The Case for Group Courses
Group test prep courses have real advantages: structured curriculum, peer accountability, and lower cost. For self-motivated students who simply need exposure to content and format, a good course can deliver solid results.
Where Group Courses Fall Short
The fundamental limitation of a group course is that it teaches to the average student. If your weaknesses differ from the average — and everyone's do — you're spending significant time on material you already know and not enough time on the gaps that are actually costing you points.
I've worked with many students who completed full prep courses and still weren't satisfied with their scores. In every case, the issue was the same: their specific gaps weren't being addressed.
What Private Tutoring Does Differently
Every session I run begins from where you are. After a diagnostic, we know exactly which topics to prioritise. We move faster through areas of strength and spend more time on genuine weaknesses. There is no predetermined pace — we move at your pace.
For students targeting top scores or highly competitive programmes, this individualised approach is often the difference between a good score and an exceptional one.
The Right Choice Depends on Your Goal
If you're targeting a solid improvement with a reasonable budget, a quality group course is a defensible choice. If you're targeting a top score, applying to elite programmes, or have specific learning needs, private tutoring delivers a meaningfully different experience. The first hour with me is always free — so you can see the difference before committing.