THE CHALLENGE
Despite strong underlying ability, Shaye struggled with:
- Confidence under exam pressure
- Inconsistent study routines
- Uncertainty about how to progress from ‘doing fine’ to truly excelling
Without the right intervention, these patterns often worsen as GCSEs and A Levels approach.
WHAT LESSONWISE DID DIFFERENTLY
- Careful matching, not guesswork
Shaye was matched with expert Maths and Science tutors through trial sessions until the fit — academically and personally — was right. - Structure and strategy
Lessons focused on exam technique, problem-solving frameworks, and confidence-building through measurable progress. - Ongoing oversight
Progress was monitored continuously, with early intervention whenever momentum dipped.
THE GCSE OUTCOME
By Year 11:
- Grades improved from 5s and 6s to 8s and 9s
- Confidence and independence increased
- Learning became structured and repeatable
THE NEXT CHALLENGE: A LEVELS
A Levels brought a whole new level of challenges with greater pressure, more content, and less handholding. Despite GCSE success, Shaye’s confidence dipped again.
LessonWise stepped in quickly.
Matched with top A Level tutors, Shaye rebuilt momentum through:
- Sharper learning routines
- Independent study skills
- Confidence under pressure
Outcome:
BEYOND TUTORING: ELITE UNIVERSITY AMBITIONS
Shaye applied to the World Bachelor in Business, one of the most competitive business degrees globally offered jointly by Bocconi, HKUST, and USC Marshall, with only 40 places globally.
LessonWise supported:
- SAT preparation
- Application strategy and timelines
- Personal statement editing
Results:
- SAT score: 1480
- Offer secured to the World Bachelor in Business
BEYOND GRADES
Shaye has since:
- Spoken in schools
- Appeared in the media
- Questioned the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street
- Taken on ambassadorial roles supporting other students
WHY THIS STORY MATTERS
This journey was not about a ‘miracle tutor’. It was about long-term, structured support across critical transitions.
At LessonWise, we don’t just tutor.
We walk the full journey with students and families — from GCSEs to A Levels, through confidence dips, high-stakes decisions, and life-changing outcomes.
