Oxbridge Tutor Testimonials
I've been an Oxbridge tutor for many years, but I'm still always delighted when I receive appreciative
thanks for my tuition services.
Perhaps the strongest vote of confidence is from those successful Oxbridge applicants who
recommend my services to their schools and to following cohorts of students.
I welcome comments not only from my Oxbridge candidates themselves, but also from their parents. Often the Oxbridge application
process can be as stressful for them as for the students!
I try to guard against complacency, though, by using the feedback continually to improve my Oxbridge tuition services.
If you would like to learn more about my Oxbridge application services I'd be delighted to receive your email:
Some Oxbridge Application Testimonials
Here is some feedback from my Oxbridge candidates and their parents.
Part of my Oxbridge coaching strives to increase candidates' confidence, so that they
begin to believe they can succeed. I am particularly proud to see this reflected in parents'
and students' comments.
If you believe your child has the ability, but lacks the confidence, for an Oxbridge application,
I'd be delighted to receive your email:
Thank you so much for the inspiring session with S this morning.
She thoroughly enjoyed the meeting and is now even more enthused
about the idea of studying philosophy at Oxford.
Thank you for all the information, links and further email containing
the digital radio link.
She is very much looking forward to working with you over the coming months.
SL, Birmingham, UK
April 2020
Oxford Philosophy & Modern Languages Application
Help with Personal Statement & Oxford Philosophy Test
Thank you so much for L's masterclass: she came away feeling
much more confident about the ECAA essay.
She is looking forward to the critical thinking tutorials.
LC, Singapore
April 2020
Cambridge Economics Application
ECAA essay-writing masterclass
I wanted to thank you for you help with A. Her confidence, which is her main issue,
has grown enormously since she began working with you.
As a science student she dreaded the BMAT essay, but now she has a logical approach,
it holds no fear for her.
AF, Devizes, UK
March 2020
Oxford Medicine Application
Help with BMAT essay writing
I'm writing with the wonderful news that M. received an offer from
Balliol today.
Needless to say your help, at every stage, was instrumental in his success and we can't
thank you enough.
MS, Dunbar, Scotland
January 2020
Oxford Economics & Management Application
Help with Personal Statement, TSA & Interview
Thank you for the incredibly helpful and thought-provoking questions, I have read them through and am really excited to start to answer them.
I wish I had found you sooner! I will review the questions today and tomorrow, trying to think about my answers/ similar questions which they might ask.
OM, London, UK
November 2017
Oxford English Literature Application
Help with Interview Questions
M was very happy with your tuition. We will need some help with the interview if she gets that far.
MB, London
October 2017
Cambridge HSPS Application
Critical Thinking Tuition for HSPS Admissions Test
We are all blown away by the questions raised in response to K's PS,
nothing like this has been raised at his school so we are really thrilled to have this input from you.
As soon as we know Joe has been offered an interview I will be in touch to book a prep session and interview.
KG, Manchester, UK
October 2017
Cambridge Natural Science Application
Help with Cambridge SAQ
Thank you for the wonderful tutoring!
One of the graduates I know told me about LNAT and I couldn't get it at all. But now I know.
SZ, South Korea
October 2017
Oxford Law Application
LNAT Critical Thinking Tuition
Thank you very much for the tutorials. You have been incredibly helpful.
Would it be possible to get another critical thinking session in with you
as close to the LNAT as possible so that I can get my mind back
into that thought process?
NO, London
September 2017
Oxford Law Application
LNAT Critical Thinking Tuition
Thank you very much for the tutorial.
It was very interesting and insightful seeing things from such an analytical perspective!
NL, Barking, London
September 2017
Cambridge Law Application
Cambridge Law Test & LNAT Tuition
S was elated after the tutorial and seemed to have really enjoyed the session.
You both may wish to schedule additional TSA coaching sessions and perhaps you could propose some dates/times?
TD, Qatar
September 2017
Oxford Economics & Management Application
TSA Critical Thinking Tuition
Today's sessions was captivating and shed a new light on logic and reasoning.
I will review the slides and I look forward to our next session.
TE, Muscat
September 2017
Oxford Economics and Management Application
TSA Critical Thinking Tuition
Many thanks for your helpful feedback. It is much appreciated.
I'll keep you up to date how things end up going.
Bonn, Germany
September 2017
Oxford Personal Statement Review
Oxbridge Postgraduate Economic History Application
The personal statement analysis questions were extremely helpful.
Can we schedule a date for interview prep this week?
