Personal statement for UCAS and graduate school application

From 68.31 € /h

I am an admissions consultant specialising in guiding students to apply to universities or graduate schools in the US and the UK. Most of my clients are third or fourth-year undergraduates or professionals with a few years of work experience applying to graduate schools.

My teaching philosophy is to be a mentor, friend, and sometimes emotional support counsellor for my clients. The admissions process can be daunting, especially for students with little or no experience writing personal statements and academic essays. I guide my students on a journey of self-discovery as they explore what they want to study and why.

When I am working with a student on crafting their personal statement, I will first ask my student to brainstorm ideas. We will discuss what to keep and what to delete when we are structuring the essay. I will then guide them on using the STAR method to give examples and details to demonstrate their skill or experience. The final stage is polishing the essay so it reads well and still retains the student's voice.

I also coach secondary school and undergraduate students how to write academic essays. They need to first become familiar with the materials by reading extensively and writing summaries and critiques. I will then guide them on how to come up with an argument and how to structure the essay. Finally, we will add supporting details and examples to demonstrate the main points.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I have a PhD in Theology from Cambridge.

I have 20+ years of experience teaching English and 10+ years of experience coaching students how to write an engaging personal statement and editing dissertations, papers, and research proposals.

My subject expertise includes:
• Translating from Mandarin to English
• Editing academic papers and admissions essays
• University and graduate school admissions, especially Oxbridge and Ivy League admissions
• TOEFL/IELTS test prep, especially English speaking and writing
• Academic English writing

Education

PhD in Theology, University of Cambridge
MPhil in Religious Studies, University of Cambridge
BA in English, National Taiwan University

Experience / Qualifications

20+ years of teaching English
10+ years of coaching students how to write their personal statement

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Chinese

Skills

Essay writing

Resume writing

Writing

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Essay writing dissertation writing in a humanities or social sciences subject

81.26 € /h

I have a PhD in Theology from Cambridge. I studied English Literature as an undergraduate. I have 20+ years of experience teaching English and 10+ years of experience coaching students how to write an engaging personal statement and editing dissertations, papers, and research proposals.

I can work with you on how to write an academic essay in a humanities or social sciences subject. Do note that while my background is in Theology and English, I can guide you on how to write an academic paper in other subjects since research papers follow the same format. However, I will not be able to advise you on subject-specific details.

English as a foreign language TOEFL IELTS English speaking English writing academic English

63.6 € /h

My English speaking courses are paired up with my English writing courses.

You can choose the article you want to work on. It can be a news article about current affairs, an article from National Geographic or Harvard Business Review, or a fun article about dogs.

We will work on one article for each set of writing and speaking courses.

For the writing course, you will write a 1000-word summary and critique of the article and send it to me. I will revise your essay, give you feedback on what you can improve, and explain why your sentences are incorrect or unidiomatic.

The writing course is conducted via email.

We will then have a speaking course on Zoom or Skype.

My English speaking courses are all about YOU speaking and me correcting your mistakes. English speaking skills can’t be improved through chit-chat.

It is about correcting your mistakes repeatedly until you have internalised the correct usage.

I am an extremely patient teacher. Language skills can only be acquired through repetition and having someone correct the same mistake multiple times.

In the speaking course, you will present your selected article. I want you to take notes for your presentation before the class.

You will summarise the article, and I will correct your grammar, pronunciation, and word usage mistakes.

You will do your presentation a few times until there are few mistakes and you sound fluent.

We will then move on to a discussion of the article.

I also offer test prep courses for the TOEFL and IELTS. I specialise in teaching the writing and speaking sections.

Justin

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I am a native American English speaking instructor, editor, and journalist from Florida specializing in editing, the drafting of articles, text correction, and proofreading for a wide range of professionals & students across Belgium and Europe.

I have written, ghostwritten, edited, or proofread a variety of articles, academic papers, theses, applications, CVs, and other documents for numerous satisfied academic and professional clients. My main background is primarily political/policy based, with a career writing on Anti-Competition actions and law (for PaRR-Global), but in my career and profession I have dealt with a far-range of subject matters including the Medical, Academic, Financial, Scientific, and Political fields.

My past & present clients have included: professionals from all four major EU institutions, the Belgian government, the UNHCR various NGOs, authors, novelists, journalists, engineers, as well as a variety of other professions in addition to traditional students.

Feel free to send me a message and I'd be happy to give you an informal consultation regarding your publication.

Cami

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Overcome your fears and unlock creative inspiration to finally get to the end of your writing project.

Let yourself be guided and finally realize your dream of writing.

