Map Oxbridge Applications, 14 – 16 Waterloo Place, London, SW1Y 4AR
Home School Support

We support schools primarily through online and in-school support programmes.

These programmes are designed to give students an introduction to studying at Oxbridge. The most comprehensive way we do this is through our Oxbridge Preparation Days.

We also support schools and students in Year 9 through to Year 13 with a range of events that cover everything from choosing a course and university, writing a personal statement, navigating the admissions tests and tackling the interview. 

If you would like to speak to us regarding your Oxbridge applicants, and the various ways in which we can help you to support them, you can book a free phone consultation with our Head of Schools. Call +44 (0)20 7499 2394 or Email us

The talk will cover all elements of the Oxbridge application – in particular, how to prepare effectively for the rigours of the application process.

This talk is suitable for students and parents to attend and it can cover any of the following:

  • Choosing a subject, a university and a college
  • An overview of what makes Oxbridge different
  • A-Level choice and how this maps on to course choice
  • The importance of GCSEs in the admissions process
  • Early preparation, including wider reading/research and work experience

Personal Statement Workshops

The personal statement workshops will help students develop their understanding of how to write an effective personal statement for their subject.

  • An interactive personal statement workshop, led by a senior Oxbridge consultant, outlining the mechanics of writing a personal statement including how to talk about further reading and work experience
  • Three different workshops, of which students attend one depending on their subject choice:
    • Arts and Humanities
    • Social Sciences
    • Maths and Sciences

A workbook for students filled with activities to help them plan their personal statement

These workshops are available as a standalone event, or can be followed by in-person personal checks

Admissions Test Skills Day

On the day, Oxbridge Applications will provide:

  • Specialised admission test skills consultants who will talk the students through a mock-test overview, focussing on the strategy and using skills-based learning to tackle the themes of the subject
  • Students will then sit one of our mini mock-tests and put into practise what they have learnt from the tutor
  • The students will attend two different skills groups throughout the day (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) depending on which test they will be sitting for their application. This gives the students the opportunity to focus on the skills needed for their specific test

Admissions Test Course

During this one-intensive course, students will focus on test strategy and maximising their performance on their specific admissions tests.

  • An Oxbridge-graduate test-specialist, for each test being covered on the day. They will talk the students through a mock test-overview and focus on the strategy needed for the specific requirements of the test
  • Students will have the opportunity to practise mock test-questions throughout the workshops
  • Students will sit a full mock-test in the afternoon and put into practise what they have learnt
  • Students will then discuss the test, going through some of the questions that they found most difficult

Interview Preparation Day

On the day, students will rotate through different workshops, each designed to prepare them for the Oxbridge interview experience:

  • Mock Interviews
    • Two subject specific 30-minute mock interviews with one of our highly trained Oxbridge-graduate tutors
  • Communications Session
    • An interactive session with our communications skills expert
  • Former Admissions Tutor Talk
    • A presentation from a former Oxbridge admissions tutor, who will advise on what tutors are really looking for
  • Subject Tutorial
    • Applicants will work through past interview questions in subject groups with their tutor, in a session designed to develop their independent thought

 

Mock Interview Day

On the day, students will receive one, two or three mock interviews with one of our highly trained Oxbridge-graduate tutors, to mimic the real Oxbridge interview environment.

From each interview, students will receive both written and verbal feedback on their performance, as well as recommendations on how to improve their interview performance going forward.

With each year, the details of how best to support students through the application process changes, and the staff who support students can also change.

As such, it is important for everyone involved in the process to complete some training, usually in the summer term to be best prepared for the upcoming applications cycle.

The training, led by the Head of Schools at Oxbridge Applications can cover:

  • Supporting students on deciding on the course and university that is right for them
  • The application process as a whole
  • What Admissions Tutors are looking for in potential candidates
  • How to ensure that the students are exploring the subjects in the right way
  • What makes that specific subject group interview different, and what skills are Tutors looking for
  • Personal statements- how they differ between subjects

Public Admission Test Courses and Interview Preparation Courses

Our Public Courses are large scale events hosted in London that bring together students from all across the country, to tackled Admissions Test or Interview Preparation.

Each individual student receives a subject specific or test specific programme for these intensive one-day preparation events.

If you are booking a place on a public course for students, you are eligible for a 60% discount on the listed price for an Interview Preparation Course, and a 55% discount for the Admissions Test Course.

