9 Cooking Blogs To Follow For Amazing French Recipes

9 Cooking Blogs To Follow For Amazing French Recipes Megan L. One of the best things about learning to speak French is the opportunity to enjoy amazing French food! Even if you dont have plans to travel to France anytime soon, you can still take a culinary journey in your own kitchen. These nine French cooking blogs are absolute must-follows for foodie francophiles! Check out classic French recipes, contemporary takes on traditional flavors, and soak up a bit of French culture. Everyday French Chef Think you dont have time to prepare authentic French recipes? Think again! The Everyday French Chef  can teach you how to make delicious French food without spending all day slaving in the kitchen.    Written with normal working people in mind, this fabulous blog simplifies the art of cooking fine French cuisine. We recommend:  Sole Meunière Thanks to The Everyday French Chef, you can make this classic French dish in just minutes. Its perfect for a romantic dinner for two. French Girl Cuisine The author of French Girl Cuisine is Natacha Gajdoczki, a French girl living and cooking in Switzerland. Her recipes range from quick and simple for beginning chefs to more challenging dishes for kitchen wizards. She also occasionally mixes in flavors from other neighboring European countries. One thing that all her recipes have in common is how delicious they look! We recommend: Blueberry Tart Cook up this fresh and beautiful dessert to impress dinner guests, or keep it for yourself. French Revolution Food The author of French Revolution is a native New Yorker who takes inspiration from her French mothers cooking as well as American cuisine. Describing her recipes as French-American Fusion, she shares recipes that are simple and flavorful, and always come with a fun story to set the scene. We recommend: Summertime French Country Deviled Eggs Chocolate and Zucchini Looking for fresh, modern, and seasonal French recipes? Written from her Parisian kitchen, Clotilde Dusouliers blog Chocolate and Zucchini is precisely what youve been searching for. This modern French cooking blog highlights recipes that are both simple and delicious, as well as being great for cooks at all levels. We recommend:  Raw Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles Who doesnt love a little sweet treat? Roll up these little truffles by hand to impress your friends or a special someone. My French Kitchen My French Kitchen is a beautiful, artistically done French cooking blog that encourages creativity and experimentation in the kitchen. Based in Touraine, this blog explores traditional French flavors and is sure to inspire you to be freer and more imaginative in your cooking. Along with the beautiful food photography, My French Kitchen also often features lovely watercolor illustrations and photographs of French life. We recommend:  Carrot and Poppyseed Cupcakes These cupcakes are fresh and sweet, and extra moist because theyre made with yogurt. French Cooking for Dummies Who are you calling dummy?!? Actually, appreciating the fantastic ease and simplicity of these French recipes doesnt make you a dummy at all! Based in Paris, the author of French Cooking for Dummies aims to uncomplicate classic French cooking. With her help, anyone who wishes to try their hand at French cuisine is sure to succeed. We recommend: Warm Goat Cheese Salad This classic French bistro salad makes a delicious lunch, taking advantage of the amazing  natural flavors of goat cheese and arugula. On Rue Tatin Although she is based in France, the author of On Rue Tatin has a worldwide appreciation for both where food comes from and how it is prepared. If youre looking for French recipes that are more than just food, this is the blog for you. Explore customs and learn about the meaning of these delicious dishes. We recommend:  Strawberry Shortcake à la Française In spring when strawberries are fresh, this classic dessert is exceptionally delicious! The Flo Show Looking for a globetrotting French chef? Look no further than The Flo Show! This French native shares her internationally-inspired dishes alongside traditional French favorites. For a French spin on world cuisine, this blog simply cant be beat. We recommend: 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse How can something this delicious and fancy have only two ingredients? You wont believe how simple and delightful this recipe is. The Vegan Version In traditional French cooking, vegans have very few options among the meats, cheeses, and cream sauces that make up many French dishes. Seeking to correct this disparity, the author of The Vegan Version  is working her way through Julia Childs classic recipes and veganizing them.    If youre vegan, vegetarian, or just adventurous in the kitchen, youre sure to find intriguing new takes on old French recipes. We recommend: Bouillabaise A vegan version of this traditional fish soup is actually possible, and not that complicated to make. Youll be amazed by the authentic flavor! What are some of your favorite French recipes? Share them with us in the comments below! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

