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The Oxbridge Package

Crack the Code to Elite UK University Admissions

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
Goal Setting and Strategic University Planning

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.

You Can Only Apply to One

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.

Earlier Deadlines

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.

The College System

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.

The Tutorial and Supervision Model

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
Admission test

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
Personal Statement

Craft a Personal Statement that brings your subject passion to life and signals the depth of thinking Oxbridge admissions tutors expect.

UCAS Application Support
  • 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
Build and Submit a Compelling Application
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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
Post-Submission Support

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.

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Students Love Working With Us

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.


Get candid feedback and strategic advice from former university admissions decision-makers. Talk to us today.

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