➤ Overcome your fears.
➤ Discover the secret to writing 100% fun and 0% blank pages.
➤ Awaken this writer's flame that has been dormant in you for a long time.
➤ Build unwavering legitimacy and overcome the fear of failure, lack of time and procrastination that keep you from moving forward.

In short, put an end to the fear of writing! Isn't it difficult to be consumed by the desire to write your project and not succeed in doing it? Break forever the insurmountable wall that prevents you from writing today.

It is a matter of combining improvements in form with improvements in substance. For this, the sessions can for example take place according to your needs as follows:
a) Comments / proposals on the text that you will offer me b) Writing exercises based on a statement.
c) A series of precise and pragmatic recommendations and their application through style exercises.

Whether it is a novel, an essay, song lyrics, various texts, a biography or simply a report for professional or school purposes, it is about offering you elements personalized pedagogy:

- Study your text
- Build text, song lyrics etc
- Calmly polish the style
- Research and develop your lexical fields
- Differentiate between writing for oneself and writing for others

All this by combining theory and practice: Writing work from exercises then as part of a personal project.

During the sessions, you are guided in your writing project. The trainer accompanies you and teaches you the preparation method, gives you writing tools and helps you work on your style and your imagination.

The objective is multiple, including a reflection on one's own literary path, an introduction to the basic tools of style work and exercises on description.

Learning objectives:
- Identify your writing path.
- Mobilize your imagination.
- Learn and master the practical writing tools.
- Broaden its reflection on creation and professional and personal writing.
- Create and develop one or more projects.

Trained in a European Grande Ecole & Ivy League University in the United States, specialized and has been working in Europe and North America for more than 16 years in this field, in reputable international institutions , also intervening in forums and conferences.

- Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Neuchâtel - Montreux - Basel - Sion - Sierre - Morges - Bienne. But currently and until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid.

These sessions, for which you have asked me, also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). Indeed, they have the advantage of face-to-face sessions (ex: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time) with additional advantages (ex: the entire session transcribed in writing on the chat). That is why, at your request, I continue to offer this option.

À la carte: evaluated and adapted to each personality.

Youssef

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Hello!
effective communication is essential when integrating into a work group, namely even to flourish in a position within a company. then the development of skills in oral communication makes it possible to facilitate the exchange of ideas between employees, making them more fruitful. without forgetting of course the writing skills: emails, reports...
Feel free to contact me for more information.
Thank you

Hiyam

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Teaching the Arabic language
Explanation of lessons and rules
Learn conversation, especially for foreign students
Preparing for exams and reviewing daily lessons
Read stories and improve the arts of recitation
Practice writing, spelling and drawing letters correctly
Introduce the student to himself fluently and confidently
Learning to recite poetry

I am a native Arabic speaker from Lebanon living in Saudi Arabia with years of experience teaching beginners. I use a variety of methods to make learning Arabic easy and enjoyable,
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to improve your Arabic skills, I will customize the lessons to your level. I'll focus on the basics of Arabic grammar, vocabulary, and conversation, so you can start speaking Arabic with confidence

Don't wait any longer to start learning Arabic. Contact me today to schedule your first lesson.

Tim

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In my day job, I also work on projects of all sizes and complexities. A final project is essentially a small one and goes through all the steps I also take in my day job. Thanks to my knowledge and experience from the professional world, supplemented by years of experience mentoring students, I'm definitely the right person to help you with your final project.

--- Location: online / at the student's home / library (Antwerp) ---

See you soon!
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Tim

Germán

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I am a Spanish teacher since 2018, I have taught in a private school in Turkey, and also I worked with Cervantes Institute in Istanbul, I am currently working with Cervantes Institute from Brussels. I have experience with all ages, lots of materials, and resources to share with you as a student. If you want to improve your Spanish language skills or take the DELE exam I can also help you since I am an examiner at all levels. My lessons are more about speaking we can have some grammar explanations but most of the time we will be speaking in order to improve what we are learning.

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I teach to adults over the age of fifteen years until they master reading and writing in a smooth and simplified manner
I teach children from the age of 4 years and above in a fun and smooth way of explaining using fun language games. We will learn to read and write and I have patience to deal with children until we become friends.
We study everything in detail from the beginning of the letters and in a fun way by playing with the children and mastering the letters well in form, writing and reading and the three movements and the Madud and the solar and lunar lam to reading all the words of the Arabic language and the Qur’an

Hamed

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Welcome :)

My name is Hamed (حمد), and I come from Syria. My passion lies in the art of writing, and I work as an author. It gives me great joy to teach my mother tongue and to help others learn how to read and write it.

