<p>Whether or not you need a tutor really depends on you, what your major is, and how prepared you are for your coursework. You certainly don’t have to get a tutor if you don’t want to, and there will likely be many resources at your college that are free and available for all students. At my school, there were workshops for common classes that freshmen or sophomores took where tutors would review the material in group settings and provide worksheets and extra study materials. You can also go to the professors or TAs for help, but be aware that professors really aren’t there to hold your hand through the material. They can answer questions for clarification or extra explanation, etc, but they really aren’t there to provide extensive help for basic understanding of the material.</p>
<p>I never needed a tutor in any of my classes, nor did I really ask for help from my TAs or professors. But I also never needed a tutor in high school, was in a major that I was good at and enjoyed, and in general, did well learning material on my own. It depends on the person, but if you do need help, please do not hesitate to ask someone. You can always “shop around” for a tutor or TA that you like or that is particularly helpful, and you can often get help for free. Sometimes, all you need is a little help with prerequisite material or some extra explanation or some guidance in how to study or what to focus on. You could probably do very well on your own given enough time, but sometimes, considering the rapid pace of college courses, everyone needs a little extra help to do well.</p>