<p>Are there any colleges/universities in the US that have a tutorial system like the one at Oxford University?</p>
<p>Williams uses them to some extent. They also have a formal relationship with one of the Colleges at Oxford ( I forget which one for exchange programs for qualified undergraduates).</p>
<p>Many colleges use independent studies which may be similar (maybe not the weekly reading aloud of a paper in the professor’s study perhaps but close interaction with faculty). Although this is best not on the prep school board, most colleges also have such personal interactions once a student reaches higher levels in a department. They are practically required if one wants a recommendation to graduate school.</p>