In my course, we will dive in together and discover the fascination of the Arabic language. We will take the time to determine your personal language level so that the course can be adapted accordingly. Whether you are a beginner or already have advanced knowledge, we will work with exercises and activities tailored to your individual needs.

Together, we will embark on a journey in which we explore not only the language, but also the culture and diversity of the Arab world. I look forward to welcoming you to my course and learning and growing together with you.
Let us come together and experience the beauty of the Arabic language!

Ria

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Marko

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Unlock Your Full Potential in the IB Program!

Are you struggling with your Internal Assessment (IA) or Extended Essay (EE)? I’m here to guide you every step of the way! With personalized support tailored just for you, I’ll help you refine your topic, develop a strong research question, and structure your work to meet IB standards. Let's work together to ensure you achieve the best possible results!

Contact me today and take the first step toward academic success!

Qamille

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Objective: to access the job that suits you, from searching for job postings to signing the contract.

➤ Highlight your profile: identification of transferable skills, creation of a well-presented and attractive CV (in form as well as content) and a compelling cover letter.

➤ Shine in interviews and stand out (in both content and form): live filmed simulations analyzed to progress quickly (oral expression, body language, quick wit...).

➤ (Re)find momentum: identify your values, strengths and areas for improvement to build a clear and motivating professional project and draw new momentum from your career.

➤ Follow-up via videoconference: notes and recommendations accessible at all times via chat.

➤ After a few sessions, you will feel confident and comfortable with your job search (sending strong applications, interviews, etc.), which will seem natural and familiar. Concrete results: noticeable progress after just 2 sessions (2026 study).

➤ THE TRAINER/CONSULTANT
A graduate of a prestigious French business school and an Ivy League university in the United States, and a former Human Resources Director, he combines academic rigor with modern teaching methods. With over 18 years of experience in Europe and North America, he has taught at prestigious international institutions (both public and private), and regularly speaks in Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Canada, as well as at various forums and conferences.

A recognized specialist, he offers personalized and accessible support based on active listening, a proven methodology, and tailored teaching methods. Whether through one-on-one sessions, workshops, or group training, his approach combines customization, efficiency, and professionalism for rapid, visible results.

➤ LOCATIONS, TIMES

✓ Areas of intervention:
-Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Zurich, Neuchâtel, Lugano, Basel, Bern, Lucerne)
-Belgium (Brussels, Antwerp, Charleroi, Liège)
-Luxembourg
-On request: France (Paris, Lyon) and Canada (Montreal)

✓ Currently: sessions are primarily conducted via videoconference – a format favored by almost all participants, as it combines the same high-quality interaction with great organizational flexibility. All content, notes, and recommendations are provided directly through the dedicated chat. Advantages: time savings (no travel), flexible scheduling, comfort, and eco-responsibility.

✓ Languages: French / English.

➤ 90% of the people supported achieved their professional goals (2025 study).

✓ Special offers: gift vouchers available all year round – an original and useful way to please your loved ones.

✓ Schedules to be defined together, adjusting as best as possible to your constraints.

✓ 100% tailor-made program, adapted to each need.

✓ Why choose this training?
-Because you benefit from international expertise at the service of your objectives.
-Because each session is personalized and you will leave with concrete tools.
-Because the approach is not theoretical: it is lively, interactive and results-oriented.
-Because you benefit from a motivating, supportive and stimulating environment, which promotes confidence and rapid progress.
-Because in just a few sessions, you will already notice a tangible difference.

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My goal is to patient and allow my students to learn at their own pace as this will give you the confidence to remember and not feel pressured in completing tasks quicker than what you are comfortable with.

I will also make the lessons as fun as possible to help remember things easier.

Dye

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This class is designed for students who want to improve their English skills for school, exams, or daily communication.

We will focus on:
• Grammar correction
• Essay structure
• Speaking confidence
• Vocabulary improvement
• Homework support

Lessons are personalized and practical to help students gain confidence quickly.

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English is the quintessential global language, used almost everywhere and in everyday life. It's becoming increasingly mainstream, especially among children, thanks to memes like 6-7. English-language videos go much more viral on TikTok and Instagram, naturally raising the question of whether speaking the language is advantageous. Many claim to be able to speak English simply by watching short videos, but ultimately, a deeper understanding is crucial. I studied English from third to tenth grade at a grammar school and consistently earned top marks. I've always been passionate about languages, having grown up bilingual at home, speaking Vietnamese and German, and learning three additional foreign languages at school: English, French, and Spanish. I would be thrilled if you'd give my English course a try ;)