We help students identify suitable courses and universities, understand entry requirements and teaching styles, and consider wider factors such as environment, location and future opportunities. Our aim is to support students in choosing options where they will thrive academically, socially and personally.
University Consultants
A sure hand through the next step
We help students to see how they can get to where they want to be. Through our expertise, we take the time to listen and understand your child’s needs and interests to help put the right foot forward.
Dukes Tutoring’s University Consultants
With over 20 years experience helping children with their next step out of school, and in partnership with Dukes Plus, we provide a trusted hand through the important decision process.
Choosing the right university and course is one of the most important decisions a young person will make. With so many options, entry requirements and application components to consider, the process can feel complex and overwhelming. Our University Consultant service is designed to provide clear, personalised guidance that helps students make confident, well-informed choices and present their strongest possible application.
We work closely with students and families to support every stage of the university journey, from early planning and course selection through to applications, interviews and final decisions.
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Choosing the Right University and Course
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Application Strategy and Support
Successful applications rely on clear planning and thoughtful strategy. We help students approach the process with structure, confidence and focus.
Our support includes guidance on timelines and deadlines, advice on university and course choices, and help refining personal statements so they are clear, authentic and reflective of each student’s strengths and interests. We ensure applications present students at their best, while staying true to their individual voice.
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Interview Preparation and Admissions Assessments
Support includes interview technique, structured responses, subject-specific discussion where required, and building calm, confident communication under pressure. Our aim is to ensure students feel prepared and able to perform at their best.
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Case Study: University Application Process
This is a recent example of how we help many students with the university application process:
The Year 13 student was high achieving, with predicted grades of As and A*s in her A Level subjects. The brief was to prepare her for university interviews and review and refine her Personal Statement over a block of six sessions.
Firstly, Dukes Tutoring Matching Team and Secondary Lead identified an appropriate tutor with the relevant skills and experience – a role model, a positive influence, and someone who would instil confidence.
The tutor helped the student articulate her interest in, motivation for and understanding of her chosen degree, and probe what she had learnt and the impact of the learning on her choice. In addition, the tutor encouraged her to draw on a wide range of specific experiences, skills and qualities which she could link to the course. They looked at model examples of Personal Statements from the point of view of structure, tone, style and flow. After each session, the tutor would feed back with specific points of action until they were finally satisfied with a full and well-evidenced Personal Statement.
The tutor also supported the student in becoming ready for interview. They conducted an entire mock interview over the course of a session, which highlighted areas of strength as well as revealing some areas to work on. The student took the feed back on board and was able to have more precise information at her fingertips to be able to respond fully to the question, ‘Why this course?’ She could also talk with greater confidence about her own personal qualities and how she could contribute to the course.
It was a rewarding experience for both tutor and student to arrive at a point of readiness and be in a strong pre-interview position.
The student had four successful interviews and was delighted to be offered a place at her first-choice university.
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