The Georgia Tech Office of Graduate Education has proudly partnered with Knack, a platform enabling students to book course-specific peer-to-peer tutoring services.
Knack Tutors are fellow students who have previously aced the courses they offer assistance in. Tutoring is completely free, and sessions take place online.
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Supported Courses
Currently Knack supports over 10 graduate courses.
Spring 2025 Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Section(s) |
|---|---|---|
| CHBE 6200 | Advanced Transport Phenomena, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat | |
| CS 6035 | Introduction to Information Security | A section only |
| CSE 6040 | Computing for Data Analysis: Methods and Tools | |
| CSE 6140 | Computational Science and Engineering Algorithms | A and Q only |
| ECE 6100 | Advanced Computer Architecture | |
| ISYE 6414 | Statistical Modeling and Regression Analysis | AQ, B, and MSA sections only |
| ISYE 6669 | Deterministic Optimization | A section only |
| MSE 6402 | Crystallography, Structure and Defects | |
| PHYS 6106 | Quantum Mechanics II | |
| PHYS 6107 | Statistical Mechanics I | |
| MATH 6702 | Math Methods of Applied Sciences II | A & Q section only |
| MATH 6635 | Numerical Methods in Finance | |
| MATH 6338 | Real Analysis II |
How To Get Free Tutoring & Ace Your Classes
- Visit the Georgia Tech Knack website and sign in with your student account.
- Request a tutor. (It's that simple!)
Indicate the course and topics you need assistance with, and a tutor who has previously aced your class will contact you with an offer to help. Connect online.
How To Become a Tutor & Help Your Peers Succeed
All you need to start is an A on your transcript and have authorization to work in the United States.
Knack does not meet the federal regulatory definition of an on-campus employer under 8 CFR 214.2 (9)(i). As such, F-1 student visa holders who engage in work as a peer tutor for Knack will be considered to be in violation of the F-1 student visa status. To learn more about employment eligibility, please visit the Office of International Education web resource: F-1 Employment Overview.
If you are currently a graduate research assistant (GRA) or a graduate teaching assistant (GTA), you can also be a Knack tutor.
If you meet the requirements to tutor for Knack:
- Visit the Georgia Tech Knack Tutor website and sign in with your student account.
- Complete the online training module at your own pace.
- Get paid $20 per hour! You can set your own schedule.