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Clear, parent-friendly guides to every exam we coach — SAT, GMAT, IB, UAT UK, IGCSE and more. Written by the people who teach them.
ESAT, TMUA and TARA Dates for 2027 Entry: Booking, Test Days and Results
Every official UAT-UK date for 2027 entry in one place — October and January test windows, booking deadlines, results days, bursary and access-arrangement deadlines, and who must sit in October.
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15 articlesWhich ESAT Modules Should You Take? A Course-by-Course Guide for 2027 Entry
Mathematics 1 plus two more — but which two? Every ESAT course at Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial and UCL with the modules it needs, what to do when you apply to two courses, and the booking rule that catches students out.
Stable Internet for Online Classes: the ₹3,000 Setup
Most mid-class internet drops in Indian homes come down to three fixable things: a buried router, a power cut, or WiFi through two walls. The ₹1,500-3,000 setup that fixes them — from a tutor who teaches live online every day.
SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines 2026-27
Every official Digital SAT sitting for 2026-27 with its registration and late-registration deadline — plus how to pick the date that gives you a clear run at it, and how far ahead to start.
IB Maths AA HL to TMUA: What Extra Do You Need to Study?
You have decided to sit it. So: what carries over from AA HL, the five things the specification asks for that your IB course never taught you — circle theorems, the trapezium rule, surds, recurrence relations and the Paper 2 logic — and the long list of AA HL content you can stop revising.
TMUA vs ESAT vs TARA — Which Test Do You Need?
TMUA, ESAT and TARA are all UAT-UK admissions tests, but for different courses and universities. A clear breakdown of format, universities and how to choose — plus where 1-on-1 coaching fits in.
IB Maths: AA vs AI — Which Should You Choose?
Analysis & Approaches or Applications & Interpretation? A tutor’s honest guide to the two IB maths courses — content, difficulty, HL vs SL, and what universities actually require for engineering, economics and beyond.
The TARA Test Explained: A Complete Guide
TARA is the new admissions test for Oxford and UCL (UAT UK). A clear guide to its three modules — Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and the Writing Task — plus scoring and how to prepare.
IGCSE 0580 vs 0606 vs 0607 — Which Maths Should You Choose?
Three syllabus codes, three very different courses. Compare 0580 Mathematics, 0606 Additional Maths, and 0607 International Maths side by side — with honest recommendations for each pathway.
Why We Built Shrividhya Institute
A personal letter from our founder about the vision, mission, and values that drive Shrividhya Institute — and why we're committed to your child's success.
How to Excel in IBDP Mathematics
Essential tips and strategies for mastering International Baccalaureate Mathematics with practical study techniques.
GMAT Quantitative Section: Complete Guide
Comprehensive guide to ace the GMAT Quantitative section with proven strategies and practice techniques.
SAT Math: Calculator vs No-Calculator
Understanding when and how to use calculators effectively in SAT Mathematics for better scores.
IGCSE Mathematics: Core vs Extended
Understanding the difference between IGCSE Core and Extended Mathematics and choosing the right level.
Online Mathematics Coaching: Benefits
Why online Mathematics coaching is becoming the preferred choice for students worldwide.
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