Engineering Admissions SupportInterviews, the ESAT and choosing a course

I'm Emily, an Engineering Science MEng graduate from the University of Oxford with over three years of tutoring experience in A-Level Mathematics and Physics and Oxbridge Engineering admissions. I achieved nine Grade 9s and one Grade 8 at GCSE, followed by three A*s in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics at A-Level, alongside an A in AS Chemistry. Having successfully navigated the Oxford Engineering admissions process myself, I have first-hand experience of each stage and understand what universities are looking for.

Admissions tutoring experience

My tutoring includes extensive ESAT preparation, helping students develop the mathematical and physical problem-solving skills the exam demands, as well as effective strategies for approaching unfamiliar questions under time pressure. I also provide one-to-one interview preparation, with mock interviews based on the style and difficulty of real Oxbridge Engineering interviews. My focus is on helping students communicate their thought processes clearly, respond confidently to prompts and work through challenging problems collaboratively. A key part of my approach is knowledge building. I introduce degree-level Engineering concepts beyond the school curriculum, enabling students to develop genuine subject understanding and discuss these ideas confidently in personal statements and interviews. I sat Oxford's Physics Aptitude Test myself in 2021, scoring 72% — the ESAT now assesses much of the same mathematical and physical problem-solving ground. Beyond academics, I have teaching experience through international volunteering in China and am currently working towards a TESOL qualification.

Hello, I'm Joseph, a Cambridge PhD student researching statistical machine-learning methods for biological and cancer research, having also done my undergraduate degree in Information Engineering at Cambridge. I specialise in Oxbridge and university admissions tutoring for Engineering, Mathematics and the Sciences, with four years' experience across entrance-test preparation, mock interviews and personal statements.

Admissions tutoring experience

Over four years I've tutored students for Oxbridge Engineering and Science admissions — covering ESAT-style problem solving, interview practice and personal statements. In 2024 I taught a series of in-person lessons to a class of around ten students at my former school preparing for the ESAT. I sat Cambridge's engineering admissions test myself before the ESAT existed, and the maths and physics problem-solving it assessed is exactly the ground the ESAT now covers. I also tutor Maths, Physics and Computer Science up to A-Level, and I'm happy to weave exam-style questions into every session.

Hello, I'm Daniel, going into my fourth year at Oxford reading Materials Science, having placed 4th in my year in third-year exams and been awarded my college's STEM prize and an academic scholarship. My course spans maths, physics and chemistry, which is exactly the spread the ESAT tests — and I hold A*s in all four of Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Warm, friendly and focused on getting you the best possible result.

Admissions tutoring experience

I've spent around thirty hours tutoring students for Oxford's maths and physics admissions tests — the ESAT now assesses the same problem-solving ground — alongside A-Level tuition in Maths, Physics and Chemistry through a tutoring company, and helping younger years at school. I sat Oxford's Physics Aptitude Test myself in 2022, scoring in the top 13% of applicants for my course. My competition record includes Top Gold in the British Physics Olympiad (top 30 in the UK) and qualification for Round 2, Silver in the UK Chemistry Olympiad taken a year early, Gold in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge, and qualification for the UKMT Olympiad. Because I cover chemistry as strongly as maths and physics, I can support whichever ESAT module combination your course needs.

Hi, I'm Monty. I'm studying Engineering Science at St Peter's College, Oxford, having scored in the top 1% of all candidates in my year on the PAT, Oxford's engineering admissions test. At school I achieved 10 grade 9s at GCSE, Gold in both the Senior Maths Challenge and the Senior Physics Challenge, and an Arkwright Scholarship for leadership potential in engineering.

Admissions tutoring experience

I've tutored GCSE maths and science one-to-one, and what I enjoy most is finding an explanation that lets students genuinely understand a concept rather than memorise a formula — in my experience, understanding is what carries through to performance in difficult exams. I mentored two students in my year who were sitting the PAT. I like to start from what a student already understands, build up steadily, and check ideas have properly landed before moving on — whether you're aiming for top GCSE grades, working through A-Level maths or physics, or preparing for the ESAT.

I am a highly motivated engineering student, with a modest, methodical and patient approach to teaching. I am seeking to share my expertise with students, in order to ensure that they achieve their full potential across their qualifications in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering, and to help them gain offers to prestigious institutions through support in personal statement writing, admissions test practice, and interview preparation. Having achieved 4A*s in my A-Levels and 87/100 on Oxford's PAT test, with 2 years of tutoring experience across a range of students, and offers received from institutions such as the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, and the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology, I think that I am well equipped to provide both the academic knowledge and practical guidance necessary to help students excel.

Admissions tutoring experience

I helped a student pass his combined science GCSE through a year of tutoring in 2025. I consulted with his teachers about particular areas of difficulty, in order to plan out our weekly tutoring sessions in order to meet his needs. During each session, I took notes on how easily he was able to grasp certain concepts, allowing me to more effectively allocate time in future sessions.

I helped a student write a personal statement that they used in their Oxford application in 2026. I had a large amount of expertise to offer, having attended the highly selective 'Frontier' residential at Oxford's Balliol College, and having been through the application process, receiving offers from Oxford and Imperial College London. Over a few sessions, we worked through the structure and content of her personal statement, to build up an essay that I thought would appeal to the tutors at Oxford.

I have recently completed my PhD in Zoology at the University of Cambridge, where I specialised in the fluid biomechanics of carnivorous plants. Before this, I studied Bioengineering at Imperial College London, graduating with a First-Class MEng degree. I achieved three A*s at A-level in Maths, Further Maths and Physics.

My interdisciplinary background has given me a strong foundation across maths and the sciences. Throughout my PhD, I have taught and mentored students at a range of levels, from supporting A level mathematics and physics to teaching mathematics for biologists at undergraduate level.

I tutor Maths, Physics and Biology at GCSE and A-level and can also provide support with university applications, including personal statements and admissions tests.

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).