In the first session, I usually have a conversation with the student and ask about their aims and what they are struggling with so that we have targets to achieve. We will then go through a past paper together to help me highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the student. Once I have identified these, I will tailor the next sessions to match the things that need work on, using exam questions and revision materials to help the student improve. I also do special sessions on exam technique as this is often overlooked but is a vital part of achieving the best grades possible.