Yikes! Dont Confuse These 7 Tricky Spanish Words

Yikes! Dont Confuse These 7 Tricky Spanish Words Suzy S. As a beginner learning Spanish, its easy to feel overwhelmed by new vocabulary. How do you keep track of all of the Spanish words and meanings? Not to mention all the false cognates that  are out there! Fortunately, with practice, Spanish words and phrases  will become like second nature to you. Just watch out for the tricky word pairs! For a helpful lesson,  our friends at Lingolistic  recently shared an article with us  with some words that are particularly confusing for beginners. Here are a few of them: Vaya, valla Vaya: to indicate surprise, either for a bad or a good reason. It also works as the verb “to go,” which is where most people make mistakes. Example: “ ¡Vaya noche, me lo he pasado genial!” (What a night, I had a wonderful time!). Valla: it sounds the same, but it means “fence.” Example: “Ayer pinté la valla de verde” (I painted the fence green yesterday). So  remember: vaya for the verb, valla for the object. Haber, a ver Although the difference is quite big, people tend to make this mistake very, very frequently since both sound the same. Haber: the verb to indicate “there is” or “there are.” Example: “Hay un coche estropeado” (There is a broken car there). A ver: the meaning is “let’s see,” but people usually use the previous verb (haber) instead. Example: “A ver, qué comemos hoy” (Let’s see, what do we have for lunch). Ay, hay, ahí If youre a Spanish learner, this might be a headache, but don’t worry, there is a sentence to make it clearer: “Ahí hay un hombre que dice ¡ay!” (Over there, there is a man saying ouch!). Ahí: “there, over there” Hay: the verb “haber” in present  tense, “there is/are” Ay: a moan, “ouch” Continue reading the article here, and make sure to check out the other resources Lingolistic  has available for Spanish learners! Readers, what other word pairs do you get confused? Ser vs. estar is another one our tutors have pointed out. Let us know what Spanish words and meanings you struggle with by leaving a comment below!   Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

How Your College-Bound Teen Can Make it a Productive Holiday Break

How Your College-Bound Teen Can Make it a Productive Holiday Break How Your College-Bound Teen Can Make it a Productive Holiday Break College is an essential step toward lifelong success, but getting there doesnt happen on its own. Eileen Huntington, co-founder of Huntington Learning Center says that too often, college-related deadlines have a way of sneaking up on studentsbut holiday break is a great time to revisit the college to-do list. The spring semester of the school year tends to fly by for high school students, especially those finishing up their senior year, says Huntington. For those with college on the horizon, its important to pay attention to all of the necessary deadlines and tasks. These next few weeks offer a perfect opportunity to get things in order and plan ahead for the months to come. To make the most of holiday break, Huntington offers these tips for parents and their college-bound teens: Start working on the FAFSA. Seniors planning on enrolling in college for fall 2017 should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after January 1 as possible. This application is your familys avenue to receiving federal, state and college financial aid and the sooner you submit it, the better. Get started at www.studentaid.ed.gov. Register for Advanced Placement exams. Before school lets out, your teen should talk to teachers or the schools designated Advanced Placement (AP) coordinator about taking any AP exams in the spring. In 2017, AP exams are scheduled for early May, so holiday break is a good time to start thinking about which exams your teen wants to study for and take. Register for the spring SAT or ACT. For juniors taking the exam for the first time, now is the time to develop a study schedule for the spring SAT or ACT tests. Contact Huntington over the break to learn more about our 14-hour, 32-hour and Premier SAT and ACT prep programs. Work on college applications. Seniors should use holiday break as a time to get going on college applications, as many colleges have application deadlines as early as January 1. At the very least, your senior should spend time working on some of the time-consuming parts of the application package, such as the essay. Its also a good idea to write succinct but professional letters to teachers from whom your teen would like letters of recommendation, making sure to include a resume and list of accomplishments in each teachers class. When school is back in session in January, your teen can deliver these letters personally. Visit local colleges. Although colleges are also on break, this might be a good chance for you and your teen to visit any colleges in your area. Walk the campus, stop by the admissions offices, explore the classrooms and reach out ahead of time to see if any tours are offered. Holiday break is a wonderful time for your teen to recharge his or her batteries after a busy fall semester, but it also presents a chance to get ahead on that college checklist. At Huntington, we advise students to take advantage of every break they have from school and use that downtime to ensure theyre on top of everything they need to be regarding college, says Huntington. During the spring, things pick up significantly when it comes to collegefrom applying for financial aid to selecting a college. Encourage your teen to use this time effectively, so that he or she will feel more organized and ready to continue moving forward when school resumes in January. About Huntington Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntingtons mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help at www.huntingtonhelps.com. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. 2016 Huntington Mark, LLC. Huntington Learning Center, the three-leaf logo, and 1 800 CAN LEARN are registered trademarks of Huntington Mark, LLC. Each franchised Huntington Learning Center is operated under a franchise agreement with Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.

