Stay self-study when
You can mark your own work, explain mistakes, and improve after each paper.
- Scores are rising
- Mistakes are careless
- You know the syllabus gaps
Exam decision guide
Self-study vs tutor support before exams
The closer the exam, the more important diagnosis becomes. A tutor is most useful when they can identify the highest-impact corrections quickly.
Get a tutor when
You repeat the same mistakes, avoid topics, or cannot understand mark schemes.
- Repeated weak topics
- Poor exam technique
- Deadline within weeks
Practical checklist
Use this before you request a tutor.
Attempt one timed paper.
List repeated mistakes.
Request help only for the highest-impact gaps.
Frequently asked questions
Can SubjectScout guarantee a tutor for every subject?
No. We review each request and only propose a tutor when the fit is credible. If supply is weak, operations should say that clearly.
Is payment automatic right now?
Not yet. During the early pilot, paid lessons can be coordinated manually before automated checkout is activated.
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