Exploiting cheap labor is disgusting. Uber drivers, tutors, etc.

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6. Those private tutors would be happy if they got 50%, with the taxes and overhead of the company.

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I had my kids in that charged $90 per hour and the tutors got around $30-$35 of it. The private tutor firm used regular educators that were either retired or did supplemental after-school or summer instruction. So, in that aspect you probably would not get a student, but a seasoned pro that was tested by the firm for certain aspects of tutoring.

With a lot of colleges, the student tutors are based on supplemental income for college expenses and not really for jobs, per se. A lot of the students are in hock with student loans, state aid and might have a few grants or scholarships. They probably have loans that they need to pay back or their family income might be stretched, so the college wants to keep tutor costs low. Reputable colleges offer free tutor referrals and do not take a cut from the top. Now, most tutors are allowed to take tips. The tutoring income might be counted against any financial aid, so in that aspect it's best to keep that part low so the student doesn't accidentally exceed some threshold and lose out on next year's money.

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