Oxbridge Applications & Interviews

Applying to Oxford and Cambridge can be one of the most daunting challenges a student can face. Not only must they aim to get top results in their chosen exam subjects, but they must also be prepared to face testing questions on their subject matter at interview. Wentworth truly is an expert in Oxbridge applications and our consultants can guide and advise you on everything from personal statements to UCAS applications to arranging mock interviews with admissions specialists.

Oxbridge Applications & Interviews

Oxford & Cambridge Interviews

Oxbridge Interviews at Wentworth Education

We know that applying to Oxford or Cambridge is daunting. It can be difficult to know what programmes are strong in particular areas, and how to select the perfect fit. At Wentworth Education, we provide a bespoke service to assist families with these difficult decisions and to support them through the process. We have helped students in subjects ranging from Mathematics and Computer Science to English and History. We also help families who are making simultaneous applications to both Oxford or Cambridge and US Universities.

Oxford & Cambridge Interviews with Wentworth Education

Example colleges our students have gone on to gain admission at include:

Clare College, Cambridge
Magdalene College, Cambridge
Trinity College, Cambridge
St John's College, Cambridge
St Catharine's College, Cambridge
New College, Oxford
Queen's College, Oxford
Christ College, Oxford

For those also applying to American Universities, we offer a Junior (Lower 6th or Year 12) and Senior Year (Upper 6th orYear 13) support programme. For younger students, we offer ad-hoc meetings and examination support for the SAT / ACT and Subject Tests. Our Junior and Senior programmes include creating a college list, application essay help, and meetings to discuss the differences in systems and examination selection. Additional services can also be arranged.

Mock Oxford & Cambridge Interviews

Undoubtedly, the most difficult aspect of applying to either Oxford or Cambridge is the interview. We offer an elite service: our tutors have all interviewed for these institutions in the past as lecturers or professors or have a significant track record as a teacher in an elite school sending students to Oxford and Cambridge. We give rigorous and realistic interview preparation as well as extensive feedback.

Our team for Oxford and Cambridge Admissions is led by our Head Tutor, Anna Harrison. Together with academics from around the world, Anna helps to match students with the correct application mentor to help with process. Some example Oxford & Cambridge interviews tutor profiles include:

Dominic Rowland

Dominic Rowland has been a professional teacher in London and at an elite UK boarding school since 2011. Prior to that, he spent a year teaching mathematics in Zambia. Dominic has 10+ years of tutoring experience teaching mathematics at all levels. Dominic regularly prepares school students for the toughest of exams (eg STEP, BMO, IMO) and mentors large cohorts of Oxbridge applicants each year. Dominic holds a double first and a MMath from Trinity College, Cambridge and represented the UK at the Balkan Mathematics Olympiad. Dominic's cheerful and supportive style combined with his enthusiasm inspire his students to excel in mathematics.

Dr Ryan Buckingham

Ryan is a professional physics teacher at one of Britain's top (London based) schools. Ryan has also been tutoring mathematics and physics for several years. As an undergraduate and PhD researcher, Ryan studied Physics at St Edmund Hall in Oxford University. His PhD was in high energy particle physics and he was part of the ATLAS Collaboration, LHC, CERN (European Centre for Nuclear Research). During his PhD studies he regularly supervised and tutored undergraduates in mathematics and physics. He also completed interviews for Oxford's undergraduate admissions. Between his PhD and becoming a teacher Ryan worked in the city, as a trader in Goldman Sachs' London office. Ryan is a keen sportsman, currently competing in triathlons, but as a school age student Ryan attended Leicester Tiger's U13-U16 Rugby Academy and played for the Leicestershire County Rugby U14-U18 1st XV.

Dr Fiona Burke

Fiona is a full time Biology teacher in one of London's top independent schools. At her school, she is also a careers and universities counselor and has specialised as an American universities advisor. Fiona received her PhD from the Department of Genetics and Microbiology, Trinity College Dublin. She has been tutoring students at secondary and undergraduate level for eight years and moved to London four years ago to become a full time independent school teacher. Fiona’s pragmatic and positive approach works to equip students with a sense of discipline and confidence.

Please contact us if you would like to hear more or want to book a session with one of our Oxbridge Applications consultants or have a mock interview.

Selected Oxford & Cambridge Interviews Testimonials

Please see below some example Oxford & Cambridge Interviews Testimonials that we have received. If you would like to hear more, you may be interested to read about our tutor guarantee or to read about Wentworth Tutors' philosophy and approach in a letter to parents from Dr Katherine Wiles, our Founder. Alternatively, some more Oxford & Cambridge Interviews Testimonials can be found on our dedicated testimonials page, where you can filter by subject.

English Preliminary Examinations, Oxford University | Andrew Dickinson

"Andrew has been the best English tutor I could has asked for in my first two terms of Oxford." ... See Andrew Dickinson's tutoring profile.

Oxbridge Applications | Wentworth Education Private Tutoring

"[My son] received an offer from Cambridge (Magdelene), and the time he spent with [the tutor] certainly contributed to the successful outcome of the interview process."

GCSE Mathematics | Jessica F

"Jessica is very patient with our daughter and is teaching her well. Our daughter is actually starting to like maths! We are happy with the progress our daughter is making with Jessica. We will be continuing lessons for the coming GCSE." ... See Jessica F's tutoring profile.

A Level RS | Fenella Chesterfield

"Fenella is brilliant and [my daughter] has really warmed to her and has found her sessions very informative and bespoke to her needs and they have helped [my daughter] to start to focus on what she really needs to address and how in order to succeed in her A levels." ... See Fenella Chesterfield's tutoring profile.

Engineering Tripos at Cambridge Application | Mathew Smith

"We are very grateful for the job that Mathew has done for [our son], especially the diagnostic part of it, as we didn't know that he had significant gaps in his knowledge. We found Mathew very helpful managing the time pressure problem (and that was a main weakness for our son!)" ... See Mathew Smith's tutoring profile.

Oxford University Mentoring | William Bennett

"This student applied to Human Sciences at Oxford University on her gap year. We met for a series of sessions to work on her personal statement and prepare for interview, discussing topical reading material and how to write about her work experience in a thoughtful and interesting way. She has since received an offer from her first-choice college at Oxford. " ... See William Bennett's tutoring profile.

Oxbridge student | Dr Karis Riley

"I have known Karis for nearly a decade. Karis is highly intelligent and academically gifted. She has a passion for learning and love of education like no one else I know. She is widely read, questioning and intellectually curious by nature - all skills I think an excellent tutor should have and pass on to their students. I would highly recommend Karis' abilities to anyone looking for additional academic support." ... See Dr Karis Riley's tutoring profile.

French and Spanish | Katherine Smith

"You have been the best Languages teacher I've ever had by far. You are always really supportive and kind. You managed to make learning languages fun and you have helped me change my mindset for the best. I used to be so negative and you have managed to change that. Thank you so much. Thank you for making our language lessons so fun and enjoyable. We all really feel that since you taught us we have learned so much. Thank you for being a great teacher - you've really helped me with my French and Spanish. Students at Stoke College Suffolk " ... See Katherine Smith's tutoring profile.