To book students onto one of our courses, please send an email our Head of Schools on [email protected]

We have been leading the way since 1999 as the trusted in-house Oxbridge applications support to many of the UK’s highest-achieving schools

Hear From Our School Partners

I thoroughly enjoyed the Oxbridge workshop; it was extremely helpful to understand how much more work I should do. In particular, I would like to say thank you the tutor, for his excellent teaching. Overall, I thought it was well-organized and provided a great opportunity to learn from experienced tutors. Thank you for organizing such a fantastic workshop.

Marlborough College student

 

"At Cardiff Sixth Form College, one of the cornerstones of our provision is that we 'demand and deliver excellence'. Our partnership with Oxbridge Applications, is a wonderful example of this, with expert guidance provided for our students and expert training provided for our staff in the pursuit of the highest university ambitions."

Gareth Collier, Principal, Cardiff Sixth Form College

"Oxbridge Applications have offered an invaluable service in supplementing Marlborough College's programme of preparation for Oxbridge admissions tests and interviews. Their bespoke approach is flexible but robust, and has offered our pupils greater exposure to admissions test papers and interviews. The quality of their tutors always impresses our pupils, whose feedback is consistently positive."

Andrew Oxburgh, Head of Oxbridge, Marlborough College

"We have been really happy with the way Oxbridge Applications have helped to guide our students through the demands of the application process, providing high quality feedback and support at all stages."

Ruth Lexton, Head of Oxbridge, Wellington College

“Thank you so much for the interview day today. The students were nervous (which is normal) but they all commented on just how interesting and stimulating the interviews were. They all commented on the professionalism of the tutors, and they all learned a lot from the experience. They will certainly be more confident and prepared for any Oxbridge interviews that they might face in the future. Thank you again for a wonderful event!! We look forward to working with you again in the future!"

Peter Sullivan, British School of Madrid

“Another great day and the students, as ever, got a huge amount out of it. We hope to see you next year!”

Ed Lamb, Davenport High School

I just wanted to let you know the wonderful news that [student] has received an offer! I have no doubt that the two interviews with you played a massively vital role in securing this offer and wish to offer my most profound gratitude. Your patient and kindly approach really settled his nerves and he performed superbly well in his interviews with Cambridge. A huge "thank you" to Alison and Alicia for all of your help.

House Mistress at King's Ely School

We’ve had Oxbridge Applications help us for eight years. Efficiency, quality and adaptability are what recommend them to us, and they are consistently rated ‘outstanding’ by the pupils.

Guy Nobes, Marlborough College

Can I just say a huge thank you to you and your team. You have been amazing. The amount and quality of support has been phenomenal and we are incredibly grateful.

Nick Berman, Future Academies

Thank you so much for this afternoon with our Year 12s - the session was really useful and the feedback has been great.

Jane Collier, Head of University Advice, Hurtwood House

“Aspirational, inspirational and thought-provoking; OA provided expert advice whilst engaging in an engaging and accessible manner. Absolutely hit the spot. Thank you!”

Susan Gower, Director of Sixth Form Experience, Croydon High School

School Partner

Andrew Oxburgh, Marlborough College 

"Oxbridge Applications have offered an invaluable service in supplementing Marlborough College’s programme of preparation for Oxbridge admissions tests and interviews. Their bespoke approach is flexible but robust, and has offered our pupils greater exposure to admissions test papers and interviews. The quality of their tutors always impresses our pupils, whose feedback is consistently positive."

School Partner

Julia Johnson, Emanuel School

“Thank you again - from my point of view, the remote interviews worked really well. It was good to have access to a larger number of tutors, to give all the pupils two interviews, and for me to be able to drop in on them too. I was particularly impressed with Alison's interviewing! Really helpful!

Surbiton high school

School Partner

Terry McDermott, Surbiton High School

“I have used Oxbridge Applications with many students over the years and have found them to be excellent. They have contributed to innovations in our Oxbridge support which has seen our Oxbridge offers at Surbiton High triple in recent years when most independent schools are seeing their offers go in the opposite direction. I am happy to use their services year after year."

If you would like to speak to us regarding your Oxbridge applicants, and the various ways in which we can help you to support them, you can book a free phone consultation with our Head of Schools. Call +44 (0)20 7499 2394 or Email us

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Our Oxbridge-graduate consultants are available between 9.00 am – 5.00 pm from Monday to Friday, with additional evening availability when requested.

Oxbridge Applications, 14 – 16 Waterloo Place, London, SW1Y 4AR


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