2018 Official Guide to the GMAT Review Series Problem #44 (Problem Solving - Prime numbers)

2018 Official Guide to the GMAT Review Series Problem #44 (Problem Solving - Prime numbers) GMAT MBA Admissions Blog This post is the second in our series on using strategies to answer specific questions from the 2018 Official Guide. Here, one of our most experienced GMAT tutors, John Easter, analyzes a question about prime numbers using problem solving skills. Problem #44 of the2018 Official Guide to the GMATstates that if n is a prime number greater than 3, what is the remainder when n^2 is divided by 12? (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3 (E) 5 I call these kinds of problemsTheorem Problems. What I mean by that is that there is some deep mathematical rule that forms the basis of the problem. In this case that rule is about squares modulo p and quadratic residues.Neither of these is part of what the GMAT is testing - even if you're treating the quantitative section as a math test and not a game. Clearly someone working for GMAC is nerding out. Unfortunately for the nerd in question, and fortunately for us, mathematicians don't do multiple choice. When you see something like this, take a deep breath and remember that PS (problems solving) questions are matching games. We just have to match the question to the answer. We don't need math degrees. So, pick a prime greater than 3, square it, and divide by 12. What's the remainder? For example, 5 is a prime greater than 3 (in fact, the smallest prime greater than three - keep it simple), 5^2 is 25, and when 25 is divided by 12, the remainder is 1. The correct answer is B. It's really that simple. Now, an important question: Do we need to check another example? The answer is NO! There's only one answer per question! About the Author John Easter is one of MyGuru’s longest tenured and most experiencedGMAT tutors. He is also the founder ofOwl Test Prep, another great source for GMAT advice.

