jeff.wong said:
I agree. Nevertheless, tutors do help if you are struggling. I suggest matrix because they offer writing centre to aid you with your essays. Personally I did not attend any [but most of my friends said good things about Matrix other than their price].
Yes, however, teachers provide help as well, that is, if you ask for it.
I attend a school where approximately 55-60% of the form attends some sort of external tuition. Is this necessary? The issue is that many replace their actual teachers with tutors, who frankly, won't be of any help at all, when it comes to the HSC - after all, it is your teacher who knows you best, not a tutor. 'Oh I'll ask my tutor that...' - that is the mentality of those who attend external tuition - they sanctify these institutions, as though they are people of whom you can depend on.
You have to realise that tutors are simply feeding their animals - you pay them to feed you with information that you may not even be able to comprehend. If you don't ask your school teacher questions, or if you don't raise the fact that you're struggling and would like further assistance, it's your loss.
I've also heard that 'tutoring has helped so much' - fine, if that's the case, don't bother with school, attend tutoring and prepare to fail - because it is your school teachers who have the capacity to lead you to success, not bloody external tutors.