As a student-athlete, it is often a challenge to juggle academics and sports successfully. Over the years, I've done well maintaining good grades and performance on the field. However, with each grade promotion, classes get more difficult. One class in particular that I am currently in that I could use help with is Pre-calculus. While I love math, this particular class has really pushed me to work harder to ensure that my grade point average doesn't suffer. I have considered asking my classmates for help, but I think it would be in my best interest to get a tutor. In the past, I have had tutors in other subject areas like science and English. I was introduced to them after inquiring with my counselor about getting help with classes. They were very effective in helping me to understand the information presented. The retention and understanding of the information gained helped me score high on the ACT. Just as in regular class sessions, the extra work became a reference point to understand if I couldn't immediately recall lessons previously taught. Because of the number of different math classes, a math tutor will be very beneficial. I would strongly encourage anyone who is struggling or who needs a little help with unfamiliar material to seek the tutor's assistance. Each academic subject builds on the next, and the new material may be confusing. A tutor specializing in the particular class that I have to take is a valuable tool. Although I have not sought the assistance of a tutor for my Pre-calculus class, I will likely locate a tutor so that I can better understand the coursework to progress to the next mathematics course.