What is Aptitutor?

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Aptitutor is a Boston-based FREE online tutoring service and learning platform. It was created by two high schoolers, Melissa Dai and Cynthia Rajeshkanna, in the midst of the COVID-19 school closure. It is now run by Nithya Rajeshkanna. Aptitutor is tailored to connect qualified high school tutors to K-12 students that are seeking aid with various academic subjects. Our tutors are knowledgeable in a wide range of subjects, ranging from elementary curriculum all the way to AP course work. We offer one-on-one Zoom tutoring sessions that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home! Take a look at our Tutoring page for more information.

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Our Mission

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Aptitutor is dedicated to providing free supplemental education to all in a comfortable, fun learning community where students can grow as learners. Above all, we aim to empower all learners and give back to the community.

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How We Came Up with Aptitutor

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to contribute to the community, but we didn’t know how. At the same time, we were participating in virtual learning as a direct result of school closure. It came to our attention that with the shift to shorter online classes, students weren’t receiving the thorough, comprehensive education that full-length, in-person classes offer. On top of that, free supplemental education was not readily accessible. We quickly realized that the lack of free academic support wasn’t something that the pandemic induced; year-round, students do not have access to the supplemental education that they could benefit from. Seeking to give back to the community in a time of need while addressing a long-term educational issue, we created Aptitutor.