AM, New Haven, USA
March 2017
Cambridge Law Interview Preparation
Oxbridge Graduate Law Application
Just messaging you to tell you I got an offer from Oxford to study philosophy and theology today!!
Thank you so much for all your help !
BI, Rochdale, UK
January 2017
Oxford Interview Practice
Oxford Philosophy & Theology Application
I'm very pleased to inform you that yesterday I had received an offer from Oxford for the History of Art course!
Thank you very very much for the preparation and mock interviews, they were indeed very helpful and I had an idea of what to expect.
I have two friends younger than me who will be applying for philosophy (or PPE) and I will strongly recommend you to them.
Thank you again very very much!
OM, Warsaw, Poland
January 2017
Oxford Interview Practice
Oxford History of Art Application
Just to let you know L got into Oxford for next year.
Thanks for all your help and L is really looking forward to the next three years.
LF, London
January 2017
Oxford Interview Practice
Oxbridge Application
Just wanted to let you know that I got an offer from Oxford!
I'm thrilled as I'm sure you can imagine.
NM, Haslemere, UK
January 2017
Oxford Interview Practice
Oxbridge Geography Application
Thank you for all your help it has been invaluable. Even if B does not prove successful
she will have learned a lot and the time has been
well spent.
BS, London
November 2015
TSA Critical Thinking Tuition
Oxford Economics & Management Application
Thanks for the resources! Your tutorial was very useful,
and I now have a clear idea about how to approach the essay
SOC, Belfast
November 2015
TSA Essay Tutorial
Oxford Economics & Management Application
Thank you for your feedback and all the additional information.
O was encouraged and enthused after the tutorial. She certainly has been given a lot to think about.
OB, Dubai
September 2015
LNAT Essay Tutorial
Oxford Law Application
Thank you again so much for what has proven to be totally invaluable advice.
I greatly appreciate the time and effort you have invested on my behalf, and even more so the sound advice.
I will most certainly be in touch in a few weeks, once the interviews are going out, and let you know if I am fortunate enough to get one!
Again, thank you for everything. It has been incredibly worthwhile and I am sincerely grateful.
KT, Glasgow
September 2015
Personal statement advice
Oxford Oriental Studies Application
I really appreciate your advice, they've helped my personal statement greatly develop.
I will contact you nearer to the time regarding interview preparation!
JT, Leicester
September 2015
Personal statement advice
Cambridge Natural Sciences Application
Thank you so much for getting back to me with those very useful comments.
I will definitely make the changes with your advice in mind,
and will be sure to send you my second draft within a week or two.
DC, London
September 2015
Personal statement advice
Oxford English Application
Thank you so much for your encouraging words, it has given B a lot
of confidence and motivation.
We really
appreciate your help.
BS, Sunderland, UK
December 2014
Oxford PPE
Oxford Interview Preparation
We just wanted to thank you for the time you spent with J yesterday afternoon.
He certainly found the session challenging but excellent practice for next week and extremely worthwhile.
J said he felt that the session had boosted his self-confidence which we feel will prove invaluable on the day.
We'll be in touch to let you know how it goes.
Thanks again for your help and best wishes.
JS, London
December 2014
Oxford Earth Sciences
Oxford Interview Preparation
K enjoyed the interview enormously and found it very rewarding. He certainly feels he can learn a lot from your feedback too.
He is already looking forward to the next session on Monday.
Thank you once again for your help.
KT, Surrey UK
November 2014
Cambridge Geography Application
Oxbridge Interview Preparation
Thank you very much for your professional assistance with K's application...
We'll let you know, again many thanks for your excellent help.
Hope to meet one day and use your services again.
KK , Amsterdam
November 2014
Oxford Economics & Management
University of Oxbridge Application
Many thanks for today's session with B.
It was inspiring and very useful for her preparations
BM, Moscow
November 2014
Oxford Law
Oxford Practice Interview
So just want you to know that I felt the essay went very well and I'm proud of what I produced.
Great thanks to you and the help you provided - including the masterclass -needs to be expressed - I am very appreciative!
TN, London
November 2014
Oxford Economics & Management
Oxford TSA Essay
I was listening in the other room!! I thought it was a really useful exercise. Thank you so much. I expect that T will want another go...
You gave him some really useful tips so thanks for that, too.
TD, London
November 2014
Cambridge Natural Sciences
Cambridge Interview Practice
T said you'd been a "brilliant" help.
Thanks for what you've done - and as T said, now the admissions test is behind her, it's preparing for the interview if she gets the chance.
