Online support for international competitive exams:
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International Baccalaureate (IB)
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Advanced Placement (APs)
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A Levels (OCR/AQA/Edexcel/CIE)
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Maths Olympiads
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Physics Olympiads
(F=ma, USAPhO, IPhO, GRE Physics) -
TMUA and MAT (Oxbridge)
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DIGITAL SAT
What We Do
At Thriving Scholars, we pride ourselves on offering world-class education through our network of expert tutors. Our team comprises highly qualified professionals from prestigious backgrounds, including Google employees, PhD holders, and industry leaders.
We go beyond qualifications, seeking mentors who are deeply passionate about teaching and dedicated to helping students achieve their highest potential. ​Together, they ensure that our diverse student body, spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, thrives academically and secures placements in prestigious institutions like the Ivy League and Oxbridge.
What sets us apart?
PROFESSIONAL TEACHER
With over seven years of experience and a stellar academic record, our IB experts are passionate about expanding their knowledge, often delving into advanced texts. This commitment enriches every session with unmatched depth and breadth, making them highly sought after by students aiming for brilliance.
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS
Known for their unique approach, our mentors simplify challenging topics, often making complex concepts click within a single session. Each session becomes a performance where the Zoom whiteboard transforms into a canvas, with problems illustrated with the finesse of Bob Ross, making learning both visually captivating and deeply engaging!
anytime, anywhere
Maximize your learning with sessions accessible anytime via Zoom. Our flexible scheduling and student-first approach ensure missed sessions are easily accommodated, keeping your progress on track. The sessions offer real-time support, rivaling in-person tutoring and providing end-to-end personalized mentorship.
Our Team
Rajat AGARWAL
Maths/Physics
Rajat is a Math-Physics expert whose passion for physics drives him to continually expand his knowledge. This enriches every session with unmatched depth and breadth, making him highly sought after by IB students. Rajat’s teaching has led to outstanding student results, including perfect test scores, numerous 5s in APs, consistent 7s in IB, and distinctions in Olympiads.
PUNIT AgRAWAL
Statistics
Punit specializes in tutoring statistics, helping students master data analysis, Python, and machine learning. He holds a PGP in Big Data Analytics and Optimization from INSOFE, along with a BA in Economics from Delhi University, and has studied Econometrics at the LSE Summer School. Punit makes dry stats concepts come to life, breaking them down in a fun, easy-to-understand way.
Sowmya M.
Maths
Sowmya is a maths test prep expert for IB, SAT, and ACT. With 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Electronics, she specializes in simplifying Algebra, Geometry, and AP Calculus. Her personalized approach turns math into an exciting challenge, making learning fun while boosting your confidence to tackle any topic with ease!
Rose Kurian
CHEMISTRY
Meet Rose, a passionate Chemistry tutor with a Master's Degree and 18 years of experience, specializing in AP, IB, A-Level, and GCSE.. Her motto, "Chem-is-try," sparks a love for chemistry, bringing even volatile reactions and complex molecules to life, bonding students with the subject.
Biloza Farooq
English
Biloza is an English tutor with over two decades of experience, specializing in SAT, ACT, GRE prep, and college essays. Known for her vibrant energy, she also offers spoken English and communication classes. Her engaging approach helps students excel in exams and master their communication skills.
RADHiKA DEWAN
Comp. Science
Radhika is a Comp. Science graduate with 6+ years of experience, and a 3rd place winner in the Codeavour 2020 AI competition, competing against 5000+ teams globally. Specializing in Python, Java, and algorithms, her teaching mantra is simple: "I adapt my teaching to how my students learn!"
Meet the Founder
Rajat has been guiding students through the intricacies of Physics and Math since 2017. As a top-performing student and a mentor to thousands, he has crafted a unique teaching approach that demystifies the toughest Physics and Math exams. His master’s in international management, building on his undergraduate studies, enhances his ability to connect with a diverse, global student base.
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During high school, Rajat's passion for mathematics ignited as he mastered concepts using study materials and question banks. He quickly embraced the Feynman method, realizing that teaching others was the best way to deepen his own understanding. This approach became central to his learning journey. His dedication not only led him to top his class by the end of year 12 but also ignited a lifelong passion for teaching, rooted in empathy and a commitment to deep understanding. Rajat's preparation for the CAT 2017 (98th percentile) marked the most focused period of his academic life, significantly broadening his perspective.
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Rajat also offered home tuition to younger children, going door-to-door from 2015 to 2019. While some well-wishers advised against it, viewing it as unproductive, this experience became the foundation of his teaching career. When COVID-19 shifted education online, Rajat embraced the transition wholeheartedly. While many doubted the effectiveness of online learning, he saw it as an opportunity to integrate technology, simulations, and advanced resources in ways that traditional methods couldn't match.
Among the first movers to integrate AI tools like ChatGPT into his classes, Rajat views it not as a substitute for tutoring but as a perfect complement. In his words, "AI amplifies our sessions, bringing depth and flexibility that traditional methods alone can't provide." He uses it extensively and encourages his students to explore it, believing it personalizes learning and enhances intuitive understanding of otherwise challenging concepts. This belief in the future of online education continues to fuel his passion.
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Rajat's passion for physics was profoundly influenced by engaging works such as the Feynman Lectures and "Until the End of Time" by his favorite physicist, Brian Greene. On weekends, he immerses himself in the world of sci-fi, often binge-watching favorites like "Interstellar" and "Oppenheimer." These films resonate with his fascination for exploring complex scientific concepts through compelling narratives. He finds a similar thrill in Brian Greene's Special Relativity course, his go-to resource that not only deepens his understanding of physics but also inspires him profoundly. In his free time, Rajat avidly expands his knowledge through extensive reading, driven by a conviction that exploring physics and mathematics is a pursuit truly worth undertaking.
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Outside the classroom, Rajat’s deep appreciation for science is quietly reflected in his use of a Celestron AstroMaster telescope to admire the rings of Saturn from his backyard in Delhi. He always keeps a pocket microscope with him to explore anything that piques his curiosity. Rajat also enjoys sharing his passion for science by gifting educational toys to young minds, sparking their interest in the wonders of the natural world.
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When not teaching or studying, Rajat can often be found playing chess. In 2011, he earned the title of International FIDE Rated Chess Player with a standard ELO of 1591. He enjoys solving brain teasers and occasionally engages in intense chess matches with his students. Rajat is passionate about traveling and has traveled to over 15 countries. Exchanging cultures, knowing about new places, and interacting with people help him enhance his tutoring and educational approach, allowing him to bring diverse perspectives and real-world examples into his teaching.