Applications

We offer a package of assistance covering the entire application process from choosing the subject through to submission.  Each element is available individually for students already started on the process. A key element of our service is getting to know the student and his or her experience and aspirations so that the application can be tailored to be the best for that student. 

Application Support Package Elements 

Getting started: 
​Choices  

Students receive considered and tailored advice on choosing the most appropriate subject to study at degree level. We then move on to advising on the choice of universities for them. We discuss Open Days and other events to help them make informed choices. We assume responsibility for ensuring that all aspects of the UCAS application process are completed on time and correctly, making sure that students stick to the deadlines and helping them with all aspects of the application process, including supplementary forms and timely submission of written work for Oxbridge.  We also liaise, where necessary and appropriate, with specific universities and admissions tutors on behalf of the students and their parents or guardians with any queries. ​ 

Start the Journey: 
​Subject Research 

Universities like to see students who are excited and absorbed by the subject and the prospect of studying it further. This has to be evidenced by research which reflects an academic journey where the student has engaged in areas of real interest.
This important service  covers provision of appropriately curated reading and other research ideas, as well as suggestions for events and activities, such as online courses, competitions, lectures and masterclasses, which aim to enhance the prospects of a successful application, by gathering evidence of research for discussion in the statement and at interview.  We follow up with regular online sessions to discuss the reading and other activities and reflect upon them. All advice is bespoke and centres around the student’s interests. ​

Stand out from the crowd: Personal Statement 

Once the student has undertaken an appropriate amount of research into the chosen degree subject and therefore has evidence of a real interest, we can then support them with their personal statement. In this element, we offer unlimited advice on the personal statement including tuition on structure and content as well as ongoing feedback. Our experience tells us that the most successful students tend to write between 7 and 10 drafts. We don't offer this service as a standalone unless the student has completed sufficient research in to their subject and is therefore ready to begin the statement. This can be assessed  in advance and we will recommend the research element for those who do not yet have sufficient evidence of interest to show admissions tutors. ​

And finally,
​Interview Support 

For when the spotlight is on you. 

We can offer general advice on strategies for coming across positively at interview. In this element of support, we offer two mock interviews with a graduate subject expert, online or face-to-face. 

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