Strategic advice from a university insider
Successful students are more than a list of grades - they are individuals with unique voices and a palpable passion for their subject. This is the kind of genuine academic engagement that top universities are looking for. I train students to channel this engagement with clarity, precision and rigour.
I offer tailored, strategic and insightful advice for every stage of the university admissions process - from selecting courses and institutions to refining and executing your application strategy. This involves developing your personal profile with targeted reading, extracurricular engagement and finding unique opportunities that help you stand out.
Students I have advised have gone on to secure places at leading universities, including Cambridge, Oxford, Durham, UCL, St Andrews, Edinburgh and Liverpool.
We begin by discussing your aims, which subjects you are considering applying for and which universities you are considering apply to. We discuss your academic strengths and areas in which you want to strengthen your profile.
Admissions boards take particular notice of personal statements that demonstrate critical engagement with subject material. This signals that you are not only a list of grades, but someone who already thinks like a scholar. We develop this by interrogating these texts together and developing your perspective in Socratic-style dialogue
Students who engage in extracurricular opportunities and take advantage of unique opportunities like essay competitions stand out. I help you develop this profile by designing an action plan that positions you for as many as these opportunities as possible - so that by the time you sit down to write your statement, you already have a compelling story to tell.
Finally, I help you craft a personal statement that brings your voice and academic journey to life. I offer practical advice on how to craft a compelling narrative and execute it effectively.
| Individual session (1 hour) | £30 |
| Five-session package | £180 |
I offer in-person sessions within the City of Edinburgh. Online sessions are available via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Skype and are equally suitable for exam preparation and ongoing content support.