Stand out with your academics and community involvement
I work with students over 4 of their high school years on the following:
Choosing the right subjects for A Levels/IB or equivalent to ensure that you are qualified for the future course that interests you.
Selecting the right course to suit the students learning styles, including course assessment process, availability of work placements, percentage of students securing work after graduation etc.
Making the most of university open day visits Writing an effective personal statement for UCAS application including planning well ahead to gain important work experience in advance.
Shortlisting the top 5 universities on UCAS to apply to, based on major and student’s best fit
Planning on English language tests if required eg. TOEFL, IELTS etc
Advise on Visa process as and when required
Guidance on how to complete each section of the online application including:
How to register, initial UCAS questions, personal details, choices, education, predicted grades and references.
Skills audit to help draft an effective personal statement.
Advice on how to write the personal statement on the selected subject.
Detailed reviews and comprehensive feedback on Personal Statement drafts.
Proof reading the final Personal Statement.
Advice on getting the best academic references and predicted grades if required.
Checking the completed application before submission.
Advice when the university offers start to come in to ensure you are holding a first choice that is both desirable and attainable
Oxbridge applications
Making a strong application to Oxford or Cambridge University through UCAS is a very time-consuming process. I hand hold aspiring Oxbridge candidates comprehensively, every step of the way. There is a timeline below of all the aspects I guide teenagers through, when making an application to a UK university, including Oxbridge. This advice is often delivered over a 12 to 18-month period.
Guidelines on the timeline and application process for Oxbridge.
Guidance on the specific courses available, their rankings and course content.
Support with additional papers, tests and exams which are required as part of the application.
Advice on selecting the right College for the right academic course.
Other elements of the Oxford and Cambridge Applications service are outlined below.
The subject selection process:
Discussion on the pros and cons of singular honours programmes, joint honour programmes, modular programmes, gap years, work experience etc.
A review of personality traits, interests and personal goals.
Medicine and Law school applications
There are many factors to take into account when making your application including:
Choosing the right UK University with the right course elements and structure.
Writing a strong personal statement.
BMAT (BioMedical Admissions Test) / LNAT (The Law National Admissions Test) and UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) testing.
Once your application is submitted, preparing for the interviews is crucial as they can be rigorous.
