Hi! I’m Sarah and I’m currently in my second year of studying History at the University of Oxford. I am an enthusiastic individual who is determined to make a positive impact on improving access to higher education through education and mentoring by successful applicants. I am a friendly and approachable individual, and I am really excited to help other people get to their dream universities. It can be a really daunting process applying to university, but I hope to make the journey a little easier and comfortable. I believe nobody should be put off applying to top universities if they have the ability to excel there. In school I worked hard for my academic results and it has instilled within me a determination and drive to always aim high, and I hope to extend this optimism to prospective students!

Hey! I’m Holly, twenty years old and I use she/they pronouns. It’s always been my dream to attend the University of Oxford and to excel in my A-Levels, despite attending a school from an underrepresented and disadvantaged area. There should be no reason why anyone should miss out on the opportunity to reach their full potential, and I want to provide others with the resources they need to do this, if they can’t access them elsewhere.

More than just being a mentor, I would love to be a friend: someone who can support my mentees and reassure them that just because they’re struggling with a subject, absolutely doesn’t mean it’s out of reach. I want to reduce the awkwardness and anxiety that can come alongside talking to someone new, and allow them to trust me enough to ask questions and request help without embarrassment or fear of judgement. I’m flexible and will do my absolute best to accommodate any of my mentees’ needs, whether they’re to do with accessibility, wellbeing, content or anything else.

Hello!
I’m Malaika and I am an incoming FY1 doctor.

I’ve been exactly where you are – striving toward the singular goal of becoming a doctor. However, this process is gruelling, it isn’t merely about good grades. It’s a multifaceted process involving a compelling personal statement, doing well in the interviews, and a touch of luck of course!

Like many, I encountered setbacks from some universities and these experiences can be very disheartening. But while navigating through this, I learnt a lot about what these interviews are looking for.

I’ve had the privilege of mentoring over 50 students through their interview preparations, with the majority receiving offers. My approach is tailored to each individual, focusing on understanding their unique learning needs and ensuring they exude confidence on interview day, authentically portraying themselves to the interviewers.

My role is to make you understand the core principles in each answer. I do this through loads of practice questions, mock interviews and feedback to get you to the best answers for the interview day. I also help out with TSS/ personal statement.

There also isn’t much useful help out there when it comes to the application/ interview process for medicine. This is where I fit in with my own experience and all that I have learnt from my experience tutoring.

Teaching and tutoring have been integral to my identity since my school days, and I’m honoured that I have been able to continue this so far and to be a part of each student’s medical school journey.