Review & Referral Scripts
Review & Referral Request Scripts for Tutors
Reviews and referrals matter more for tutors than almost any other service, because parents and students choose based on trust, results, and speed. The catch: you’re usually mid-session, on Zoom, or in a quiet library—so you can’t stop to answer calls, and you can’t chase reviews all day. These scripts are written for real tutoring situations: exam season emergencies, test prep packages, monthly subject support, and college consulting timelines.
Google review request after a score jump or grade turnaround (text or email)
Use this within 2 hours of a win (better quiz score, improved essay grade, confident mock test).
“Hi [Parent/Student Name] — I’m really proud of the progress you made on [specific win: ‘your Algebra Unit 4 test’ / ‘your SAT Reading timing’ / ‘your Common App essay clarity’]. If you have 60 seconds, could you leave a quick Google review? It helps other families find a tutor who can support [goal: ‘getting back to a B’ / ‘breaking 1400+’ / ‘finishing applications on time’]. Here’s the link: [Google Review Link]. If you mention what we worked on (like [topic/skill]), it helps a lot.”
Tips for this scenario
- -Send this right after a concrete result (score, grade, teacher feedback), not on a random day.
- -Make it easy: include the direct Google review link, not your website.
- -Prompt them with what to say: subject, grade level, goal (SAT/ACT/AP/IB), and your teaching style (patient, structured, accountability).
Common Mistakes to Avoid
!Asking for a review at the wrong moment (like right before an exam or during finals week) instead of right after a clear win like a score jump or strong essay feedback.
!Saying “Can you review me?” without providing the Google link, so the parent forgets or can’t find your profile.
!Using vague language like “Great working with you” instead of naming the exact service (SAT tutoring, Algebra 2 support, AP Bio, college essays) that future families search for.
!Waiting until the end of a 3-month package to ask—by then the urgency and gratitude have cooled off.
!Over-explaining or arguing in public replies to negative reviews, which makes anxious parents worry you’ll be hard to work with. Keep it calm and invite them offline.
