UK University Admissions Hourly Coaching
Personalized admissions guidance, available when you need it most: flexible, focused, and tailored to your goals
Expert Support,
How & When You Need It
Looking for expert guidance on your UK university application? Whether you’re defining your course options, preparing for admissions tests or for interviews, Fortuna’s Hourly Coaching gives students and families focused access to experienced admissions experts, helping you make smart decisions at each stage of the UK admissions process.
What You’ll Get
Use your coaching hours where they will have the greatest impact, from early academic planning to final application polish:
- Strategic advice on school selection and application positioning
- Insights on different admissions systems
- Personal statement brainstorming, structure, editing, and polish
- CV development and optimization
- Reference strategy, support, and coordination
- Interview coaching, including mock sessions with feedback
- Review and critique of final application materials
- Decision making or reapplication guidance
How Applicants Use Hourly Coaching
Our UK application coaching is flexible by design. Here are a few ways clients have used Fortuna’s Hourly Coaching:
“I want to apply to Oxford but have no idea where to start.”
A Year 12 student used 4 hours to understand the Oxford application timeline, shortlist the right college and course combination, and develop a strategy for her Personal Statement ahead of the UCAS deadline.
“I’m applying to medicine and the competition is fierce.”
A UK student applying to medical school booked 5 hours to craft a compelling Personal Statement, go over MMI interview preparation, and understand how to approach UCAT preparation alongside his A-Level studies.
“I’m an international student and the UK system is completely new to me.”
A family in Singapore booked 3 hours to explore UCAS application support, course selection across Russell Group universities, and how predicted grades and teacher references factor into admissions decisions.
“My Personal Statement needs to be exceptional, not just good.”
An applicant to LSE and UCL used 4 hours focused entirely on Personal Statement development, ensuring her academic interests were articulated with the intellectual depth UK admissions teams expect.
“I’ve been called for an Oxford interview and I’m terrified.”
A History applicant booked 2 hours for mock tutorial-style Oxford interview prep, with targeted feedback on how to engage with unseen texts and argue a position under pressure.
Who It’s For
Hourly Coaching is a great fit if you:
- Need focused guidance on course selection, UCAS application support, Personal Statement development, or interview preparation
- Have already drafted your application materials and want expert feedback before submission
- Need help preparing for interviews, including Oxbridge interview preparation
- Need subject-specialist coaching for the most competitive universities and subjects
- Want access to Fortuna’s admissions expertise on a flexible, as-needed basis
Interested in full-cycle support? Explore our All-Inclusive Package, our most popular offering to guide you through every step of the university application process.
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 the 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.
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
Complete Trust in Fortuna
“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.”
Cambridge & UCL Admit
Shaping My Future and My Self!
“Thank you for being a par of my journey to medical school! You helped shape me into who I am today and I am so grateful for that.”
Aberdeen, Aston, Brunel & Newcastle Admit
Frequently Asked Questions
Hourly Coaching provides flexible, one-on-one support from a university admissions coach. You can focus on whatever aspect of the application you need – personal statements, interviews, strategy, or academic planning. It’s personalized university admissions counseling designed around your specific needs.
Our coaching team is made up of former admissions decision-makers and experienced university admission coaches from some of the world’s most competitive schools. Many have served as directors or associate directors of admissions or are expert writers who have helped hundreds of students craft their best story. Each university admissions consultant on our team knows how to shape an application that stands out.
We match you with a personal university admissions coach based on your background, goals, and target schools. You’ll discuss your ideal coach during your free consultation and then work directly with them throughout your booked hours.
It helps to bring your goals, academic grades, and any materials you’ve worked on. But don’t worry if you’re unsure where to start – your coach will guide you and help you get the most from every session.
Once you’ve completed your free consultation, we’ll match you with a coach and aim to schedule your first session within just a few days, depending on availability.
The minimum is 3 hours, but many students opt for a 10-hour package to gain more comprehensive university admission coaching support – including academic strategy, school choice strategy, Personal Statement development, and final polishing. You’ll also get a 5% discount when you book 10 hours upfront.
Not sure how much university application help you need? Book a free consultation and we’ll assess your starting point and where university admissions coaching will deliver the most value.
Yes. Your hours are flexible – you can use them however you need, whether that’s school selection, expert guidance on your Personal Statement, or a mix of academic roadmap coaching and interview prep.
If your needs evolve, for example, if you receive an interview invitation or want additional Personal Statement support, you can add more hours as needed.
Yes. When you book 10 hours or more, you can split your payments into interest-free monthly installments through our partner, Splitit.
Hourly Coaching is great for focused, flexible support when you know what you need, like Personal Statement feedback or strategy check-ins. Our All-Inclusive Packages offer structured, full-service UK university admission coaching services from start to finish.
Yes. You can easily convert your hourly plan into an All-Inclusive Package. It’s a great way to try out working with a university application counselor before committing to a full package.
Yes. International students applying to UK universities make up a significant part of our client base, and our coaches are well-versed in the specific challenges they face. Whether you’re based in Asia, North America, or Europe, we’ll match you with a coach who understands your starting point.