When is tutoring available? Fall Quarter 2007 The Tutoring Center is open, 8am-7:30pm, Monday through Thursday and 8am-1:00pm Fridays. Math tutoring is available anytime the center is open. Writing tutoring is available all day with a scheduled appointment.  All other subjects are scheduled and posted at the tutoring center or on this web site.

Where is tutoring available? Most subjects are tutored in the Tutoring Center. If tutoring services are at a different location, the front desk assistant will point out the place. 

How do I get started? Find out when a tutor is scheduled in the subject you need help in. Then simply come into the Tutoring Center with your student ID number and sign in on the Tutoring Center computer. Then you may begin receiving help. You simply need to sign in and out each time you are tutored.

Is tutoring available in any subject? Almost. We offer tutoring in a wide variety of subjects. If we do not offer tutoring in your subject, we will attempt to arrange it as soon as possible, just let us know.

Who is eligible for tutoring? Any student currently enrolled in Highline Community College.

What about that Writing Center I hear so much about? Check out their link to get more information, but these are the basics: The writing consultants are available for half-hour individual sessions. They assist with essays in general ways but do not proofread or fix papers. Their goal is to make you a better writer.

Can you please define "General" for me? Again, check the Writing Center link for specific rules, but here are a few do’s and don’ts: The tutors do not write your essays, give you a thesis sentence, or research your paper. The tutors do help you brainstorm, fine tune a thesis sentence, or generate ideas for your paper.

Can I be tutored in more than one subject? Absolutely! You may be tutored in as many areas as you feel you need the help in. Simply remember that each subject may have different scheduled times and/or locations.

Is the tutoring one-to-one? Only in writing. The rest can be broken down as follows: There are always math tutors on the premises. Usually, each tutor is working with 2-3 students at a time. There are also tutors in common subjects such as Accounting, Spanish, Biology, Geology, etc. They are scheduled at specific times during the week and work with whomever is in the center in need of their help during that time. 

How helpful is tutoring? Tutoring is actually very helpful. Students are allowed to come study and ask for help when needed. The goal of tutoring is to guide you in the right direction and help you to become more knowledgeable about the subject. The tutor can review class material, go over assignments, and help you prepare for tests, among other activities. The tutors are peer tutors and have taken the classes that they tutor in. That means they probably have had a class with your instructor and know what your instructor expects.