CalcPrep Blog

After 10+ years of teaching calculus, here's what I've learned about what makes the difference for students — and why the support window matters.

Ever wonder what actually happens in a calculus tutoring session? Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how I prepare, teach, and support my students.

Calculus 2 has a reputation as the hardest undergrad math course. Here's why it's so brutal, where students get stuck, and how to get through it.

Not all calculus tutors are equal. Here are 4 things that actually matter when choosing a tutor — from a tutor who's been doing this for over a decade.

Failing college calculus costs more than a bad grade. Here's the full picture — extra tuition, delayed graduation, GPA damage, and how to prevent it.

If calculus tutoring didn't work before, the problem might not have been your child. It might have been the approach. Here's what to look for.

Skeptical about online math tutoring? After 10+ years and hundreds of students, here's the honest truth about what works, what doesn't, and why.

The best time to get a calculus tutor isn't after you fail an exam — it's before the first one. Here's why proactive help changes outcomes.

College calculus lectures with 200-300 students aren't designed for individual learning. Here's why the system fails and what parents can do about it.

If your college student just bombed a calculus exam, here's a step-by-step guide for parents — what to say, what to do, and how to get them back on track.

Bombed your first calculus exam? Here's a realistic game plan to recover your grade, fix what went wrong, and set yourself up for Exam 2.