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The Tutoring Center
How can I become a tutor?
To become a tutor, several requirements need to be met. First, all tutors are required to have a 3.2 overall GPA or higher. Second, all tutors must have received an A- or better in the course they wish to tutor. Third, all tutors must be recommended by the professor of the course they wish to tutor. Finally, all tutors must complete the Tutor Qualification Course.
How many hours can I work?
Campus student employees are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week. The Tutoring Center requires all tutors to post a minimum of 10 hours per week, though tutors only work when students sign up for appointments.
What are the hours tutors work?
Tutors set their own schedules. Typically, appointments are set between 7 am and 7 pm. Tutors are free to post hours during the library hours of operation.
What are tutors paid?
The Tutoring Center starts new tutors 10 cents above the campus minimum for student employees. Tutors can receive periodic raises with the completion of start of the semester tasks and experience.
How often can I visit a tutor?
Students are allowed to visit a tutor for a specific course up to three times per week. Exceptions to visit a tutor more frequently than this are handled on a case by case basis.
How much does a student have to pay for tutoring?
Tutoring is a free service offered by the university. However, if a student schedules an appointment and fails to show up, a fee will be charged to the student account.
How should a student prepare for a tutoring appointment?
Students should prepare for a tutoring appointment by first completing assigned readings and course work. Then, students can bring specific questions with them to discuss with a tutor. If a student habitually comes unprepared, the tutor may cancel the appointment until the student becomes prepared.
For which courses is tutoring offered?
Tutoring is offered for many knowledge-based courses. If a student requests a tutor for a knowledge-based course for which we don’t have a tutor, we will attempt to find a tutor in a timely manner. Tutoring is not offered for skill based courses (example: racquetball, guitar, dance, etc.).
How long is a typical appointment?
Most appointments are an hour long.
Is online tutoring available?
Yes. Online tutoring is offered for students who are not in Rexburg, Idaho. A student can sign up for an online tutoring session through the regular scheduling system, but the student needs to indicate in the comment box that the session will be online.
Is there a drop-in lab?
The Tutoring Center does not offer any drop-in tutoring services. Volunteer Connections offers select drop-in labs run primarily by volunteers.
How is a tutor different than a TA or a lab assistant?
It is not uncommon for a TA to grade papers or assist in teaching class. Also, it is not uncommon for lab assistants to run drop-in or scheduled labs. Tutors are not permitted to do these tasks. Tutors are to post availabilities on the tutor scheduling system for which students can sign up, and tutors are required to tutor in the Tutoring Center.
What is the process of hiring a tutor?
When we know we have a position available, we contact the professor(s) to ask for recommendations. After students are recommended, we ensure they meet Tutoring Center requirements. Then, students are contacted and interviewed. Once these steps have been completed, the student is eligible for hire. If a student is interested in tutoring, he or she should have the professor send an email recommendation to the Tutoring Center.
Are other tutoring resources available?
Yes. The Tutoring Center has created video tutorials for students. These can be found on the same page which a student would sign up for a tutoring appointment.
The Math Study Center
How much do I have to pay to get tutoring?
Nothing. Labs, groups, and 1-on-1 tutors are free to all students who don't abuse the system.
Why do we need to check in to use the math lab?
We keep records of all of the visits to the math lab so that we are able to staff the lab with enough tutors of the right subjects.
What is the difference between using a 1-on-1 tutor and going into the math lab?
The math lab is open for many hours for the entire week. You can just walk in, work on your homework and ask questions when you get stuck. The 1-on-1 tutoring is for students who need more specialized help or have been struggling with their class. With this option you have the benefit of having 1-on-1 attention and guidance, but you need to make an appointment.
The Writing Center
How should I prepare for my visit?
Come prepared with:
- Specific questions or concerns about the assignment.
- Hard copy of the assignment.
- Willingness to make changes.
- Twenty to thirty minutes to spend in a session.
- Enough time before assignment is due to make changes.
Does my paper have to be for a class?