Everything you need to know about all expenses paid English teaching jobs abroad

Everything you need to know about all expenses paid English teaching jobs abroad Moving to a new country to teach English is no mean feat. Job hunt aside, you have to find a place to live, sort out visas, health insurance. Read this: Teaching English abroad: A step-by-step plan Wouldn’t it be nice if some kindly employer swooped in and said they’d do it all for you? AND pay for it all (plus flights!) too? Yup, teaching English abroad, all expenses paid, sounds like a pretty sweet deal! Aside from freeing you of any admin stress when you arrive, all expenses paid English teaching contracts mean that your major expenses will all be taken care of by your employer. As you won’t have to put your monthly salary towards your housing or airfare, there’s a good chance you’ll not only be able to have a taste of the high life while you’re teaching abroad, but also be able to save money to take home with you too. This opportunity to pay off debt or save up for future life goals makes teaching abroad with all expenses paid a great option for recent graduates, future homeowners, career changers who don’t want to take too much of a salary hit and, well, anyone who wants to explore the globe without breaking the bank! Hold up! What does all expenses paid mean? In the ESL world, English teaching contracts with some of the coolest perks include: Housing (either accommodation or a housing stipend provided) Airfare (either paid in advance or reimbursed) Medical insurance (either wholly or partially covered by the employer) Visa cost reimbursement Paid vacation time ? Other benefits, such as language lessons and in-country orientation, may also be thrown into the mix. While having all of the above paid for and getting a full salary on top is awesome in itself, a major unlisted benefit is all the life admin that’s taken off your hands. It means that when you arrive in country, you can hit the ground running and focus on enjoying your adventure! Can anyone get an all expenses paid English teaching contract overseas? If you have a four-year degree, have native (or equivalent) English skills and are TEFL qualified, you are a great candidate for teach abroad contracts with some of the best benefits packages on offer. Read this: What qualifications do I need to teach English abroad? However, not every country in the world offers its teachers these kinds of benefits. While they are common in the Middle East and parts of Asia, they’re pretty much non-existent in Europe and South America. Countries in Asia, especially China and South Korea, often take on new teachers, but in the Middle East, expenses paid positions are often only available for teachers who have completed formal teacher training programs. So, yes, teaching abroad with all expenses paid is an option for most ESL teachers. As long as you have an open mind about where you go to teach. So, which countries do offer English teachers all expenses paid contracts? 1. Japan Ok, let’s be honest: Schools in Japan may not cover all expenses, but English teachers can still get a lot of benefits included in their contracts. Japan’s JET program, for example, offers return airfare but does not include housing. However, they do help you find a place to stay and sometimes offer accommodation at a set rate to help their teachers balance their budgets. Many schools offer contract completion bonuses, full or subsidized medical insurance, paid vacations and refundable pension contributions. If you have to travel between schools, your contract may also include a transport allowance. Japan also ranks highly for TEFL salaries in Asia, and although living costs can also be high too (especially in cities) most English teachers earn a comfortable living and have enough money to save on the side. 2. China China is the world’s largest job market in the world for TEFL-qualified teachers and, as such, jobs can include some pretty awesome benefits. Typical contracts might offer reimbursed airfare, rent-free housing, a contract completion bonus, paid holiday and medical insurance. Some even include workday meals and Mandarin lessons! There’s also a huge variety of work in China for English teachers - you could find yourself co-teaching 60 students with a native teacher in public school, or teaching small private classes. Check out Teach Away’s Explore Program to find out more about some of the great ESL positions on offer right now across China. In general, English teaching salaries in China provide a comfortable lifestyle. Living costs are low and many teachers save money while they are there. 