TG, Northampton, UK
November 2014
Oxford Philosophy & Theology Application
Oxford Philosophy & Theology Admissions Test
...your help was vital in better understanding the TSA...
TT, Cambridge
November 2014
Oxford PPE
Oxford TSA Critical Thinking Tuition
Thank you so much for your marking; I found it extremely useful and interesting.
I've tried to incorporate your suggestions into my next mock essay.
TG, Leicester
November 2014
Oxford Philosophy & Theology Application
Oxford Admissions Essay Tuition
Thanks very much for your session with A today. He found it informative, challenging yet very enjoyable. Your sessions carry much value.
Also, I think that it will be helpful to engage A with your Essay Writing Masterclass.
AN, Canada
November 2014
Cambridge Philosophy
Cambridge Interview Practice
Thank you very much for the TSA essay feedback. It was definitely helpful.
BI, Austria
November 2014
Oxford PPE Application
Oxford TSA Essay Tuition
Many thanks for the additional help and the essay marking.
It was very useful and I will be sure to apply it all to Wednesday.
FN, London
November 2014
Oxford PPE
Oxford TSA Tuition
Thank you very much for yesterday, it was helpful seeing the groundwork behind the TSA, the useful terminology and actually working through some problems with you.
I have identified what I need to work on and I believe with enough practice I should do fine.
TT, Madrid
October 2014
Oxford PPE application
Oxford TSA Tuition
Thank you very much for all your help. I really appreciate it all; it has helped a lot.
I'll keep in touch with you, and will speak with my parents about interview prep, et cetera.
BI, Canada
October 2014
Oxford TSA Tutorial
Oxford PPE Application
Thank you....We will definitely use more of your help.
Meanwhile, could I please ask you to take a look at the extra passage for Cambridge that B will need top submit tonight.
BH, Russia
October 2014
Cambridge SAQ
Cambridge Philosophy Application
Thanks for the TSA session today, N found it very useful.
She would like an additional session for TSA essay prep. I've just checked your online diary...
Can we book this slot?
NI, London, UK
October 2014
Oxford TSA Tutorial
Oxford Economics & Management Application
I'm writing to let you know that E got her required points in the IB
and so has just started at Oxford - first official day today.
Many thanks to you again for the wonderful interview preparation.
It really helped her immensely so I don't think it is an exaggeration to say she would not be there without you!"
ED, UK
October 2014
Oxford
Oxford Jewish Studies Application
Many thanks for the excellent TSA tutorial Phil...I'd like
to book another for Sunday.
FN, London, UK
October 2014
Oxford TSA Tutorial
Oxford PPE Application
C seems so much happier, you seem to have a magical touch...
we are lucky to have found you ...
KH, Barnstaple, UK
October 2013
Oxford PPE Application
Oxford TSA Tuition
thanks a lot for doing the class at such short notice, S said it was of great use.
Do you have any free session slots tomorrow for the essay masterclass?
TO, Hong Kong
October 2013
Oxford Economics & Management Application
Oxford TSA Tuition
Thanks for the Skype call, it has really helped me focus what I need to learn and how to answer questions.
I've asked my dad to book some more.
BS, New York, USA
October 2013
Cambridge Natural Sciences Application
Oxbridge Interview Practice by Skype
Thanks Phil for the essay tutorial. I can see now where I've been going wrong.
I'll send you some essays based on the titles you sent me.
SD, London
October 2013
Oxford Economics & Management Application
Oxbridge TSA Tuition
I was beginning to doubt that I had the ability to understand the critical thinking questions!
You've really given my confidence a boost:) P.S. I love the negation trick!
TN, Cardiff, UK
October 2013
Oxford PPE Application
Oxbridge TSA Critical Thinking Tuition
P really enjoyed his tutorial with you today and has come away buzzing with ideas, so thank you very much!
He has asked me if it is possible to arrange another tutorial with you in two weeks' time, so please let me know your availability.
CP, Bucks, UK
March 2013
Oxford PPE Application
Oxbridge Application Planning Tutorial
Just to let you know C got an offer from the college this morning (A A A*).
Thanks for all your brilliant help in getting her there.
As you can imagine she is very excited and I am a very proud Mum!!!
GW, London, UK
January 2013
Cambridge Philosophy
Cambridge Personal Statement
Cambridge Interview Practice
You were right , she got an offer !!!!! A* AA
A thousand thanks for your help.
It made a big difference to her confidence, as she really didn't think she could do it...
DH, Birmingham, UK
January 2013
Oxford Experimental Psychology
Oxford TSA Tuition
Oxford Interview Practice
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