Posts by Matt McCorkle
How Long Should Your Tutoring Sessions Be?
How Long Should Your Tutoring Sessions Be?

Optimal SAT®/ACT® tutoring session lengths and frequencies backed by research. Shorter, focused meetings boost engagement, retention, and test-day confidence.

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Matt McCorkleTest-Prep Sessions, Tutoring Sessions, Duration of Sessions, Test Prep, Test Prep Advice, Tutoring Advice, Marketing, ACT® Sessions, SAT® Sessions, SAT® Prep, ACT® Prep, Study Tips, Study Habits, Study Sessions, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients, Tutoring Times, Tutoring Tips, Session Length, Session Frequency
How High School Students Can Build Stress-Resilience for College Success
How High School Students Can Build Stress-Resilience for College Success

Help your high school students build essential stress-management skills before college. Discover practical tips for time management, wellness habits, emotional intelligence, and creating supportive environments.

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Matt McCorkleCollege Prep, Mental Health, Stress Reduction, Stress Resilience, Anxiety, College, High School Students, Prepping for College, Well-Being, Wellness Practices, Advice for Students, Advice for Clients, Advice for Tutors, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients, Emotional Support, Soft Skills, Organization, Study Spaces, Study Habits, Time Management, Routines, Work Ethic
5 Important Reasons to Part Ways with a Client (and How to Do It Professionally)
5 Important Reasons to Part Ways with a Client (and How to Do It Professionally)

Discover five important reasons why you might need to let a client go and learn how to handle the situation professionally and respectfully, so you can avoid misunderstandings and maintain a positive reputation.

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Matt McCorkleAdvice for Tutors, Advice for Test-Prep Businesses, Advice for Test-Prep Professionals, Setting Boundaries, Boundaries, Tutoring Business, Policies, Letting a client go, Communication, Student Engagement, Expectations, Accountability, Academic Integrity, Plagiarism, AI, Payment Issues, Productivity, Procrastination, Tutor-Client Relationship