3. South Korea South Korea also has a huge market for English teachers, and it’s not hard to see why. Contracts often include return airfare, fully furnished housing, paid holidays, contributions to health insurance and a bonus upon completion. Many contracts also include pension contributions, which can be or reclaimed as a lump sum when you leave the country (depending on the country you’re returning to - check with your employer!) Factor in a low tax rate and low cost of living, the lifestyle South Korea offers its English teachers is hard to beat. Why not check out South Korea’s government-run EPIK program for more information? Read this: Everything you need to know about applying (and getting hired) for the EPIK program 4. Middle East Each country in the Middle East has their own lifestyle advantages, but one thing they all have in common is offering some of the most generous teaching packages in the world. Benefits often include reimbursed airfare, end of contract bonus, housing allowance and health insurance. And if you want to take your loved ones along for the ride, packages are often also available for spouses and families. Living costs vary from country to country, but the cherry on the cake is that salaries for foreign teachers are tax-free. YES. Tax-free! However, jobs in the region can be restricted to highly qualified teachers with teaching licenses, or those with TEFL certification and a few years teaching experience. Take a look at the UAE Government Schools program for more info. PS: Check out sites like Numbeo and Expatistan to compare cost-of-living rates around the world. Free housing and airfare! It sound too good to be true. What’s the catch? Well, although signing up for all these perks can make your life easier when you arrive, it’s still work doing a little (or a lot)of research before you sign up. Firstly, all these benefits are usually reliant on you signing up for (and completing) a teaching contract, which can last anywhere from one to two years on average. Your visa is normally dependent on the contract so it’s with making sure that you can abide by what you sign up for. The advantage to having a clear contract is that you can take your time before you sign to work out whether what’s on offer will work for you. Here are some questions to ask: 1. What kind of company will you be working for? Research schools online and don’t be afraid to ask if they can put you in touch with their current English teachers. 2. What lifestyle can you expect? Find out about the area the school accommodation is in, the living costs and what there is to do in your free time. 3. Are you allowed to work outside your contract? You might be hoping to pick up some private lessons in your spare time but some contracts don’t allow this. 4. How many hours are you expected to work per week? Remember teaching hours do not include preparation, marking and admin time. 5. How is vacation time allocated? Some schools will only allow English teachers to take vacations at certain times of year. It’s worth checking in advance when and how long your vacations will be. When it comes to housing and airfare coverage there are quite a lot of details you might want to clear up before you sign up. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. English teaching jobs with paid housing: Questions you should ask before accepting the offer If the company is offering you furnished accommodation, ask for as much information as you can about it, including photos, how far it is from the school, how much bills are and exactly what is included in the furnishings. If the accommodation isn’t to your taste, the best solution will probably be factoring in buying items to personalize the space. Don’t forget, you may want to buy your own bedding and towels too! If you have fancier tastes than the stipend allows, so will your salary cover the rest? Or if you want to live somewhere that costs less than the stipend, make sure you find out if you’ll be able to pocket the difference or if it will go back to the school. English teaching jobs with free flights: Questions you should ask before accepting the offer Firstly, find out if there is a cap on the amount the company will pay for your airfare. Let’s be real, they’re probably not going to expense a first-class ticket! But if their cap is $600 then you’ll know to try and hunt out a flight that fits within that budget. Next, if a school says they will reimburse your ticket, make sure you’re clear on when exactly that will happen so you don’t get caught short. Some schools do it immediately after you book, others when you arrive and others when you complete your contract. Once you’ve ironed out all the little details, all that’s left to do is sign on the dotted line, and then turn up and enjoy! I like the idea of teaching abroad, making money and traveling the world, but I want my freedom too! What should I do? If all this talk of contracts has you breaking out in a cold sweat - don’t fret! All expenses paid contracts are great for those who want the hassle taken out of a big move abroad and don’t mind sticking to the terms and conditions that come along with it. If you prefer things a bit more free and easy but still want to save money while you’re away, why not look into teaching English in countries where you earn enough money (relative to living costs) that you can still save a bunch while you’re there? Vietnam is a great example. You might have to pay for your own airfare and accommodation, but your earnings should cover that and them some. Our English teaching salary calculator can help you work out where might be the right destination for you!

