Admissions guidance

Demystifying university applications

Insight into Oxford’s competitive admissions processes

We draw on our experience from within the Oxford system to simplify the university applications process, from course and college choice to final interview.

A pathway through the year

Our admissions pathways are shaped around your timeline, subject interests, and targets.

Phase 01 · Spring / Summer
Subject fit and shortlist
Exploring course options, narrowing a shortlist, and identifying the foundational pathway that will deepen your academic curiosity.
Phase 02 · Summer
Personal statement drafting
Research, reading, and drafting to develop a statement that genuinely reflects your interests and ideas.
Phase 03 · Autumn
Admissions tests and written work
Targeted preparation for ESAT, TMUA, TARA, UCAT, LNAT and subject-specific submissions where relevant.
Phase 04 · Winter
Mock interviews and feedback
Tutorial-style mock interviews with PhD tutors, with structured written feedback after each session.
Our approach

Insight from inside the system

Our team members have studied at Oxford, taught Oxford students, and in some cases even interviewed undergraduate applicants. We've seen first-hand what makes an application stand out.

We recommend combining the admissions track with a foundational pathway in the subject you wish to study. For instance, an applicant to PPE at Oxford might opt for admissions consulting alongside our Thinking Like a Social Scientist course.

Admissions interviews are a Socratic conversation in which you can demonstrate genuine curiosity and critical thinking skills.
What we advise on

Four focus areas

Every applicant is different. We emphasise the areas where you need the most support.

01
Choosing the right university course
Aligning your interests, strengths, and goals with the course and institution that will genuinely suit you.
02
Writing your personal statement
Advice on developing the structure, substance, and voice of your personal statement. This is an opportunity for you to nurture your real academic interests.
03
Choosing the right Oxford or Cambridge college
Understanding the tutorial culture, faculty composition, and subject strengths of different colleges to make an informed choice that’s right for you.
04
Preparing for Oxbridge interviews and admissions tests
Mock interviews, timed admissions test practice, and tutoring in your target subject.
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