University Applications
Oxbridge Application Support
The highest standard of UK & Oxbridge application support, empowering students to succeed in applications to Oxford, Cambridge, and other top UK universities.
Why choose Dukes Plus for UK & Oxbridge Application Support?
- 25+ years of experience
- Our Oxbridge success rate is 4x the average
- Original research into the admissions process
- Over 100,000 students in 120+ countries
- Largest network of Oxbridge graduate tutors in the world
Our UK & Oxbridge admissions consultancy is delivered by Oxbridge Applications, the unequivocal leader in top UK university application consultancy.
UK & Oxbridge Application Support
Supporting Oxbridge Applicants Since 1999
Established in 1999, Dukes Plus has mentored over 10,000 students to successfully win places at Oxford and Cambridge.
Whether you’re looking for admissions test support, interview tutoring, or guidance with your personal statement, our expert team of Oxbridge tutors and senior consultants can enhance your application at every step.
With our comprehensive programmes of Oxbridge application support, our Premier Service students are 4x more likely to get an offer from Oxford or Cambridge. We can also provide in-depth admissions consultancy for applicants to Imperial, UCL, LSE and other top UK universities.
Book a free consultation to discuss your application and discover the difference Dukes Plus can make.
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Student Testimonial
‘How I got into Cambridge’
“Dukes Plus gave advice for my personal statement, they helped me with mock interviews, they gave me support in admissions exams. Thanks to them, I’ll be studying Philosophy at Cambridge next year.” – Carlota
UK & Oxbridge Application Support
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Oxbridge Applications Premier Service
The highest standard of long-term tutoring and mentoring for Oxbridge applicants.
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Oxbridge Admissions Test Support
Comprehensive, tailored Oxbridge admissions test support to boost your confidence and chances of being accepted; with expert tutors and proven strateg …
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Oxbridge Interview Tutoring
Oxbridge interview tutoring and mock interviews with Oxford or Cambridge graduates. Expert support for your interview.
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Personal Statement Support
Craft a stellar personal statement and make a lasting impression with your application.
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Oxbridge Tutors
Our vetted Oxbridge tutors are top graduates from Cambridge or Oxford, and form a global network of over 2,000 tutors.
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Oxbridge Private Consultation
Boost your chances of Oxbridge acceptance with a private consultation. Our consultants offer personal advice on every step of the application.
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Oxbridge Postgraduate Applications
Guidance and application advice for those looking to get accepted into their dream postgraduate courses at UK universities.
Reviews for Our Oxbridge Application Consultancy
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★★★★★ ★★★★★
Our son received outstanding support from Oxbridge Applications with his recent successful Nat Sci application. The service was seamless, responsive and highly professional from start to finish, covering all aspects of the process, including personal statement, ESAT and interview preparation, and college choice. We truly believe OA helped our son become a stronger candidate and to draw out his talents to the best advantage. Highly recommended. Many thanks to all the team.
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I would like to express my gratitude for the invaluable support provided by Oxbridge Application for my son. The tutors are exceptionally well-prepared, highly competent, very dedicated and professional. Thanks to their guidance, my son has successfully acquired the skills needed to excel in the admission test and develop the confidence and abilities required to perform well in the interview. An outstanding support!
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I had the most wonderful experience with Oxbridge Applications and know that I became a much stronger applicant due to their help. I am particularly grateful to Alicia and my mentor Kat, as they were so supportive and guided me through every step of my application! The advice, knowledge, and also confidence that they provided me with was invaluable, and I could not recommend Oxbridge Applications enough. Not only were they crucial to developing my interview skills, technical competency, and general knowledge of my subject, but also the many hours of tutoring made me absolutely certain of my love of my degree subject and I am all the more overjoyed by the prospect of studying it at Oxford this October as a result.
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Theo and his team offered an outstanding service for our daughter who decided, very late, to make an Oxbridge application. They managed to make time for her and gave her excellent guidance and advice throughout the process. We recommend Oxbridge Applications without hesitation.
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We really valued the responsive service and deep expertise offered by Oxbridge Applications, involving several subject experts and coordinated by the wonderful Kiran. The packages were flexible (with no hard sell) and the experience realistic. An Oxbridge application was new to us as a family so the support was invaluable.
No other provider of UK & Oxbridge application support can match the breadth and scale of our student successes
4x Your Oxbridge Chances
We are proud of the improvements students make by working with us. Students on our Oxbridge Premier Service have a 4x higher acceptance rate at Oxford and Cambridge than the global average.
