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Have You Ever Wondered What the Difference is Between an Academic Coach and a Tutor?

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What is the difference between an academic coach and a tutor?

An academic coach focuses on study skills and strategies that contribute to success in college, while a tutor helps students with the content of a particular subject. In other words, an academic coach does not focus on content—an academic coach instead can help you to become a better learner, improve your study skills, and find ways to plan your time, to get assignments done. In this way, coaches can help with any subject, since they do not focus on content, but on strategy: coaches will lead you to find study skills and learning strategies that will help you succeed in any course. 

Please watch the YouTube video below to learn more about the services an academic coach and tutor can provide.

What is Academic Coaching Versus Tutoring?

Revello, Sara
Learning Support Systems
10/17/2022