How to Negotiate When You Get a Job Offer

How to Negotiate When You Get a Job Offer Image via Pixabay Now, granted, you are fresh out of college, and unless you are an angel sent from heaven, you are unlikely to get the absolute best job that you could get or even that you want. Along with that is the fact that the compensation package might be different than the stars circling in your head. This is fine, and not really anything to get super hyped about. While you want to take the best job offer for you, you don’t want to get hung up on a top-level salary that you don’t take any of the job offers you’ve been given. If the salary package is not what you were expecting, you may want to think about giving a counter offer, or negotiating the job offer with the potential employee so you both get something that works for the both of you. Negotiating a job offer doesn’t have to be hard, neither should you approach the matter with fear and a lack of confidence. It is important that you know your worth, know what you can bring to the company, and be upfront about what you desire. Prepare yourself to get what you ask for and also be prepared to walk away if you don’t get it. Here are some tips to help you negotiate your salary when you receive a job offer: 1. When you know the value you are bringing to the company and can articulate it to the hiring manager. One little bit of truth here: Employers really care about they can grow their company and how they can boost their bottom line. When it gets down to it, potential employers really don’t care how much your rent or mortgage is each month, how much student loan debt you have, or how much you spend on parties every weekend. They care about how you can help them grow their company and boost their revenue. You have almost any employer’s ear when you can carefully articulate how your skill set can make that happen. If you have a job offer in hand and you don’t like the salary package as much as you would like the job, consider delineating what type of value you can bring to this potential employer. Consider letting them know what makes you unique for this job position. Negotiating over money itself is somewhat pointless as most employers are dead set on what they are offering. However, good employers will pay more for employees who add value to their company. An investment in value is an investment that can’t go wrong. Image via Pixabay 2. Avoid accepting a job offer too fast if you know you want to negotiate the salary. The interview process can be weeks, even months long, for some companies. This is especially true for major companies such as Google, Apple, and many others, with thousands of employees. You might be tempted to accept a job offer as soon as you get it just for the sake that you waited so long to get it. However, it could be a mistake not to weigh all the possibilities in negotiating a salary before accepting the offer. Even the best offers from the brightest companies should be reviewed after a day or two of receipt. This allows you to have a clear head when making the decisions. Most employers will give you anywhere from several days to up to two weeks to review and accept their job offer. This is the time where you want to leverage the power you have to be certain you make the right decision. Be mindful of the time limits that you have been given as employers typically want to fill positions quickly. If you know you want to negotiate the salary, start planning how you will do it as soon as you get the offer. 3. Be professional and maintain composure. Of course, you want to get a better salary, but one sure way not to get it is by coming across as rude, demanding, unprofessional, or entitled. Remember, the way in which you negotiate your salary package is equally as important as what you are negotiating. A great compensation with a sorry attitude doesn’t make for a very good employee. Hiring managers will quickly see through this and make you work extra hard to get what you are asking, or simply rescind the offer if you step out of bounds. Your bank account is never more important than your personal demeanor. Maintain a professional composure at all times. Use professional language through the negotiating talks. In fact, you may want to take some time to practice what you are going to say and how you are going to say it with a friend, colleague, or someone whom you trust to give you honest feedback before you step through the doors to negotiate. Just as an employer can rescind an offer letter, you can also turn down an offer letter. No one really loses. Negotiating your salary takes time, effort, and patience. Take your time to think about the offer, consider what you would like to make, and use the magic words when asking the right questions and giving the right answers. Remember, while discussing your salary, also discuss the value and benefits you will bring to the company. Make small concessions if necessary, and always stay polite and professional. In the end, you may just get what you asked for and the company will gain added value.

The 50 Biggest Tutoring Cities in the U.S.

