Asked • 03/28/25

How can students, or families of students obtain potential Wyzant tutors sooner, for their topic?

I frequently see this question online, in various places within online groups, social media, etc., or hear this question, in person. Some prospective students say that they had been waiting for responses. Considering the number of tutors available--I'm surprised.

Joanna K.

Hi! There are many reasons why you may not be hearing back from tutors. One may be that you're requesting rates that are $25 or under. Tutors are more likely to respond to requests that are at least $30, and even then, there may not be very many responses. Wyzant takes 25% of the session cost, so tutors are inclined to look for opportunities where they can be paid higher rates than they might be used to in order to balance things out. Another reason may be because your job posting descriptions are too vague. There are scam profiles on this website, as well as profiles of students who are trying to get the tutors to help them cheat. To be safe, some tutors might be suspicious of those profiles and avoid them, even if they belong to well-intentioned people who are just looking for help. Lastly, tutors are inclined to work with long-term clients over short-term ones, as this provides more stability. If a tutor knows from your job posting that you only want to work with them for one or two sessions, they may prioritize someone else who is looking for a long-term tutor. Being specific in your needs and setting a higher price will help you receive more responses! You and your tutor can negotiate costs afterwards too. Best of luck!
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03/30/25

Shirley B.

tutor
Hi--I agree with You! Thanks! Interestingly enough, when I increased my rate, I have received more responses. If I know someone or someone's household may be long-term, as you mentioned, I would take this into consideration. I also have to think about the topic, prep time, etc.
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03/31/25

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