Personal Statement Teachers : 1-1 Personal Statement Preparation

Hi there! My name is Grace and I have recently finished a French Literature MSt at Keble College, Oxford, for which I received a Distinction. I also completed a History and French BA for my undergraduate at Somerville College, Oxford and got a First Class. I’ve been tutoring for several years now so I have lots of experience, and I really enjoy being able to help students wherever I can. I’ve always put my academic studies first, and I know how important it is to do your best in exams; I find it extremely rewarding when I can help students to achieve this. Having got all A*s in GCSE and A-Level, and successfully passed through Oxford’s rigorous admissions process, I know first-hand what is required to do well at all of these stages. I also really enjoy teaching students and hope that my enthusiasm will make their sessions enjoyable – I’ve always seen myself becoming a teacher!

I have an enhanced DBS check and am safeguarding trained.

My name is Nadia and I am a medical student currently studying at Newcastle University. I know that the interview cycle is tough for a lot of people, but I am here to help, having extensive experience with tutoring interviews, both for multiple mini-interviews (MMI) and panels.

I tell all my students one thing: there are a plethora of questions these interviewers can ask you, and I cannot possibly teach you all of them. I am not teaching you answers to these interview questions, I am teaching you how to approach them. So regardless of what weird interview questions you get, you will be able to answer them with confidence. My students have had great success in getting into their university of choice, and have been satisfied with my teaching method, and I manage to create great rapport with the students.

I am also experienced in teaching other subjects, such as mathematics, biology, chemistry, UCAT, BMAT, and the extended project qualification (EPQ).

My name is Lizzie (she/her) and I am currently a final-year law student at the University of Cambridge (Queens’ College). I began tutoring four years ago as an A Level student and was consistently credited by tutees for my ability both to present complex information in an accessible form and to personalise my tutoring style. I have a superb academic record, achieving ten Grade 9s at GCSE, placing me at the top of the country, as well as three A Stars at A Level in English Literature, Economics and History. My academic success comes not from pure natural ability but from my diligence and determination, traits which put me in an ideal position to support tutees of all abilities with an approach based on harnessing their potential.

A strong belief of mine is that everyone can achieve their goals with the right direction, which inspired me to pursue tutoring at University. Volunteering for charities to provide admissions guidance to aspiring Oxbridge students allowed me to build a rapport with key individuals involved in the Oxbridge admissions process. These experiences honed my extensive knowledge of the admissions process and motivated me to begin sharing my expertise with tutees aiming to study law at Oxbridge. My excellence as a tutor is evident in the consistent success of my tutees in securing their top University choices, through a learning plan consisting of a mixture of legal workshops, analysis of legal texts, mock interviews and personal branding sessions, each designed to enhance the student’s confidence. Furthermore, I am an expert at supporting students in their LNAT preparation, having worked as one of the authors of an online LNAT resource platform.

My friendly nature and drive to go above and beyond expectations make me an ideal choice for a student looking for a tutor to prepare them for University admission to study law. Outside of academia, I hold a graduate position as a trainee solicitor at a leading US law firm, Covington & Burling LLP, am involved in musical theatre and volunteer as a welfare representative for students in my college.

Hi, I’m Fran! I am a postgraduate student at UCL, studying for MSc Science Technology and Society, which I hope to finish in 2024. In 2022, I graduated with a BA in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, where I specialised in Materials Science in my final year. I’m super passionate about science, and love science communication and policy-making. In my spare time, I enjoy rock-climbing, reading, board games, and music.
I have been tutoring privately for around 5 years now, and I love it! I enjoy spreading my passion for science and love discussing new and interesting topics and issues in science with my students. I think it’s really important to engage children and young people with science, to encourage the next generation of medics, mathematicians, scientists, and engineers.

Future Pupil Barrister who graduated from the Inns of Court College of Advocacy in 2024 with a Merit in BTC (Barrister Training Course). Prior to this attended University of Oxford achieving a Merit in Criminology and Criminal Justice MSc (2021) and awarded a First in Law LLB from the University of Reading (2019).

