session or share it via email or Facebook
- Review your session again at any time
- Save your tutor as a Favorite
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Preparing for a Session
- Have a question or concept you would like to review with a tutor ready. Enter your question and any important notes in the pre-session survey. This will save you time while you are in a session with a tutor.
- It is important that you remove any identifying information (like your name) from your documents before uploading them into the classroom. Upload your papers in advance on the pre-session page to maximize your tutoring time.
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How to Use
See how Tutor.com works in this How It Works Guide (PDF)
Examples of tutoring subjects available:
- Math: Fundamentals of Math, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Introduction to Statistics, Business Statistics, Discrete Math
- Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Organic Chemistry, Microbiology
- Writing: Literature Assistance, Reading Comprehension
- English: American, British, European, and World Literature
- History: U.S. History, Western Civilization and American Government and Citizenship
- Business: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Principles of Management, Data Analytics
- En Espanol: Math, Science and Social Studies
- Foreign Language: French, German and Spanish
- Computer Science: Intro to Computer Science 1 and 2, Data Structures, Discrete Structures, C++, Java, Microsoft (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Psychology: Intro to Psychology, Stats for Behavioral Science, and Research Methods
- Nursing: Medical Terminology, Care Plans, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Medical-Surgical.
Additionally, the program also offers resources such as study tools, lessons, test prep materials, and instructional videos.
When using the Drop off Essay Review please be aware that each essay is reviewed for 30 minutes and returned within 24 hours of submission. If a more extensive review is necessary, please resubmit or use the On Demand tutoring option.