Computer Science Admissions SupportInterviews, the TMUA and choosing a course

Hi, I'm Arjan — a First-Class Computer Science graduate from Trinity Hall, Cambridge. Before Cambridge I earned 12 grade 9s at GCSE and 4 A*s at A-Level, including one of the top 50 Computer Science marks in the country. I specialise in Oxbridge Computer Science applications: TMUA preparation, personal statement guidance and mock interviews. Having been through it recently myself, I know what admissions tutors look for — and how overwhelming it can feel from the other side.

Admissions tutoring experience

My style is patient and question-led: rather than handing you answers, I help you build the understanding and confidence to reason through problems yourself — exactly how I was taught in Cambridge supervisions. My degree specialism was artificial intelligence, which I love using to stretch students and show them where the subject leads. I also hold the JLPT N1, the highest level of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, from six years of self-teaching — an experience that shaped how I break difficult material down. Beyond admissions I tutor Maths, Further Maths, Computer Science and Japanese.

I'm Nicholas, a recent graduate Cambridge University studying Computer Science. I sat the TMUA myself as part of my application, so I know what the papers ask of you and how to prepare for them. I've been tutoring for four years at GCSE and A-Level, with A*s of my own in Maths, Further Maths and Computer Science.

Admissions tutoring experience

The TMUA rewards applying A-level maths in unfamiliar situations and reasoning carefully with logic and proof, rather than recalling method — and that's what I focus on in sessions. Alongside TMUA preparation I tutor Maths, Further Maths and Computer Science at GCSE and A-Level, and I'm happy to talk through what Computer Science at Cambridge is actually like from someone currently doing it.

I hold a master's degree in Chemistry with Molecular Physics from Imperial College London, as well as a postgraduate master's in Theory and Simulation of Materials from the same university. I have 12 years' tutoring experience in Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, and Biology across all academic levels, from GCSE/IGCSE to IB. I also have significant mentoring experience and hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status). I am currently pursuing a PhD in Pure Mathematics.

My experience includes working with students of varying abilities, helping them master challenging concepts and excel in their coursework. I have successfully prepared students for key exams, including GCSEs, A-Levels, and university entrance assessments, often helping them achieve top grades. I have tutored students from prestigious schools, including St. Paul's School, St. Paul's Girls' School, Tiffin School, Westminster, Eton, and Rugby. This experience has given me a deep understanding of the academic challenges students face and the strategies to overcome them.

I have extensive experience in tutoring A level and GCSE/IGCSE Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Biology, and A level Further Maths, across all the main exam boards; IB Maths, Physics and Chemistry (Higher and Standard); undergraduate Geophysics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and Mathematics; postgraduate Mathematics; and the TMUA, ESAT (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2) and STEP (II and III).

My approach is tailored to each student's needs, ensuring they grasp complex concepts and excel in their studies. In addition to tutoring, I have extensive mentoring experience, guiding students not only in their academic pursuits but also in developing effective study strategies, time-management skills, and confidence. My mentoring background has enabled me to support students holistically and help them realise their full potential.

Admissions tutoring experience

I have extensive experience in tutoring the TMUA, ESAT (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2) and STEP (II and III).