No. The BYU-Idaho Writing Center works with resumes, cover letters, letters of introduction (for student teaching and graduate school applications) as well as creative works.
Can you guarantee me an "A"?
No. The Writing Center can work with students to help their assignment meet the guidelines, but the tutors cannot guarantee an "A".
What if a tutor gives me advice that I or my teacher disagree with?
Writing tutors are your peers--fellow college students with experience in writing college papers. Because tutors are not familiar with the specifics of your assignment or your instructor's particular expectations, their comments should be understood only as suggestions. Always defer to the advice of your instructor and remember that the paper is yours; you must take responsibility for the suggested revisions you choose to incorporate in your final draft.
How long are sessions?
On average, sessions are around twenty minutes. This does not mean that for quick concerns students will be required to stay there for the full twenty minutes, or that students with many questions will be cut off after twenty minutes. International students on average have thirty to forty-five minute sessions in order to address and concerns with the language itself.
How much time before the due date should I come in?
At least a few hours before class, but preferably at least a day or two in advance. This allows the student plenty of time to be able to correct or change any parts of their assignment that were worked on, as well as allowing enough time for the student to make any further changes or ask their teacher questions regarding the assignment.
Can I request an online session if I'm on-campus?
No. On-campus students are required to come in to the Writing Center in person. The online sessions are strictly for those students who are off-campus.
Where are you located?
On the second floor of the McKay Library, near the Reading Center and Tutoring Center.
Are all the employees at the BYU-Idaho Writing Center English majors?
No. Some of the employees are, but others are biology, political science, health administration, or sociology majors. Being an English major is not required to work at the Writing Center.
My teacher is requiring or giving extra credit for my visit. How will he or she know I have visited?
We will stamp your draft or provide a kind of receipt, whichever you prefer. However, do not come with the attitude of "I'm just here to get my points." In order for us to provide evidence of your visit, you must visit at least 6 hours before the paper is due AND come with a draft copy (not the final copy you plan to turn in). If you come with your final copy, it will be obvious you have no intention of making changes, and therefore your visit is pointless.
FAQs
Why is it important to constantly ask questions? ›
The research shows that asking more questions builds emotional intelligence, lending to better soft skills - key in leadership at work and interpersonal relationship building. Asking questions is an effective way to better communicate and connect with others. “Curiosity for me has helped me make sense of the world.
What are the 5 hardest interview questions? ›- What is your greatest weakness?
- Why should we hire you?
- What's something that you didn't like about your last job?
- Why do you want this job?
- How do you deal with conflict with a co-worker?
- Here's an answer for you.
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If you are interviewing at a large tech company (FAANG, Airbnb, Uber etc.) where LeetCode has company specific questions, then LeetCode Premium is a great and worthwhile investment. If you are interviewing for a startup, then LeetCode Premium will make you faster but the value is significantly diminished.
What is it called when you constantly question everything? ›inquisitive. adjective. asking a lot of questions about things, especially things that people do not want to talk about.
Why is it important to not stop questioning? ›Albert Einstein said “the important thing is not to stop questioning; curiosity has its own reason for existing”. We never stop learning, we always have the capacity to learn newer and better ways of doing things, responding to things, and of existing with others in the world.
What are tricky interview questions? ›- Can you tell me a little about yourself?
- How did you hear about the position?
- What do you know about the company?
- What are your greatest professional strengths?
- What do you consider to be your weaknesses?
- What is your greatest professional achievement?
- How many basketballs can fit on a bus?
- What two things, aside from food and water, would you want on a deserted island?
- How many pizzas are ordered every night in the United States?
- What would you do if you won the lottery?
- Blue or green?
- Being unprepared.
- Dressing inappropriately.
- Talking too much or not enough.
- Criticising previous employers or colleagues.
- Failing to ask questions.
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Is there a website that answers any question? ›
Today, Quora is a popular Q&A websites, helping connect experts for almost any topic imaginable.
How can I get answers easily? ›- Read the whole answer only to understand .
- Don't think of memorising in one go.
- Break the question in parts( as many u wish.. ...
