From personalised reading lists to interview prep: navigate your Oxbridge application with Phoebus
How we support your Oxbridge Application
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Not only do we help students with the overall clarity, structure and content of their personal statements, Phoebus Tutors goes a step further. We get to know our students’ individual interests and nurture them by supplying tailored reading lists.
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We cover all of the admissions tests (incl. TSA, BMAT, MAT, STEP, CAT, HAT)., supporting students with past paper practice, strategies and exam tips and tricks.
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Written work is an important element that many students neglect in comparison to personal statements. Written work is your opportunity to show the tutors that you are full of interesting ideas and can write engagingly. Our tutors help you ensure your work is of the highest standard possible.
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We believe the secret ingredient to a perfect interview is realising there’s no such thing as perfection. Curiosity and passion are the golden duo. Our tutors pull upon years of tutoring and personal experience, as well as information from Oxbridge tutors. Combined together, we know what makes a truly good interview.
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Many students become unnecessarily overwhelmed and are filled with self-doubt during this period. There are so many myths around the Oxbridge application that our tutors are here to put right; filling our students with the confidence and comfortability needed to excel in their application.
"I never thought I’d say this, but by the time my Oxford interviews came around, I actually enjoyed them! The mock sessions helped me feel prepared, so instead of panicking, I treated it like a real conversation. It made such a difference to my confidence." - Lucy
"I never thought I’d say this, but by the time my Oxford interviews came around, I actually enjoyed them! The mock sessions helped me feel prepared, so instead of panicking, I treated it like a real conversation. It made such a difference to my confidence." - Lucy
"Preparing for Cambridge with this support turned out to be about so much more than just the application. The sessions pushed me to think more deeply about my subject, and I came away genuinely excited to keep exploring it."
"Preparing for Cambridge with this support turned out to be about so much more than just the application. The sessions pushed me to think more deeply about my subject, and I came away genuinely excited to keep exploring it."
"When I opened my offer letter from Cambridge, I was over the moon! I couldn’t have done it without the guidance I received."
"When I opened my offer letter from Cambridge, I was over the moon! I couldn’t have done it without the guidance I received."
FAQs
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Most students begin in Year 12 (lower sixth), but support at any stage, even a few weeks before interviews, can make a difference.
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No. We understand that this is a really important decision to make. Sessions can help you explore options and refine your choices as you build confidence in your subject interests.
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Both. Some students prefer regular support over months, others book a few targeted sessions (e.g. before interviews).
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Absolutely. With the right preparation, many students surprise themselves. Even if you don’t receive an offer, the process builds valuable skills and strengthens applications to other top universities.
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Yes. While Oxbridge is a specialty, guidance can also be tailored to other Russell Group or top university applications.
