The Oxbridge Package
Crack the Code to Elite UK University Admissions
This service surrounds students with a team of Oxbridge admissions experts who guide the entire process. It’s our most comprehensive and personalized consulting service for UK university admissions, designed to reduce stress, build confidence, and help students put their best self forward.
How It Works
Step 1
Get Started with a Free Consultation
The first step towards successful university admissions is a free consultation with a seasoned admissions expert who genuinely listens. The Oxbridge application process requires clarity, strategy and a detailed action plan. Here’s what you’ll get from this discussion:
- Know Where You Stand: Get a candid assessment of your student’s academic profile and qualifications
- Spot the Gaps to Strengthen the Strategy: Identify opportunities to stand out and increase chances for a successful application process
- Map the Road Ahead: Understand the timelines and key milestones
- See What’s Possible: Explore tailored coaching designed around your goals
Step 2
Understand & Plan for the Unique Oxbridge Admissions Process
Before diving into your application, it’s essential to understand what makes Oxbridge different from every other UK university application.
UCAS rules prohibit applying to both Oxford and Cambridge in the same cycle (with very limited exceptions for organ scholars). Choosing the right university for you – and the right college and course – is a critical first decision your Fortuna coach will help you navigate.
Oxbridge applications through UCAS must be submitted by mid-October, nearly three months before the standard January deadline. This gives students significantly less time in their final year to prepare materials. We’ll work with you to build a timeline that keeps you on track.
Applicants apply to a specific college within the university – or make an open application. Each college has its own character and largely determines who teaches you, where you live, and the experiences you’ll have. College choice can also impact your chances of admission. Your coach will help you make an informed choice.
Oxford and Cambridge teach through intensive one-on-one or small group tutorials (Oxford) or supervisions (Cambridge). This means they’re specifically selecting for students who can thrive in intellectually demanding, discussion-based settings, and every part of the selection process reflects that.
Step 3
Develop Your Academic Profile and Subject Passion
Oxbridge selects for students with genuine, deep passion for their subject, not just strong grades. Your coach will help you:
- Develop a clear, authentic narrative that shows focused commitment to your field
- Demonstrate engagement beyond your high school syllabus through reading, research, or independent projects
- Build the intellectual curiosity, supercurricular background, and academic maturity that Oxbridge is looking for
Step 4
Prepare for Admissions Tests
Most Oxbridge courses require subject-specific admissions tests, such as the LNAT (Law), TMUA (Mathematics), TARA (Thinking Skills), and others, often taken in November before interviews. These are used to shortlist candidates and most other UK universities don’t require them.
Your Fortuna coach will advise on which tests apply to your course and how to approach preparation strategically.
Step 5
Build and Submit a Compelling Application
Craft a Personal Statement that brings your subject passion to life and signals the depth of thinking Oxbridge admissions tutors expect.
- Ensure consistency and strength across every element of your application
- Receive a detailed admissions-style review before submission
- Tailor the whole application package to resonate with Oxbridge admissions teams
Step 6
Master the Oxbridge Interview
Unlike most universities, Oxbridge interviews a large proportion of shortlisted applicants, typically in December. These aren’t standard HR-style interviews, but rather they’re academic tutorial simulations designed to assess how you think through unfamiliar problems in real time. Interviewers may present you with a problem you’ve never seen and observe how you reason.
Your coach will prepare you to perform at your best:
- Targeted mock Oxbridge interview preparation sessions that replicate the tutorial format
- Strategies for handling unseen problems and unfamiliar questions
- Coaching on how to think out loud, argue a position, and engage with challenge
- Building confidence, managing anxiety, and developing your academic presence
Step 7
Post-Submission Support
- Review offers and strategize on your firm and insurance choices
- Receive expert guidance when choosing between multiple offers
- Analyze key factors including academic fit, campus culture, future opportunities, and finances
- Navigate any Clearing process that best fits your goals
Who You’ll Work With
Fortuna expert coaches understand the intricacies of the Oxbridge application process. Using a team-based, high-touch approach, we provide continuous support through every milestone.
Expert Coach
Your dedicated expert coach provides personalized support, motivation and guidance as the student progresses through each stage of the Oxbridge application process.
Advisor
Your Advisor brings an additional layer of expertise and will be available when needed as a sounding board; your Advisor will also conduct an objective, admissions committee style review of your draft application.
Writing Specialist
A writing expert will help you craft a clear compelling Personal Statement that links your academic experience to your goals and highlights your unique candidacy.
Fortuna Team
When you partner with Fortuna, you don’t just work with one coach – thanks to our collaborative approach, you benefit from the collective expertise and insight of our entire team.