- Now go through one part and learn it loudly.
- Now check whether u have learnt by hiding the answer.
- If yes: repeat process 4 and 5 till u complete the answer.
- If not: try to learn again and again.
while solving problems you need to maintain a cadence. However most of us have a day job, you'll not solve problems at the same rate. But you should still set some goals. My suggestion is avg at 2 problems/day or 14 problems/week.
Why is LeetCode so tough? ›LeetCode is hard because it doesn't mirror what most devs will encounter day to day. In fact, if someone did need to write a piece of code that required dynamic programming, a recursion or tree traversal, they're going to hide this behind some layer of software for other devs.
What rank is good on LeetCode? ›If you can reach 2200+ in leetcode, you're already the top 2% players!
What is excessive questioning? ›Toby always asks lots of questions, often repeating the same question over and over again even once you have answered him. Usually the questions are about what is going to happen later in the group.
What kind of person questions everything? ›One who questions everything : Cynic.
Why do some people question everything? ›They are driven by doubt, curiosity and wonderment. It is our questions that fuel and drive our thinking. Many problems arise from making assumptions. If you assume, you think you know when you probably don't.
What did Einstein say was the happiest thought of his life? ›Path to general relativity
In 1907, Einstein had the "happiest thought of my life" when he was sitting in a chair at the patent office in Bern: If a person falls freely he will not feel his own weight.
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Did Einstein ask a lot of questions? ›
Albert Einstein wasn't always considered a “genius”, as a child he was considered strange, constantly asking questions no one could understand, irritating and even angering his teachers. Albert found it difficult to adapt to the strict German education methods at school, and often got in trouble with his teachers.
What is the STAR method in interviews? ›The STAR method is a structured manner of responding to a behavioral-based interview question by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation you are describing.
What are killer questions? ›What are killer questions? Killer questions are questions that are asked to candidates who register for a specific job advertisement and have the effect of filtering applications and carrying out a very first screening action.
How do you outsmart an interview? ›- They want to bring on board someone that they like… so be nice. ...
- Do your research. ...
- Ask probing questions. ...
- Show confidence with body language. ...
- Be totally engaged.
- If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
- Do you eat or drink soup?
- How many pairs of shoes do you own?
- What is the best gift you have ever received?
- If you were a superhero, what powers would you want to have?
- What is your favorite animal?
- What's your favorite family recipe?
These three C's that we will examine are: Credibility; Competence; and Confidence. They are inextricably connected. I'm an introvert by personality type, but can interview with the best of them because of the successful implementation of these three C's.
What are the three P's to the perfect interview? ›- Prepare: Like any exam, the more prepared you are, the less nervous you will be and a more relaxed disposition with ensure a more controlled and confident delivery. ...
- Practice: Practice the delivery of your prepared answers. ...
- Presentation:
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What app gives you answers to everything? ›
Socratic by Google 12+
What answers can Google not answer? ›Google has no answer for questions about effort, worth, desire, character. We have these answers inside of us. School is a place for asking and answering these types of questions. If you can Google it, it shouldn't be part of the curriculum.
How do I scan questions and get answers on Google? ›On your Android phone or tablet, open Google. Search for a place or city. Scroll down to the "Questions & answers" section. Tap See questions.
How can I learn answers fast without forgetting? ›Regardless of when you choose to study, you will retain more information if you study a bit each day (for 30 to 60 minutes at a time) rather than cramming at the last minute. Remember to incorporate breaks into your study schedule. Breaks give your brain a chance to absorb what you just studied.
How can I get smart answers? ›When you are asked a question that momentarily stumps you, take a moment to consider your response. Stand still, relax, think about your answer and then respond. Don't feel pressured to answer quickly. Thoughtfully considering your response is a sign of poise.
What are the 3 secret study tips? ›- Know what your lecturers want. Before you start studying a topic, write down your lecturer's learning objectives for that topic. ...
- Make a study plan. Many people waste time when they study because they don't have a plan. ...
- Use effective study techniques.
