One-to-one exam consultations are for individual students who would like to improve their exam technique and increase exam scores. I work with students taking 2nd level, 3rd level, graduate and professional exams. 

Examples of people who have booked consultations are:
• Students trying to get their highest exam score possible, in order to get accepted to their dream college course
• Students who regularly work hard but do not achieve the results they feel their work deserves.
• Students with additional educational needs, such as ADHD.
• Mature students who have been away from education and want help to understand the best way to study for their needs. 
• Professionals taking exams looking to balance their studies and work life.
• Parents who want to understand the best ways to help their children throughout the exam process. 

No, exam technique coaching helps students understand how to prepare for an exam and perform in exams, in a way that maximises their results. Exam technique coaching is important because our research shows that a high percentage of students are never taught how to sit an exam throughout their entire education.

Tutoring focuses on teaching students specific content or subjects from their curriculum. 

Consultations are for exam coaching only. I do not teach curriculum content to students. 

Yes, absolutely. It is so important that students with additional educational needs get all possible exam support. I want to help remove any barriers to your exam success. I have previously helped students with diagnoses of ADHD, autism and dyslexia. 

The exam process is stacked against students with additional educational needs. I look to create a personalised frameworks for your child to help you perform in your exams based on what you can do, to give you your own system within the confines of the traditional exam process.  

Examples of consultations with students with additional educational needs included:

• Creating a personalised plan for how to manage focus (and time) within the exam.
• Creating personalised study plans
  
• Helping to use additional exam resources correctly e.g. assistive technology or assistants
• Overcoming exam anxiety based on your diagnosis
• Increasing motivation to study

Individual sessions are online. Once you book your session you will receive a link to access your time slot. Only larger training sessions e.g. schools, companies or institutions are available in person. Please visit our training page for more information. 

Select your preferred time and book your appointment through the Exam Performance Institute website. As part of the booking process, you will be asked for some extra details, such as the exam your taking, and to provide details of the exam issue you want to discuss during your consultation. Dr. David will review your form in advance of your session and discuss it with you in detail on the day. 

All students who book a consultation will be given priority email access to Dr. David Cosgrave. Some students may receive additional materials, e.g. a PDF, depending on the nature of their exam issue. 

*New Year Special* - All 2024 consultations booked before January 31st will be €99 per session. Each sessions is 30 minutes. 

*Subject to availability. Limited time offer* Prices will increase after midnight on 31st January. 

Typically, a student will only need one session for a specific problem e.g. creating a personalised study plan or understanding an exam marking scheme . However, students may wish to book additional sessions for more severe exam issues. 

Students can book regular consultations at their chosen time, subject to availability. 

Students who cancel an appointment up to 48 hours in advance will be offered the opportunity to reschedule their consultation at no extra cost. Cancellations made inside 24 hours of your appointment time will not be refunded or rescheduled. 

Yes, of course. For students under 18 years old, parents may attend consultations. For students with additional educational needs, it is recommended that parents attend any consultations. 

Yes, parents can book a session to discuss their child's exam prep . I'm happy to offer advice to parents on the best ways to support their child throughout the exam process. These sessions can be useful for parents who feel helpless watching their child prepare for their upcoming exams.  

Good question. I started Exam Performance Institute out of a sense of duty to students who make the same mistakes every year in exams.

I never intended on starting a business exam coaching. In the beginning, I did exam coaching as a favour to some family friends. Little did I know, that those few sessions would lead to phone calls from strangers begging me to help with their exam prep.  

They felt confused, anxious and needed help.

After conducting scientific research on exams in multiple countries, I saw that students are not taught how to prepare for exams or sit an exam correctly.

This is a huge issue considering exams are the main way that students are assessed in most education systems across the world. 

As a student, I realised there was a system to every exam. This helped me graduate from my university with 1st class honours from both my undergraduate and masters. I even won an award for having the highest GPA in my class.

Since then, I switched to the other side of the classroom and for over 12 years, lectured at three universities in the top 1% globally. 

I have conducted scientific research on several aspects of exam performance. I regularly feature in international media outlets providing exam tips for students and parents. 

Over the last 10+ years, I have helped thousands of students just like you better understand how to prepare correctly for exams.