The 50 Biggest Tutoring Cities in the U.S. Tutorz.com researched its database to determine the biggest tutoring cities in the United States. To accomplish this objective we compare the population of the top 50 U.S. cities with the number of requests for personal tutoring for all subjects ranging from math, over English to essay writing. Information about personal tutor requests originates from Tutorz’ database and is bound by the years 2007 and 2010. The ranking of U.S. cities by population is based on a Wikipedia publication. The table below ranks the top 10 U.S. cities by the number of requests for private tutors and compares it with the city’s rank by population. City Rank by Tutoring Referrals City Rank by Population New York, NY 1 1 Houston, TX 2 4 Los Angeles, CA 3 2 Chicago, IL 4 3 Indianapolis, IN 5 12 Atlanta, GA 6 40 Dallas, TX 7 9 Brooklyn, NY 8 Miami, FL 9 44 San Jose, CA 10 10 Not surprisingly New York is number one by tutoring requests and population. Tutorz.com referred in New York City alone 371 private tutors to students seeking help with homework. New York is also the most populated city in the U.S. with 8.4 million citizens approximately. Also noteworthy, education is one of New York’s bigger industries facilitated by notable private universities such as Columbia University, New York University, and Pace University. Rank 2nd, 3rd and 4th is held by Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL and Houston, TX. For these 3 cities, the tutoring rank agrees approximately with the population rank. These cities are the home of renowned universities including University of California at Los Angeles, University of Chicago and Rice University Houston). At rank 5 we have the first big surprise: Indianapolis, IN is ranked 5 by tutoring while only the 12th largest city. This result might be explained with the number of fine universities in Indianapolis (incl. Purdue University, University of Indianapolis, and Butler University). Another attempt to explain this result is to theorize that the citizens of Indianapolis place higher value on education or have recognized the substantial benefits of tutoring. Lastly, we admit that the Tutorz’ data is biased towards areas of higher marketing activity, although no special emphasis was place to Indianapolis in past marketing campaigns. The next surprise is Atlanta, GA being ranked 6th by tutoring. With a population of about 420,000 Atlanta scores place 40 in Wikipedia. Perhaps the Georgia State University or Clark Atlanta University has helped to boost Atlanta’s rank. But without a doubt Tutorz partner website, www.sapioadvisors.com a local tutoring company has helped to let Atlanta fly high in ranks. On place 7 we record another Texas city Dallas, TX. The rank of Dallas agrees roughly with its rank by population (9th). Brooklyn, NY is ranked 8th. Technically Brooklyn is a part of New York City and thus not featured in Wikipedia’s rank by population. But nice parents and students prefer to look for tutors in Brooklyn rather than New York we list it here separately. Note, if Brooklyn were a city it would be the home of more than 2 million people. Miami, FL holds rank 9 by tutoring but is according to Wikipedia only the 44th largest U.S. city. This surprising result can be theorized with the same arguments as for Indianapolis, IN. And finally, San Jose, CA maintains rank 10 in both the Tutorz database and Wikipedia publication. Is your city not among the top 10? Look at the table below. It ranks the top 50 U.S. cities by the number of requests for private tutors and compares it with the city’s rank by population. City Rank by Tutoring Referrals City Rank by Population New York, NY 1 1 Houston, TX 2 4 Los Angeles, CA 3 2 Chicago, IL 4 3 Indianapolis, IN 5 12 Atlanta, GA 6 40 Dallas, TX 7 9 Brooklyn, NY 8 Miami, FL 9 44 San Jose, CA 10 10 Kansas City, MO 11 37 Baltimore, MD 12 21 Phoenix, AZ 13 6 Boston, MA 14 22 Sacramento, CA 15 35 Denver, CO 16 26 Philadelphia, PA 17 5 Austin, TX 18 14 Irvine, CA 19 96 Anaheim, CA 20 54 San Diego, CA 21 8 Alexandria, VA 22 177 Northridge, CA 23 Milwaukee, WI 24 28 Washington, DC 25 24 Cincinnati, OH 26 62 Fremont, CA 28 95 Encino, CA 29 Baton Rouge, LA 30 85 Cleveland, OH 31 45 Minneapolis, MN 32 48 Memphis, TN 33 20 Las Vegas, NV 34 30 Seattle, WA 35 23 Gainesville, FL 36 202 Nashville, TN 37 25 Orlando, FL 38 79 Albany, NY 39 Oxnard, CA 40 113 Tampa, FL 41 55 Detroit, MI 42 18 San Antonio, TX 43 7 Portland, OR 44 29 Fort Lauderdale, FL 45 141 Tucson, AZ 46 33 Charlotte, NC 47 17 Fort Worth, TX 48 16 Salt Lake City, UT 49 49 New Haven, CT 50 189 Overall the rank by tutoring agrees overall with the rank by population. There are a few exceptions, however. The cities of Irvine, CA and Northridge CA are both ranked substantially higher by tutoring than by population. They hold in common that the founders of Tutorz.com have studied at both universities and created some awareness about the Tutorz in the local population. At UC Irvine Tutorz.com was the winner of the HiTech Octane Computing Competition and at CSUN (Northridge) Prof. Dye of the Math department became a supporter of the website. Oxnard, CA ranked 113 by population let’s eye brows rise by being ranked 40 by tutoring. After all, Oxnard is mostly an agricultural community on a plane in California’s Ventura County. Yet again, this aberration in rank can be easily explained by the fact that Tutorz.com is headquartered in the nearby (small) town of Port Hueneme, CA. Finally, Cleveland, OH is ranked 14 places higher by tutoring than by population. Tutorz has targeted Cleveland, OH as one of its keywords in the SEO campaign. As we can see these efforts have paid off. In summary, a city’s number of requests for private tutors correlates with its population size. A number of cities rank notably higher by tutoring (Indianapolis, Miami) and we are hard-pressed to provide a reasonable explanation for aberration. Other exceptional cities (Oxnard, Irvine, Northridge) rank higher due to Tutorz’ personal relationship with these locations.