How can Ivy Education support students prepare Oxbridge admissions tests?
Admissions tests for prestigious universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, as well as for medical and law schools, along with other universities in the UK, are designed to stretch students and differentiate the most highly-qualified and able applicants. These assessments prioritize skills over knowledge. Ivy Education has many years of experience preparing students for these tests, and we have had huge success preparing students for the various exams. We offer curated tutoring services for admissions tests used by Oxford and Cambridge universities. Our one-to-one admissions test tutoring pairs students with highly specialized tutors who are Oxbridge graduates, ensuring that students can perform at their absolute best.
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We help students ace their Oxbridge admissions tests to gain places at the top Oxbridge colleges, offering both in-person sessions in London and convenient online tutoring.
Philip
University Admissions SpecialistAlongside his UK education, Philip successfully navigated the US college admissions process as an international applicant, gaining admission to Caltech and ultimately declining a f...
Phoebe
University Admissions: Oxbridge, Science, Biology, GeographyPhoebe has tutored since 2014 and has extensive teaching experience with students from the age of 4 up to adults. She has had the pleasure of working with students across the globe...
Alex
University Admissions SpecialistFor over 5 years, Alex has supported students to achieve their goals - whether they be receiving quality university offers for courses that the student fits well with; or supportin...
Roland
University Admissions SpecialistRoland studied at Bristol (BSc Medical Biochemistry) and Durham (MA Education) before teaching Chemistry for 18 years at top independent schools. Roland has served as a UCAS tutor,...
Camilla
UK Universities & Careers ConsultantCamilla has been working with the UK’s most prestigious schools and universities since 2006 and has been a full-time consultant since 2015. Educated at St Paul’s Girls’ School and...
Rob
Secondary Education, A Level, Entrance Examinations (13+), SENPassionate and inspiring, Rob has over eight years’ experience of classroom teaching and private tuition. With an MPhil in Multi-Disciplinary Gender Studies and a BA in Classics fr...
Donald
University & Oxbridge ConsultantDonald studied the Mathematical Tripos at Clare College, Cambridge (2007) and completed a master's degree before becoming a full-time tutor and educational consultant. He has worke...
Geoffrey
Interview PreparationOriginally from Canada, Geoff is a British citizen living in north London. He studied business in Montreal (MBA McGill University) and law just outside Toronto (LLB University of W...
Oyin
University Admissions SpecialistSince 2019, Oyin has supported students preparing for GCSE, A Level, and university applications, with a particular focus on Law admissions. She has extensive experience advising o...
Hugh
University Admissions ConsultantFor ten years, he has been guiding students and their families through the university application process. He specialises in the humanities; matching students with their desired su...
Dr Caitlin R.
University Admissions SpecialistCaitlin is a dual (US/UK) citizen who graduated from Harvard with a BA in Neurobiology and Anthropology in 2015. She then went on to graduate in Medicine from Kings College London ...
Lyndon
US & UK University ConsultantLyndon has been tutoring secondary school students for nearly a decade. In 2015, he was a part of a four-person team that designed and ran a full-time summer intensive program for ...
Harry
English GCSE SpecialistHarry has been a Tutor for 7 years and can speak four languages with native fluency. Coming from a multicultural background, Harry's expertise with language lends itself to an open...
Saskia
University Admissions SpecialistSaskia is passionate about helping students identify the right post-school path for them and working with them to develop the skills needed for a successful application. She brings...
Nayana
Her research examines how Indian women use these platforms, exploring voice, agency, and culture themes. She integrates ethnographic methods with literary practices, leveraging her...
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Which Cambridge admissions tests can we help you with?
Cambridge University, like many other prestigious institutions, utilises various admissions tests depending on the course of study. Ivy Education can help you prepare for tests such as:
Cambridge University Admissions Test (CUAT); Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA); Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA); Engineering Admissions Assessment (ENGAA); Economics Admissions Assessment (ECAA); Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT); Physics Admissions Test (PAT); History Admissions Assessment (HAA); Classics Admissions Test (CAT)
Please note that not all courses at Cambridge University require admissions tests, and the specific requirements can change from year to year.
What are STEP Exams?
The University of Cambridge uses the "STEP" (Sixth Term Examination Paper) exams as part of its admissions process for certain undergraduate courses in mathematics and related subjects. These exams are designed to assess a student's mathematical problem-solving skills and mathematical thinking at an advanced level.
STEP I: This exam is required for courses such as Mathematics, Mathematics with Physics, Mathematics with Computer Science, and some joint honours courses involving Mathematics.
STEP II: This is also used for courses like Mathematics, Mathematics with Physics, and Mathematics with Computer Science.
STEP III: This is the third and final STEP exam, and it is sometimes required for Mathematics or related courses.
Which Oxford admissions tests can we help you with?
The University of Oxford uses various admissions tests, often referred to as "Admissions Tests" or "APT" (Admissions Test for particular courses). The specific tests required can vary depending on the course of study. Here are some common admissions tests used by Oxford University for specific courses, which Ivy Education can help students with:
Oxford Physics Aptitude Test (PAT); Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA); Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT); Classics Admissions Test (CAT); History Aptitude Test (HAT); Modern Languages Admissions Test (MLAT); English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT); Physics Aptitude Test for Computer Science (PATCS); Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA).
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