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Washington, DC tutors

As the nation's capital, Washington D.C. is a cultural and ideological melting pot. It is also home to a number of well known universities: nationally ranked Georgetown University alone supports over 180 academic programs, and George Washington University offers another 87 programs including one of the nation's top-ranked law schools, according to U.S. News and Report. While political science and law programs are prevalent--as one might expect in the epicenter of U.S. political life--these and other area schools actually support a wide diversity of disciplines, making them an excellent resource for those seeking tutors in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. tutors support academic, career success

Whether you plan to launch a career in Washington D.C. or elsewhere, Washington D.C. tutors can help you master and refine the skills you need to succeed in a number of professions. The metro is a hotbed for political careers: the Economist reports that the federal government remains the region's largest employer by far. Business and finance is another major industry in a city supporting a number of Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies in 2010, including Fannie Mae. Health care and education jobs are prevalent, and budding high-tech and bioscience companies provide new opportunities each year.

Whether you are looking for career training in one of these fields, or for academic support for your child, tutors in Washington D.C. are likely equipped to meet your needs.

Washington D.C. Fast Facts

  • Forbes ranks Washington D.C.-area public K-12 schools among the poorest in the nation in terms of academic achievement per dollar spent, a trend underscoring the value of private tutoring.
  • Problems with Washington D.C. schools have boosted enrollment in charter and private schools, which serve nearly 50 thousand students each year.
  • The District of Columbia Public School systems 2010 graduation rate of 73 percent was an improvement over previous years, but still slightly below the 75 percent national average.
  • The DCPS has budgeted a minimum of $8,300 per student in education support for the 2012 school year.

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