Masters/PhD Applications

Expert Support for Competitive Postgraduate Admissions

At The Cambridge Tutor, we specialise in guiding outstanding candidates through the highly competitive process of applying to Masters and PhD programmes at top universities across the UK, US, and beyond. Our team of tutors and admissions experts has a deep understanding of what leading institutions are truly looking for—because we've not only been through it ourselves, we've helped hundreds of students do the same.

What We Offer

Our bespoke, one-to-one consultancy is tailored to your subject, university choices, and long-term goals. We offer support with every stage of the process:

🔹 Strategic Guidance

We help you identify the right programmes and institutions for your academic profile and aspirations. This includes advice on funding, timelines, and how to build a competitive application.

🔹 Personal Statement & Research Proposal Development

Our tutors work with you to craft compelling personal statements and research proposals—articulate, focused, and reflective of your intellectual potential.

🔹 Academic CV & References

We’ll help refine your academic CV and guide you on securing strong, targeted references from your referees.

🔹 Interview Preparation

For research-based courses or highly selective programmes, interview performance is critical. Our mock interviews and tailored coaching ensure you can speak confidently and fluently about your research interests and academic journey.

🔹 Application Review & Feedback

Every component of your application will be reviewed in detail by a subject-specialist tutor. We offer detailed feedback and revisions to help you submit with confidence.

Our Results

We’ve supported successful applications to:

  • University of Oxford & University of Cambridge

  • LSE, UCL, Imperial College London

  • Ivy League institutions including Harvard, Yale, and Columbia

  • Leading programmes across Europe, Asia, and Australia

    Who We Work With

We support undergraduates preparing for the next step, career changers returning to academia, and international students navigating unfamiliar systems. Whether you're applying straight from university or years after graduation, we adapt to your context.

Let’s Talk About Your Future

Applications to top-tier Masters and PhD programmes are increasingly competitive—but with the right guidance, your ambition can stand out.

Book a free consultation with a senior advisor to discuss your goals, timeline, and how we can support you.

Guides

The Ultimate Personal Statement Guide
£9.99

Our personal statement guide has been written by our team of tutors from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. You will find all of our secrets that you won’t hear from anywhere else and all of our top tips and tricks!