PAT (Physics Aptitude Test)

We provide tuition in person and/or online for students preparing the PAT (Physics Admissions Test).

Step Into My Shoes also runs an annual preparation course for students seeking expert guidance on the PAT exam in September.

Details for the course starting September 2025 shortly.

Format: 2 1/2 hour weekly sessions for 4 weeks taught by an expert instructor.

Cost: £480 (plus booking fee).

Location: Course will be delivered via zoom.

What’s Included:

Instruction on test strategy, technique and content
Course material

Need more information on the course, feel free to contact us.

Topics:

Numbers – Arithmetic/ Algebra / Geometry / Sequences – Series / Exponentials – Logarithms / Calculus / Graphs / Probability / Electricity / Motion – Energy – Mechanics / Waves – Optics
– Thermal physics (EngAA only)
– Phases of the Moon / Eclipses (PAT only)

Lead Instructors

Our lead instructors are top-percentile scorers with years of teaching experience and a proven track record of success. Their deep understanding of multiple school curriculums and exam boards enables them to identify the additional competencies needed to excel in entrance exams. We recruit educators trained at highly selective universities, with the majority having attended Oxbridge.

PAT Student Testimonials:

“Being able to tackle the same problem in more than one way is something I have improved at with the help of the teacher – visualising the questions differently has made me better at problem solving as well. I believe I would not be as confident in tackling exam questions without this course.”

“The structure of the lessons was very useful – by providing a short introduction to the topic and a categorised problem sheet, I felt I was much more able to focus on each topic. The examples given were also very useful in outlining the thinking required.”

“The session is very interactive. I’ve learned so much from only four lessons. Every single question I raised was explained fully. I also learned new techniques to tackle problems.”

“I am very grateful to Step Into My Shoes for giving me proper support and guidance for my university entrance exams. I would definitely recommend the course. Thank you so much for all your help!”

Student Testimonials

“The lessons were essential in helping me become a strong candidate. Thank you so much for everything, your help was what made me succeed in getting my offers from Imperial and Oxford.” Sofoklis

“Thank you for your help with the LNAT preparation! Both the lessons on essay writing and those focusing on the multiple choice were extremely insightful and without a doubt played a big part in helping me get my offers including Cambridge!” Ines

“Every week I learnt new methods for solving questions, I feel more confident about how to approach solving more complicated questions that need a creative approach. I am more confident in my ability, I liked doing the questions at home and in class. I would recommend because I enjoyed and benefitted from the class.” Rose

“Different graphs and the same method to tackle all of them.Now I can use the same steps that I’ve learnt tackling these questions to help me think about the answers to other questions. It has given me the confidence to think out loud and not be afraid to make mistakes.” Nikita

“Great sessions which gave a lot of questions to practice with for work at home. The teacher was great and really knew his stuff. Maths and Physics concepts were explained in unique ways which made harder problems seem simpler. The course is great as it not only helps with the entrance test but is also a great way of preparing for your interview.” Ahad

“I think this course really improved my problem-solving skills in lots of different areas of the syllabus. The diversity of topics covered and relating exercises to examples we understand kept the lessons lively, enjoyable and fun! I am now more capable of solving tricky questions thanks to useful tricks and would therefore recommend it to anyone wanting to take an engineering entrace exam or any other related assessments. I found this course great!” Clement

“The course was very helpful in developing my thinking skills & logic, and I learnt lots of new mathematical methods that I can apply to MAT questions.” Carys

“The SAT prep courses that Step Into My Shoes offered were effective, productive, and to the point. After taking free diagnostic SAT and ACT tests, I benefited from personalised advice from knowledgeable tutors which helped me get into the SAT mindset. As a result, I was able to score in the mid-1500s on my first sitting, and fulfil the testing requirement of my application.” Ramon – University of Chicago Offer Holder

About Step Into My Shoes:

Overall, the purpose of our courses is to help capable students get into top universities by teaching the creative, ingenious problem solving skills necessary to excel in entrance test questions. There are no short-cuts. Students also need to apply themselves and work hard to do well.

Our prices reflect the value the course provides in terms of:

Highly credentialed and experienced teaching staff
Good teacher to student ratios so that every student gets personal attention
Curated problem sheets to do during the week in-between sessions, which most students who use private tutors do not get
Preparation that is spaced over a number of weeks for the knowledge based tests. The benefits students see include a deeper understanding of concepts and improved retention of content which is also helpful for students sitting interviews

Why is effective entrance test preparation important?

For pre-interview entrance tests, the applicant’s score can play a key role in whether they get short-listed for interview and for some subjects there are clear cut-offs
Interviews for certain subjects largely consist of questions that are slightly harder than those found in the entrance tests and so good entrance test preparation is a strong starting point for interview practice

Why Choose Step Into My Shoes?

To the best of our knowledge, we are the only private providers of admissions test preparation courses in the UK across several weeks. We believe that spreading classes across multiple weeks rather than cramming material into a weekend session or day, is the best and most effective way of preparing students for the test. All the science behind revision suggests we are right.
Our course preparation includes a focus on test strategy and technique.
We believe in homework and that students learn best by doing. Our curated handouts are designed to help students digest and master the concepts learned in the classroom through further practice at home.
We believe in the benefits of group study. It allows for differing approaches and knowledge to be shared broadening one’s understanding of a subject and enhancing thinking skills. This is also particularly useful for students sitting subject interviews at a later date.