Dukes Plus by the numbers:
- The average student improves their admissions test marks by 20% after just 4 hours’ tutoring
- We have 25+ years of experience preparing students for Oxbridge
- Our students receive 500+ Oxbridge offers every year
10x More Oxbridge Offers Than the Next Best
We’re the most successful Oxbridge applications consultancy in the world. And it’s not even close.
Here’s how much better we are:
- 10,000 of our students have received an offer from Oxford or Cambridge since we started preparing applicants in 1999
- Our closest competitor has only received 10% as many
- In that time, we’ve helped students from 120 countries secure a place at Oxbridge
Experts in UK University Admissions
What UK & Oxbridge application support do we offer?
Our UK & Oxbridge application support is designed to optimise your chances of admission to Oxford, Cambridge and other leading UK universities.
We can either support with a particular aspect of your application – like admissions tests or interviews – or, for the best results, mentor you throughout the entire process.
Many of our students begin with a private Oxbridge consultation. In an in-depth 1-1 meeting with one of our senior Oxbridge-graduate consultants, you will:
- Sit a mock interview in your chosen subject to asses your potential and areas for improvement
- Get a personalised strategy for every step of your application – from course and college choice all the way to interview
- Discuss any particular concerns or questions you have about the application process
- Receive a comprehensive personal feedback report outlining your strategy and next steps
Private Consultation vs Free Consultation
The free consultation lasts up to 20 minutes, takes place online, and is a chance for you to discuss your application and learn how Dukes Plus can help. There is no fee.
By contrast, the Private Consultation lasts 75 minutes, can take place in-person in London or online, and is designed to provide a comprehensive strategy for your application, assess your current level through a mini-mock interview, and answer any questions you may have about the application in depth. The fee is £395.
Each year, our expert team of senior consultants and tutors mentor hundreds of students through the entire application for Oxbridge and other competitive UK universities.
We optimise your performance at every stage – from course and university selection to UCAS applications and, where relevant, admissions tests and interview. For the most hands-on, in-depth guidance, consider our Oxbridge Premier Service – the gold standard in Oxbridge application support.
The personal statement is a crucial part of the application process to top UK universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, and more. Our personal statement support includes a package of four in-depth statement reviews, delivered by our senior consultancy team, or our comprehensive personal statement workshop.
Your admissions test score can make or break your application to Oxford or Cambridge – as well as other leading universities like Imperial, LSE, and UCL.
Our flexible packages of score-boosting admissions test support are delivered 1-1 by Oxbridge-graduate tutors and are designed to improve your performance and enhance your chances of receiving an offer. Our students improve their scores by 20% after just four hours of tutoring.
The Oxbridge interview is one of the most intimidating – and decisive – aspects of the application process. Our packages of Oxbridge interview tutoring include highly realistic mock interviews with experienced Oxbridge graduates plus in-depth feedback to improve your performance and confidence.
Not sure where to start?
Book a Free Consultation
Book a free initial 15-minute consultation with a member of our expert team. Submit the form to be matched with a consultant and book directly into their calendar.
Testimonials
Our Oxbridge Application Consultants
Alison has more than ten years’ experience supporting Oxbridge applicants, personally guiding hundreds of successful students. A Maths and Philosophy graduate of Pembroke College, Oxford, she works primarily with STEM applicants and now leads Dukes Plus Consultancy.
Previously, Alison led teams at Oxbridge Applications and A-List Education. She is committed to widening access to higher education and helping students grow in academic confidence. She also holds an MBA and serves as an Independent Governor at Pembroke College.
- Alison Bissell
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- MA Oxon
Theo studied Human, Social, and Political Sciences at Cambridge, graduating with a starred First and the top result in his year. He has since completed two master’s degrees, including Psychology at Birkbeck College, where he achieved the highest overall grade in his cohort. He has held teaching and research positions at McGill University and Birkbeck, and contributed to the latest Oxford Handbook of Higher Education.
At Dukes Plus, Theo has advised and mentored more than 1,000 applicants over a decade. He regularly presents to schools and conferences, and has written and edited publications and mock test materials used by thousands of applicants each year. He has twice received the Dukes Education ‘Above and Beyond’ award. Theo also serves as a school governor and is particularly passionate about supporting students through the transition from school to university.
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Tom leads the Consultancy Team at Dukes Plus and has advised hundreds of families on applications to Oxford, Cambridge, and other G5 universities. A graduate of Downing College, Cambridge, he has also delivered talks to thousands of applicants and advised students from more than 30 countries.
