Tutoring Application

Please, complete the tutoring application to the best of your ability. The more thorough your application is, the more effective our initial meeting will be.

A Friendly Reminder: My schedule fills up very quickly, so I strongly suggest you apply ahead of time to reserve a good time slot for your weekly meetings.

Parents: Am I going to be working with you or your son/daughter? Please, have your student fill in the application!

IMPORTANT: Do read the F.A.Q. section!

Tutoring Application

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Name*

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Email*

How did you hear about Victor?

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Which school are you attending?*

What is the full name, NOT an abbreviation!

Which textbook are you using in your class?*

Please, tell me the author, name (if it is different than “organic chemistry”) and edition.

Is it your first time taking organic chemistry?

Yes, I’m taking the class for the first time

Nope, I’m retaking it because I failed/withdrew/dropped it before

Nope, I’m retaking it because I want a better grade

How many hours would you like to meet every week?*

Important Dates

Most classes have between 3 and 6 exams. Please, choose the dates for your exams if you know them.

When is the first day of classes?*

Or, alternatively, when would you like to start the tutoring meetings?

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When is your first exam/midterm?

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When is your second exam/midterm?

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When is your third exam/midterm?

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When is your fourth exam/midterm?

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When is your fourth exam/midterm?

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When is your fifth exam/midterm?

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When is your sixth exam/midterm?

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When is your FINAL exam?

Or, alternatively, when would you like to stop your tutoring meetings?

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Tell me about yourself and your goals

Describe your tutoring goals and your strengths and weaknesses along with your chemistry background.*

Why are you taking organic chemistry? What are you trying to accomplish with tutoring and how you hope tutoring with me can help you achieve your goals? Describe your previous general and organic chemistry experience and any challenges you’ve encountered in your previous chemistry courses. Are you planning to continue your chemistry studies with further courses like biochemistry or advanced chemistry classes? Are you planning to take any standardized entrance exams in the future such as MCAT, DAT, PCAT, etc.?

Additional information

Is there anything else you want me to know that may be important to assure success of our collaboration? Are there any learning difficulties you have? Any health-related limitations, scheduling fluctuations, extracurricular activities, or other obstacles that we’ll work around? etc.

What is your time zone?*

What times are you available to meet on Monday?

What times are you available to meet on Tuesday?

What times are you available to meet on Wednesday?

What times are you available to meet on Thursday?

What times are you available to meet on Friday?

What times are you available to meet on Saturday?

What times are you available to meet on Sunday?

Do you have required technology for the online tutoring?

I emphasize the development of practical skills during our meetings, you’ll need to be able to actively participate in online tutoring. So in addition to a computer with a camera and a mic, you’ll need an iPad with Apple Pencil. Potentially, you could join the meeting directly from your iPad as well, so you won’t need a computer at all.

I’ve got an iPad + apple pencil

I’m getting an iPad + apple pencil very soon

Disclaimer 1*

Tutoring is here to help you understand the material better, but it’s not a replacement for your classes. Remember, you’re responsible for attending your lectures, seminars, recitations, and all those other sessions your course requires!

I understand that tutoring is not a substitute for my classes.

Disclaimer 2*

Just so we’re clear—I’m not here to do your homework, take-home tests, or any other assignments for you. Tutoring is all about helping you learn and understand, not cutting corners. Let’s keep it honest and focus on building your skills!

I promise to adhere to the principles of academic integrity.

Disclaimer 3*

I’ll assign you practice questions specifically designed to address your weak areas and help you improve your skills. While your instructor might also assign homework, their problems are often more general and not tailored to individual needs. That’s why it’s important to focus on the practice questions I provide and make them a priority—they’re designed with you in mind!

I will do my best to complete the assigned practice questions.

Initial Meeting Booking*

Once you submit your application, you’ll be redirected to a scheduling page to book your initial meeting. You’ll also receive an automatic follow-up email.

Booking the initial meeting is required to complete your application. I will not look at your application or engage in extensive email conversations until I see the booking on my schedule. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. I receive many applications and don’t have time to engage in endless email conversations with each potential applicant who may or may not be serious about tutoring. If you’re not seeing any openings that work for you, let me know by replying to the follow-up email and I’ll see what I can do.

I understand that my application is not complete until I book the initial meeting.

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If I can't take you aboard, would you be interested in me passing your application information to a different tutor?

I maintain a small list of highly trusted organic chemistry tutors whom I know personally and can vouch for their content and pedagogical knowledge. I would be happy to get you in touch with one of them if I can’t accommodate your schedule or academic situation.

Yes, please.

No, I’m not interested in other tutors.

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Join My Exclusive Tutoring Waitlist*

Due to high demand, my calendar is typically filled a semester in advance. But here’s the silver lining: you can join my exclusive waitlist for organic chemistry tutoring. Once a spot opens, and if our schedules align, I will promptly reach out to discuss the next steps.

Here’s how it works:

1. Submit Your Application: Complete the application diligently. Remember, clarity and details increase your chances of being selected.
2. Join the Waitlist: Your application reserves your spot on a “first come, first served” basis. This doesn’t guarantee tutoring, but it’s the first crucial step.
3. Stay Alert: If I reach out, you have 24 hours to respond. Quick communication is your key to securing your spot.

If I believe we may be a good match, I’ll get back in touch with you to schedule an initial one-off meeting. If I can’t accommodate your schedule and you indicated that you want me to pass your info to a trusted tutor, I’ll do so and you’ll hear from them shortly.

What to Expect from the Initial Consultation?

This session is our chance to determine our compatibility. We’ll talk about:

– Your academic goals.
– Your chemistry background.
– Expectations from our tutoring sessions.

While this isn’t a full tutoring session, if we have time at the end, we can certainly talk about any chemistry questions you might have.

Remember: This initial meeting is no strings attached. This meeting is meant to see if we make a good tutoring fit for weekly meetings. It’s not a free meeting though. You’ll receive an invoice and will have to pay it within 24 hours or you will lose the spot.

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