How many questions? Solving around 300 questions on leetcode gives you enough grasp to understand all the concepts clearly. Somewhere around 500 questions is where you'll start seeing a single question from different approaches too not just to solve it, but solve it optimally.
How long does it take to master LeetCode? ›If everything works as planned, it will take ~60 days to finish the two courses and ~300 days to finish 1600 questions. But in reality, I get too busy with my daily work, or I am not in the mood from time to time. It took me ~1 year and two months to finish.
How long should easy LeetCode take? ›Easy: Under 10 minutes. Medium: 10 to 25 minutes. Hard: 20 to 35 minutes.
Does LeetCode detect cheating? ›LeetCode heavily emphasizes on the justice and fairness of our contests. We have absolutely ZERO TOLERANCE for violation behaviors (such as plagiarism, cheating, etc). as it doesn't deserve boasting while other sites such as Codechef and Codeforces have strict and automatic plagiarism detection mechanism deployed.
Should I do LeetCode daily? ›
But although you could spend 24 hours on each problem, I wouldn't recommend it. Besides sleep deprivation and neglecting other parts of your life, 24 hours is just too much time to spend on any LeetCode problem, even spread out over several days.
Is practicing LeetCode worth it? ›where LeetCode has company specific questions, then LeetCode Premium is a great and worthwhile investment. If you are interviewing for a startup, then LeetCode Premium will make you faster but the value is significantly diminished. Try out the free version first before upgrading.
What is the salary at LeetCode? ›Minimum salary at LeetCode depends on the role you are applying for. For Sales and Promotion Executive the minimum salary is ₹1.6 Lakhs per year, for Graduate Engineer Trainee (Get) the minimum salary is ₹5.0 Lakhs per year and so on. Free Introductory Course to Machine Learning.
How do you become a 3 Star LeetCode? ›As per my observations, if anyone does 15% of the total questions he/she gets their 3rd star. As of now total questions are 2143, 15% of which is roughly 321.45 ~ 322. So anyone who wishes to calculate the number of questions needed for 3 stars is simple: 15% of total questions.
Which is tougher HackerRank or LeetCode? ›HackerRank seems to be easier for beginners. I also enjoy Codewars a lot; their problems are more fun, I think. I prefer leetcode because it show me how my code fast is.
What are 5 unique questions you can ask at the end of an interview? ›- What do you personally like most about working for this organisation? ...
- How would you describe your organisation's culture? ...
- Can you tell me about the kind of supervision you provide? ...
- What have past employees done to succeed in this position?
- Tell me about yourself.
- Why are you interested in working for this company?
- Tell me about your education.
- Why have you chosen this particular field?
- Describe your best/worst boss.
- In a job, what interests you most/least?
- What is your major weakness?
- How did you hear about the role? ...
- What do you know about the company? ...
- Why did you apply? ...
- What are your key professional strengths? ...
- Why should we hire you? ...
- Do you have any questions for us? ...
- What's your definition of hard work? ...
- Why are you leaving your current job?
- Do your research. Employers love to see that you've taken time to get to know their company. ...
- Prepare answers to commonly asked questions. ...
- Address your weaknesses. ...
- Practice out loud. ...
- Think of your own questions. ...
- Get organized.
- What's life on the job like?
- What kind of training do they offer?
- How is feedback provided?
- What's the company culture like?
- Who's on the team you'll be working with, are they cool, and how does working together work?
- What are the next steps in the interview process?
What are the 10 most common interview questions and answers? ›
- Tell Me About Yourself. ...
- Why Are You the Best Person for the Job? ...
- Why Do You Want This Job? ...
- How Has Your Experience Prepared You for This Role? ...
- Why Are You Leaving (or Have Left) Your Job? ...
- What Is Your Greatest Strength? ...
- What Is Your Greatest Weakness?
- Review common interview questions. ...
- Make a list of questions that you would like to ask during the interview. ...
- Be prepared. ...
- On the day of the interview, remember to:
- Display confidence during the interview, but let the interviewer start the dialogue. ...
- End the interview with a good impression.