Real Reviews From Real Clients
Students Love Working With Us
Minimized My Stress
“During the stressful admissions period, Dr. Tan’s presence made me feel considerably less anxious. She constantly followed up to encourage me and celebrate small achievements, which enabled me to focus entirely on my goals. Working with her gave me the calm and confidence I needed.”
Oxford & Imperial Admit
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“Fortuna gave me excellent strategic advice that maximized my chance of acceptance beyond what I could control. Throughout the application cycle, I was provided clear guidance and I had complete trust that I was doing the right thing.”
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Why Choose Fortuna
Unrivaled Experience
We’ve reviewed tens of thousands of applications and admitted thousands of candidates – we’re backed by real adcom experience.
Proven Results
Working with Fortuna more than triples your chances of admission, including at top UK universities.
Loved by Clients
Over 40% of Fortuna clients come referred from past clients.
Passion for Coaching
Our coaching comes from the heart – as well as decades of experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. UCAS rules prohibit applying to both Oxford and Cambridge in the same application cycle, with very limited exceptions for organ scholars. You can apply to one or the other, plus up to four additional UK universities. Choosing the right one is a critical early decision, and one your Fortuna coach will help you think through carefully.
Oxbridge preparation covers everything from academic profile building and supercurricular development to admissions test strategy, Personal Statement coaching, and interview preparation. The earlier you begin, the more time you have to strengthen your profile without last-minute pressure. Ideally, students start at least six months before the October deadline – though we also provide focused support for those joining us later in the process.
Oxbridge application support at Fortuna covers the full process: university and college selection, admissions test preparation, Personal Statement development, UCAS form review, and interview coaching. You’ll work with a dedicated expert coach, a writing specialist, and an advisor who provides an objective admissions-style review of your application before submission.
The UCAS deadline for Oxford and Cambridge applications is in mid-October, nearly three months earlier than the standard January deadline for other UK universities. This means your Personal Statement, reference, and predicted grades all need to be in place much earlier in your final year. Starting your preparation well in advance is essential.
Most Oxbridge courses require a subject-specific admissions test, such as the LNAT (Law), TMUA (Mathematics), or TARA (Thinking Skills). These are typically taken in November and are used to shortlist candidates for interview. Your Fortuna coach will advise on which tests apply to your course and how to prepare effectively.
Not all applicants are invited to interview: admissions tests and your academic profile are used to shortlist candidates first. If you are invited, it’s a strong signal of potential, and thorough preparation is essential. Your coach will run targeted mock sessions to get you ready.
Oxbridge interviews are academic tutorial simulations designed to assess how you think, not just what you know. Interviewers may present you with an unfamiliar problem and observe how you reason through it in real time. Preparation requires a very different approach, which is why we dedicate a specific stage of our coaching process to it.
Both Oxford and Cambridge are made up of individual colleges, and you apply to a specific college, or make an open application and be assigned one. Your college largely determines who teaches you, where you live, and your day-to-day university experience. College choice can also affect your admission chances for certain subjects. Your coach will help you understand the differences and make a well-informed decision.
It depends on your subject, priorities, and profile. Some colleges are stronger for certain subjects; others are more or less competitive. An open application isn’t necessarily a safer option. Your Fortuna coach will help you weigh the considerations and make a strategic, informed choice.
Successful applicants demonstrate a genuine, deep passion for their subject – through reading, independent projects, and engagement beyond the high school syllabus. You’ll also need to perform well on subject-specific admissions tests and, if shortlisted, in the Oxford interview, which is an academic tutorial simulation rather than a conventional interview. Application support from an experienced coach can help you understand exactly what Oxford tutors are looking for and build an application that reflects your full potential.
The Cambridge application process shares many features with Oxford but has its own nuances – including different college cultures, course structures, and interview formats. Strong predicted grades are essential, but Cambridge also looks for students who can demonstrate intellectual curiosity and the ability to thrive in a supervision-based teaching environment. Preparing early, choosing the right college, and developing a compelling Personal Statement are all critical steps. A Fortuna coach with deep knowledge of the Cambridge admissions process will help you navigate each one.
You’ll be matched with a dedicated expert coach based on your goals, subject area, and working style. You’ll also have access to a writing specialist to support your Personal Statement and an advisor who provides an objective, admissions-style review of your application. Together, this team brings deep knowledge of the Oxbridge process and a track record of helping students succeed.
The earlier the better. Ideally, students begin working with us at least six months ahead of the Oxbridge application deadline, allowing time to develop their academic profile, build supercurricular depth, and prepare for admissions tests without last-minute pressure. That said, we can also provide focused, high-impact support for students who come to us later in the process.