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You can make up to $1,500+* per month.

*Represents monthly earnings of top tier tutors. Actual earnings may vary depending on number of questions answered, subject category, question difficulty, answer quality, and other factors.

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As a tutor with Course Hero, you can…

Make extra money

Top tutors earn around $1,500 each month for answering questions in their subject-matter domain.

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Tutor online anytime—with just a computer and an Internet connection. No audio or video is required.

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Share your expertise with college students to help them study and succeed in their courses, graduate confident and prepared.

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Create your Course Hero tutor account.

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Provide basic info and select your tutoring subjects.
Some subjects require an assessment quiz.
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Upload your ID and academic credentials.
Examples include a diploma, professional certificate/license, or school transcript.
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Get approved within 7 days and start tutoring!

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Student's Question

What is an advantage of arrays over linked lists?

Tutor's Answer

Arrays have O(1), or constant-time access, while linked lists have O(n), or linear-time access.

Explanation

Arrays have a faster access time because all of the data in an array is stored in a contiguous block, making it very easy for a computer to retrieve data. Since all members of an array are in a contiguous block, they are all right next to each other,...

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Frequently asked questions

We believe that experts take all forms and therefore do not require that you be a certified tutor or professor. However, you do need to share sufficient credentials to prove that you have an expertise in the categories which you would like to tutor.
More often, you'll hear back from us within 1-3 business days. It may occasionally take us longer when demand is high or during the holidays.
No, you are not required to tutor for a certain amount of time or answer a minimum number of questions. This is an independent contractor position. However, the higher your rating, the more opportunities you'll receive to earn money.
Top tier tutors can earn around $1,500 per month. Actual earnings may vary depending on number of questions answered, subject category, question difficulty, answer quality, and other factors.
By signing up as a Course Hero tutor, you agree to work as an independent freelancer. That means there's no employer and employee relationship between you and Course Hero. So, you get paid only for answering students' questions and and have the flexibility and freedom to do this work whenever and wherever you like!

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