FAQs about CTL Peer Tutoring

When Should I Use Tutoring?

• Early!
• When you are struggling with a concept
• When you are trying to assess how deeply you comprehend the material
• When you feel stuck on problem-solving
• When you need conversational practice for a foreign language

How Should I Use Tutoring?

To get the most out of your time with a tutor, prepare ahead for the session. The tutor will ask what you want to work on, so come knowing what you want to accomplish with the tutor. You might come...

• To work through a question on a problem set
• To review for a test
• To talk through a concept you covered in lecture, lab, or reading
• To organize class material and create study tools
• To practice speaking a foreign language
• To talk about your Psych1 Research & Writing Project

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What Courses Do You Tutor?

Free peer tutoring is available (drop-in or by appointment) for the following courses. Courses in bold are only tutored by appointment.

• Biology: 41, 42
• Chemistry: 31A, 31B, 31X, 33, 35
• Computer Science: 103, 105, 106A, 106B, 106X, 107
• Economics: 1A, 1B, 50, 51, 102A, 102B
• Engineering: 14, 15, 30, 40, 60. 154, CME100, ME80
• Foreign Languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
• Human Biology: 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B
• Math: 19, 20, 21, 41, 42, 51, 51A, 52, 53 
• Physics: 15, 19, 21, 41, 45, 46, 50, 61, 70
• Psychology: 1
• Statistics: 60

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What Other Tutoring Resources Are There?

These groups serve students primarily during the academic year. Check out their websites or contact them directly for more information.

• Athletic Academic Resource Center (AARC)

The AARC offers tutoring services for Stanford athletes. Math, physics, writing, and chemistry tutors are available weekday evenings at the AARC during drop-in hours. Contact Lindsay Shaffer (shaffer4@stanford.edu) to discuss your needs.

• Community Center Resources
  The Stanford Community Centers offer a variety of tutoring and academic support resources ranging from course-related study groups to individual advising. Visit their sites to learn more.
  • Asian American Activities Center
  • Black Community Services Center
  • El Centro Chicano
  • LGBT Community Resource Center
  • Native American Activities Center
  • Women’s Community Center


• Physics Tutoring Center
  The Physics Department offers free drop-in tutoring for students in the 20s and 40s series.    

• Stanford University Mathematical Organization (SUMO)
  During Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, SUMO offers free tutoring for MATH51, 52, and 53 students. Tutoring is from 6:00-10:00 on Mondays and Wednesdays in 380- 381T .
   
• School of Engineering Tutoring (for advanced coursework)

If CTL does not offer tutoring in the Engineering course in which you need help, please contact tutoringhelp@stanford.edu. CTL and Stanford Engineering's Office of Student Affairs (OSA) will work together to try and find a tutor for you.

For Help in Other Courses

• PWR – Written Projects: Get Help with a Writing Project
• PWR – Oral and Multimedia Presentations: Get Help with an Oral Presentation
• IHUM – Get Help with a Writing Project

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