University Admissions
Enquiry-onlyUK undergraduate application coaching through UCAS
Course and university selection, UCAS answers and interview readiness, with you as the author throughout.
- Who it is for
- UK and international applicants to UK undergraduate courses, and the adults supporting them.
- Levels
- Undergraduate entry (UCAS)
- Format
- Four 60-minute sessions plus written feedback rounds, across your application window
What this actually does for you
- 01
Build a shortlist that matches your grades, subjects and interests realistically.
- 02
Answer the UCAS personal-statement questions in your own voice with evidence.
- 03
Walk into an interview having practised aloud, not only on paper.
Availability, provider and price
- Provider
- Delivered by the Shaw Academics team
- Availability
- You can make a real availability enquiry. Specialist capacity for this service is limited, and we will confirm honestly at the consultation whether we can take the work.
- Duration
- 240 minutes
- Price
- £600 — Indicative £600 for the package described above, budgeted at roughly six total staff hours. Fees are pending owner approval.
- Currency
- GBP. Any international exchange or transfer costs are yours and are explained before payment.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-09-12 (next review 2027-01-15)
No payment is taken on this site
There is no card checkout here. After a free consultation you receive a written scope and, if you choose to proceed, a hosted invoice or payment link with the exact total and terms.
See the fee schedule and the cancellation and refund terms.
Scope detail
- Destination
- United Kingdom
- Stage
- Undergraduate entry via UCAS
- Review count
- Two written feedback rounds, plus in-session review
- Your tasks
- Research, drafting, redrafting, and submitting your own application
- Interview scope
- One mock interview within the four sessions
- Authorship
- You are the author; we do not write or submit any part of your application
Official sources
Requirements change between cycles. Verify these details for your own course and entry year before you rely on them.
What is included
- One shortlist discussion
- Four 60-minute one-to-one sessions
- Two written feedback rounds across your UCAS answers
- One mock interview within those four sessions
- A written action list after each session
What is not included
- Examination, test, application or university fees
- Writing, sitting or submitting assessed work on your behalf
- Guaranteed grades, scores, offers or employment
- Unlimited editing or an open-ended number of drafts
- Writing your statement or any part of your application
- Submitting your application for you
- Any guarantee of an offer
How the work is staged
- 01Position review: grades, subjects, timeline
- 02Shortlist discussion against published entry requirements
- 03Personal-statement planning and drafting support
- 04Two written feedback rounds on your own drafts
- 05Mock interview and final review before submission
- Diagnostic
- A review of your current grades, subject choices and any existing draft.
- Independent work
- You write every draft. Expect several hours of your own writing between sessions.
- Marking and feedback allowance
- Two written feedback rounds across your UCAS answers, within the package.
- Progress checks
- A written action list after each session, plus a pre-submission check.
Evidence, honestly stated
No offer statistics or student stories are published, because none have been verified. A sample feedback sheet showing how drafts are commented on is available on request.
We help you develop your ideas, structure your application and improve your own writing. You remain the author and are responsible for the accuracy and final submission of your application. We do not invent achievements or complete assessed work on your behalf.
We are an independent education and progression service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or acting on behalf of the universities, test providers or employers mentioned on this website. Names are used to identify students’ possible destinations and preparation needs.
Questions about uk application coaching
How many personal-statement questions are there?
UCAS uses three personal-statement questions for 2026 entry onwards. These are different from US essays and from postgraduate statements. Always check the current official UCAS guidance for your cycle.
Will you write my statement?
No. You remain the author and are responsible for accuracy and final submission.
How many drafts can I send?
Two written feedback rounds are included. More can be quoted separately rather than promised as unlimited.
Do you handle Oxford and Cambridge applications?
Those have extra stages. See Oxbridge application support for what is and is not included.
Can a parent attend?
Yes for the shortlist discussion and reviews. Drafting sessions work best with the applicant alone.
Do you have contacts at universities?
No. We are independent and hold no relationship with any university.
What if I miss my predicted grades?
We can discuss realistic options, but we cannot influence any decision.
Related support
- Personal statements and essays
Coaching that helps you plan, draft and sharpen your own application writing, for the right format and stage.
- Admissions interview preparation
Practice thinking aloud under friendly pressure, with specific feedback on reasoning, not on performance tricks.
- Oxbridge application support
Preparation for the additional stages of an Oxford or Cambridge application, with honest limits and no claimed relationships.
Discuss uk application coaching first
Twenty minutes, free, no payment details. We will tell you honestly whether this is the right course for you and whether we can take the work.