TARA Preparation Guide for 2027/2028 Entry

Complete Guide to Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Writing Task with Worked Solutions and Model Essays | Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions

von Oxbridge Admissions Press

296 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A brand-new test now stands between Oxford and UCL applicants and their offers. This guide makes sure you're ready for it.

The Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions (TARA) is now required for courses including PPE, Economics and Management, Psychology and Human Sciences at Oxford, and Computer Science, Robotics and Mechanical Engineering at UCL. It has three timed modules, two scores from 1.0 to 9.0, and an essay sent straight to the universities. Because the test is new, dedicated preparation is hard to find.

For students: this guide shows you exactly what the TARA asks, how to answer it, and how to avoid the traps that catch other applicants.For parents: this guide gives your child a clear, complete plan from the first page to test day, one they can follow independently.Built around the official question types, not guesswork

The book is organised around the exact question types UAT-UK uses: the seven Critical Thinking types and the three kinds of Problem Solving question. Every skills chapter teaches one skill, shows it in action with fully worked examples, and ends with practice questions and complete solutions.>Inside you'll find:

- 900 practice questions in total: 140 in the book, 320 more by chapter, and 440 across 10 full mock tests- 10 free bonus mock tests that mirror the real exam, building from Baseline to Full Exam-Condition- A 15-minute Diagnostic Self-Assessment that shows exactly where to start- The maths you need, without a calculator: fractions, percentages, averages, speed, area and more- Charts, tables and spatial diagrams: rotations, reflections, cube nets, folded paper and views of solids- A complete Writing Task course: choosing a prompt, planning in 8 minutes, building a counter-argument, and reaching a clear view within 750 words- 6 model essays, including one essay written at weak, medium and strong levels, with commentary- 60 Writing Task prompts and a self-marking rubric for checking progress- A ready-made study plan, pacing strategies, and practical guidance on registering, bursaries, access arrangements, test day and results- Verified Oxford and UCL course lists, so you can be certain the test is required- A dedicated section for parents and teachers explaining how the test works and how to support a student through it

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Each question type is recognised within seconds. The traps are spotted before the options are even read. All three modules are paced calmly, and the essay argues both sides and reaches a confident verdict. When the results reach the universities, they show exactly what the applicant is capable of.

Whether you're sitting the TARA or supporting someone who is, don't let a new test come as a surprise. Scroll up, click "Buy Now", and walk into test day prepared, confident and ready to stand out.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798176748420
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 24.09.2026
• Größe: 279 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Independently published