Success Stories

Student: Ming, Singapore

Outcome: Offer from Oxford, Chemistry

When I first started thinking about applying to Oxford, I honestly didn’t think I stood a chance. I had no idea how to approach the personal statement, or what the process would be like. What really helped me was having someone walk me through the process step-by-step and really push me to think deeply about why I wanted to study science.

When I got the offer email, my first thought was, I couldn’t have done this alone. First Class’s programme didn’t just improve my application, it transformed the way I think.

Student: Lydia, UK

Outcome: Offer from Cambridge, Physics

I was really anxious about the Cambridge interview as I had heard about how challenging and nerve-wracking it could be. My mentor prepared me really well for this, creating a safe space in our mock interviews for me to make mistakes and learn. She gave me a lot of feedback on the way I was answering questions and insight into what the interviewers are looking for.

Our sessions gave me the practice and confidence to perform well at the interviews, and I was offered a place at Cambridge! My mentor even introduced me to her friends at the college I’ll be going to.

Student: Declan, Taiwan

Outcome: Offer from Imperial, Biology

Imperial has been my dream school ever since I was 12. But when it came time to apply, I had no idea how to turn everything I’d done into a strong personal statement. My mentor helped me understand how to structure my ideas and showcase my experiences in a way that impressed the admissions officers!

I ended up with multiple offers, and am now heading to Imperial to study Biology, something I never thought would happen.

Student: Wayne, Singapore

Outcome: Offer from Imperial, Chemistry

I’ve always wanted to study Chemistry, but the process is so competitive for top UK universities, and I wasn’t sure how to write a personal statement that would stand out. Working with my mentor changed everything. He helped me shape my experiences into a story that I was proud of.

What made the difference was my mentor’s patience. He never rushed me or made me feel bad. Instead he helped me to understand what admissions officers look for and highlight my strengths.

Student: Makoto, Japan

Outcome: Offer from Oxford, Mathematics

My mentor was instrumental in helping me craft a compelling personal statement for Maths at Oxford. Her support was both effective and holistic. The process would have been far more difficult without her guidance.

She had three key strengths that stood out during our time working together. First, she had a clear understanding of what makes a personal statement stand out. She asked thought-provoking questions based on the prompt, which helped me express my skills, experiences, and passion for mathematics with clarity and confidence.

Second, her feedback was always clear and actionable. Her suggestions were concise, well-explained, and easy to implement. She was also highly responsive and open to follow-up questions, which made the process feel collaborative rather than stressful.

Finally, I really appreciated her honesty. She didn’t hesitate to point out weaknesses in my drafts, and her constructive yet tactful feedback played a huge role in helping me refine my statement into something I was truly proud of.