Tom studied English at Cambridge and mentors applicants across English, humanities, and social sciences. His academic interests include John Milton, historicity, the epistolary novel, and late Victorian and early modernist poetry.
- Thomas Moon
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Ishwa is a consultant at Dukes Plus, supporting students applying to Oxford, Cambridge, and other leading UK universities. She graduated from Oxford with a BA in Arabic and Islamic Studies and an MSc in Modern Middle Eastern Studies.
She mentors applicants in languages and linguistics, politics, and history. Her academic interests include authoritarian politics, Middle Eastern history, and colonial legacies, which inform her multidisciplinary approach to application strategy.
- Ishwa Salim
- BA MPhil Oxon
Claire holds an MPhil with Distinction in Health, Medicine and Society from Cambridge and a First in History and Social Anthropology from SOAS. Her postgraduate research explored anthropology, mental health, and the restructuring of NHS mental health services.
As Senior Advisor and Programmes Lead at Oxbridge Applications, Claire serves as Study Director to Premier Service students and supports applicants throughout the admissions process. She also advises postgraduate applicants to Oxford, Cambridge, and LSE, particularly in the humanities and social sciences.
- Claire Catuogno-Cal
- MPhil Cantab
25+ years of proprietary admissions research
Our advice is informed by our annual research into Oxford and Cambridge admissions, alongside data from thousands of applicants.
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FAQs
Our Oxbridge application support provides expert guidance throughout every stage of applying to Oxford or Cambridge. At Dukes Plus, our support includes admissions test preparation, personal statement guidance, interview tutoring, and one-to-one mentoring with Oxbridge graduates, giving you the confidence and skills to stand out in a highly competitive process.
With over 25 years of experience and a success rate nearly four times the global average, Dukes Plus is a trusted leader in Oxbridge application support. Each year, more than 500 of our students get into Oxbridge. 10,000 of our students have received an offer from Oxford or Cambridge since we started preparing applicants in 1999 – more than 10x more than our closest competitor.
We provide access to a network of over 2,000 Oxbridge-graduate tutors who understand exactly what admissions teams are looking for. Our students can also work with former Oxbridge admissions tutors – those are the academics at Oxford and Cambridge colleges who assess applicants and make offer decisions. This provides a unique degree of firsthand knowledge of how to stand out in the admissions process.
Yes. Around 40% of the students we support are based outside the UK, and we’ve helped students from 120 countries secure a place at Oxbridge. Our international Oxbridge application support includes help with choosing the right course, understanding entry requirements, and preparing for every aspect of the application – all adapted to the needs of students applying from abroad. Many international students value the way our team make the application process more manageable and less stressful.
Our Oxbridge application consultants are highly experienced advisors with years of experience supporting Oxbridge applications. They are all Oxbridge graduates who have been through the admissions process themselves, with an in-depth understanding of Oxbridge applications and a proven track record of success.
We recommend starting preparation as early as possible – ideally at the end of Year 11 or the beginning of Year 12. This allows plenty of time to strengthen your academic foundations, explore your chosen subject extensively beyond the syllabus, and prepare for every aspect of the application. However, it’s never too late to benefit from expert support, and we offer tailored packages to suit your timeline.
Absolutely. We can also support students who are interested in applying to other competitive UK universities – including Imperial College London, UCL, LSE, and many more. We can help with UCAS application strategy, course and university selection, writing your personal statement, and preparing for any admissions tests.
Why Dukes Plus?
Dukes Plus is a provider of university application support, life-changing career and university experiences, day camps, tuition, and summer schools.
Dukes Plus’s university admissions consultants can enhance your applications to the world’s most selective institutions at every stage. We have a network of over 2,000 vetted admissions tutors who are experts when it comes to consultancy, admissions test prep, mock interviewing, and more.
We specialise in applications to Oxbridge and top UK universities, Ivy League and top US universities, medical schools, and drama schools.
Whether you are looking to test-drive your dream career working with industry leading professionals, or wanting to study at Eton or an Oxford college for the summer, we provide innovative and life-changing experiences that will enable you to make better life choices.
We offer the highest standards of 1-1 tutoring in any subject, at any level. Whether you’re preparing for school entrance exams, from 4+ to 16+, or getting ready for GCSEs, A Levels, or the IB, we can match you with the perfect tutor.
All our tutors are thoroughly vetted, highly experienced, and known to us personally.
We run the UK’s number one multi-campus summer school where students can learn languages and subjects at some of the UKs top educational institutions. We also provide holiday activity camps such as Ultimate Activity, Ultimate Tech, and Ultimate Sports camps.
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