On a recent post about signs you might need a tutor, Sparkler AishwaryaCullen left the following comment:

This helps, but I've noticed that all my tutors just restuff the info in my head and don't introduce "Techniques" as such. My grades are satisfactory, but I'm getting nowhere, so I have tutors. But with tutors, my grades seem to be gettin WORSE =(

=(, indeed, AishwaryaCullen. Tutors exist to improve your grades, not to make them worse, right? So I'm guessing that your problem is you haven't found the right tutor.

As your virtual test prep tutor, I can be a great resource. I can answer your questions, help you get over your fears and frustrations, and give you some fantastic advice that will hopefully help you navigate the world of SATs, ACTs, AP classes, and those brutal final exams your teachers love to give. But some of you may need the help of a tutor who meets with you one-on-one on a regular basis, say once or twice a week. How can you tell if you would benefit from meeting with a tutor? Here are a few indicators: