Our Exam COACH

Bernard O'Rourke

Bernard is our Founder and Head Coach.  Bernard’s background is in psychology, education, and business, with a particular focus on performance improvement.

Experience

With 35+ years’ experience across educational research and policy and exam coaching, Bernard has coached many students to develop and learn to apply effective and robust Exam SKILLS.

Coaching

Bernard has coached students at all levels of education, including Junior Cert, Leaving Cert, undergraduate and postgraduate (Masters, PhD) degree levels, and professional institute exams.

Exams and Testing

Bernard’s interest in exams and testing dates back to the early 1980s and formed the basis for significant research, publications, and many years successfully coaching exam students at all levels of the education system.

Research

Bernard has completed numerous research studies on examinations and testing, including a ground-breaking evaluation of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) as an alternative to the Leaving Cert in college admissions.

Publications

Articles on exams, testing, and college admissions in / for . . . Irish Times, Irish Journal of Education, Educational Research Centre, Oideas / Department of Education, Curriculum and Examinations Board.