Specialises in the following:
• Law A-Level
• Personal statements
• Undergraduate law
• Postgraduate law
• Scholarship applications
• Mock scholarship interviews
• Bar applications
• Mock bar course interviews
• Bar examinations
• Pupillage applications
• Mock pupillage interviews
• LNAT

Professional Work & Research Experience:
• Regulatory paralegal
• Criminal defence paralegal
• Infected blood inquiry paralegal
• Sentencing Academy intern

I’m Nina and am a Natural sciences graduate at the University of Cambridge specialising in Physics. I achieved an Upper Second Class Honours in both my Bachelor’s and Master’s.

I’ve helped many students successfully prepare for Oxbridge applications. I have 2 years of experience as a Zero Gravity Mentor helping prospective students with personal statements, admissions test and interview preparation. I also regularly help students from my sixth form with to help students with their applications.

So if you’re looking to apply to Cambridge for Physical Natural Sciences I am here to guide you on your journey. I’m not just here to help you prepare; I’m committed to making the application process less daunting. I want you to feel comfortable and confident as you take the steps towards applying to Cambridge.

If you want A-Level tuition, I have a strong academic track record having achieved A*A*A*A* in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

Hi, my name is Ips. I’m an undergraduate Biomedical Science student from the UK.

I am creative, adaptable, and forward-thinking, with excellent communication skills and a proven ability to develop and manage relationships.

I am an ambitious, enthusiastic, and hardworking individual looking to develop my academic skills in the professional world of healthcare and science. I am also a keen learner in all fields and aspects. Further to add, I am adept at public speaking and am receptive to change, and willing to learn and take on board exciting challenges.

I like writing and have written several unpublished short books and articles. Aside from my love of traveling, I also enjoy playing sports and reading. If I’m missing, then it’s best to look for me in the kitchen whipping together a tasty meal or punching the bag at my gym for the extra pump of endorphins and dopamine.

I’m often found dawdling in the world of academic creativity. As a nerd who doesn’t always ace her exams, I’m always there for a good conversation with a strong espresso at hand 🙂

Hi! I’m Hope, a third year medical student at Oxford. I’ve had a lot of trial and error when it’s come to my learning, and being at Oxford has really forced me to learn strategic and effective strategies to maximise my time when I’m studying – meaning that I can have more time to enjoy my life outside of my studies! I’m a huge believer in that studying doesn’t have to take over your life, but that you do need to learn how to study efficiently if you want to do well and still maintain a balance. I was always a high achiever at school (9 9s and 2 8s at GCSE, A*A*A at A level), but I realised when I came to university that my studying techniques weren’t going to suit me anymore. I’ve spent a lot of timing learning how to make the most of your time studying and how to really understand the content you’re dealing with, therefore I would be more than happy to share on the skills I have learnt by helping you in any subject areas you may be struggling with at the moment!

On top of this, I am super passionate about helping individuals get into Oxford and Medicine in general, wherever they may want to study. It’s a super competitive field and unfortunately a some people get a huge head start depending on where they went to school or their family background. I went to an unsupportive school who couldn’t offer me any help, and so I had to learn myself the ropes of how to get into Oxford and how to get into Medicine. Therefore I pride myself in the fact that I managed to land my dream university and course practically only from my own research and self-sufficiency. I have previous tutored students in their Oxford Medicine interviews, who have told me that the advice was helpful and reassuring, and over the course of a few mock interviews I have seen their improvements. I’m really keen to continue this tradition and help as many students as I possibly can, particularly students who may come from a background similar to mine. I experienced a period of sickness during my sixth form course which meant I missed out on a lot of teaching and I was told by my sixth form tutors that I could try to get into Oxford but there would be no chance of me actually being accepted due to how behind I was with my studies. Not only did I manage to teach myself all of the content which I had missed in a few short months (when I was told I may have to repeat a year), but I managed to secure the only Medicine and the only Oxbridge offer in my sixth form. If anything, I hope this can assure you that I am equipped with the knowledge and skills to guide teaching, as I did with my own, and that I know exactly how to help someone get to the fortunate position that I am in now.

I would love to get to know you and help you with any struggles you may be facing in your school studies, and in particular if you are looking to get into Medicine or Oxbridge, I would love to help you with your application process, whether it be your personal statement, interview prep etc. I look forward to hearing from you! 🙂