How to Become a Student
Call (617) 376-1300 x5 to set up a time to meet with us in person at the library. This meeting will give us the information we need to match you with a tutor. A match is based on:
- Making arrangments so you and your tutor can meet online or in-person
- Days and times convenient for you and your tutor
- Your needs and interests
The Massachusetts Department of Education requires that you take a skills assessment before being matched with a tutor. The MAPT test or the TABE test is given upon intake and again after 30 instructional hours.
Meeting Your Tutor
After you are matched with a tutor, you and your tutor will meet once a week for two hours per week at a convenient time and place for both of you. Students and tutors meet at locations throughout the South Shore, usually in public libraries with private space.
Learning Basics
You are here to learn and your tutor has volunteered to help. Learning happens best in an environment where you can thrive. For a successful and productive learning experience, please follow these basic guidelines:
- Attend each week. It is critical to success. You can’t learn if you don’t attend.
- Arrive on time. You have only two hours a week to meet. Don’t waste the opportunity.
- Keep your mind open to new learning techniques.
- Accept that reading and writing are learned skills that take time and practice.
- Persevere. Adults have jobs, families, health concerns, changing work schedules, and lots of other responsibilities that make learning harder. With dedication, you can succeed!