StudyPoint reviews

4.5

67% would recommend to a friend

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5.0
May 4, 2017

A Solid Choice for Tutoring

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Pros

The flexibility of being able to make my own schedule. The pay is okay, not great, but I like not having to market myself for new students. Also, once you are experienced there are opportunities to grow within the company, be it taking a full-time role, becoming a mentor tutor, or interviewing potential tutors. StudyPoint also allows you to continue tutoring independently, which similar companies often do not allow.

Cons

Sometimes you may be asked to travel farther than you set up your area - if so you should ask for travel compensation. Tutoring availability can really depend on your area and the time of year - if you are in an area that StudyPoint doesn't have as much prevalence in you will have trouble getting students.

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9y
Thank you for the feedback! The opportunities for veteran tutors that you mentioned are definitely a benefit of tutoring for StudyPoint. Though we do our best to set appropriate expectations around hours, this can sometimes be challenging given the various factors that impact assignments (subject, location, scheduling needs, student's specific needs, etc.). It is helpful to hear that this should continue to be an area of focus. Keep up the great work! Best, Greg President & Co-Founder
2.0
May 12, 2016

Nice people, poor work environment, poor management.

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Pros

StudyPoint was full of some of the nicest, kindest people I've ever met. The CEOs genuinely try to hire people who they will fit the culture, and I loved all of my coworkers. They try their best to create a positive work environment, even if their priorities are not aligned well.

Cons

Office morale was abysmal; the expectations placed on you are often difficult to meet, and you're constantly made to feel like you'll be fired at any instant if you don't meet their (sometimes arbitrary and poorly justified) targets. Burnout is extremely common due to these targets and the very very (very) high turnover at the company. Messaging and expectations are often inconsistent as well, and managers need more professional training on how to manage. Moreover, the pay is really atrocious in comparison to that at similarly sized companies, particularly for the amount of time you put in. StudyPoint managers like to portray work as flexible, but that's really only the case if you work from home. Office culture is hit or miss.

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StudyPoint Response
10y
I'm very sorry your experience with us was so mixed. I definitely agree we have great, kind people, and all of us do our best. We certainly are not right for everyone, but the many great people who have been with us for 5, 7, and even 10 years are testament to the success of finding the right fit. We will keep on working hard to be our best. I wish you the very best in your next professional phase. Take care, Greg President & Co-Founder
4.0
Apr 8, 2016

Tutor

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Pros

The job has flexible hours, good pay and it's not too difficult. You can basically make your schedule as long as you don't mind working part-time. I think it's an ideal job for a student.

Cons

The main con is that it is nearly impossible to make a full-time job of it due to the fact that you will have to work almost exclusively nights and weekends, so you can't expect more than about 20 hours/wk from a tutor job with this company. Also expect to pay for your own gas and not to be compensated for the many hours you will likely be driving as you tutor at students' houses. If you go in knowing that this is what will happen then you'll be fine because it's really a good job for what it is. You get a lot of support from the company and if you are a good tutor you will mostly get a lot of encouragement - most of the families are very appreciative.

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StudyPoint Response
10y
Thanks for being part of our tutor team for 4 years!! I agree that this is a fantastic part-time job, but infrequently can it be a full-time job because of how seasonal the tutoring calendar is. Best, Greg President & Co-Founder
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