David - Cv writing tutor - London
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David - Cv writing tutor - London

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David

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David - Cv writing tutor - London
  • 5 (10 reviews)

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  • CV Writing
  • Essay Writing
  • University Entrance
  • Critical Thinking

Oxbridge Admissions Specialist | Oxford Graduate (1st Class) | Personal Statements | Interview Preparation | Music Specialism

  • CV Writing
  • Essay Writing
  • University Entrance
  • Critical Thinking

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About David

Applying to Oxford or Cambridge is a daunting prospect for many – but I’ve experienced the process from the inside out, both as an applicant and from within Oxford’s admissions process.

I graduated with First-Class Honours in Music from the University of Oxford in 2020, following the Oxford Foundation Year, which I completed on a full £25,000 scholarship. Coming from a comprehensive school in a deprived area of the southwest, where opportunities were scarce, I was one of the first students from my school to attend Oxbridge. These experiences give me particular insight into navigating competitive admissions from a non-traditional background.

The Foundation Year also gave me intensive mentoring from Oxford professors, application specialists, and interview coaches, including direct coaching in interview technique, academic discussion, and tutorial-style thinking.

I subsequently worked with Oxford’s admissions team for two consecutive years, invigilating admissions tests, coordinating with professors, supporting interview candidates, and helping with the administration and organisation of the interview process. This gave me an unusual perspective on Oxford admissions – both as a successful applicant and from within the admissions process itself.

I support students with personal statements, admissions tests, interview preparation, academic discussion, and broader application strategy. While I specialise particularly in Music, I am also happy to support applicants across other subjects where appropriate.

My approach is supportive but rigorous. The aim is not simply to rehearse answers or "tick the boxes", but to develop the intellectual confidence, curiosity, clarity of thought, and ability to respond thoughtfully to unfamiliar ideas that competitive interviews are designed to explore.

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About the lesson

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Matric/GCSE
  • +9
  • levels :

    Primary

    Secondary

    Matric/GCSE

    AS Level

    A Level

    BTech

    Adult education

    Undergraduate

    Masters

    Diploma

    Doctorate

    MBA

  • English
  • Spanish

Languages in which the lesson is available :

English

Spanish

Sessions are highly tailored to the student and their stage of the application process.

For interview preparation, I use unseen material and Oxford-style questioning to replicate the experience of being presented with unfamiliar ideas and having to work through them aloud. I focus particularly on helping students develop the ability to pause, think critically, test an idea, respond to challenge, and change their mind when the evidence requires it.

For Music applicants, sessions can cover areas including harmony and analysis, score reading, historical musicology, aesthetics, critical theory, ethnomusicology, and broader academic discussion. I can also draw directly on my own Oxford tutorials and experience of the Music course when developing bespoke materials.

For personal statements and written work, I provide detailed, constructive feedback focused on argument, intellectual engagement, clarity, and academic depth rather than simply correcting wording.

For students who are earlier in the process, sessions can focus on understanding the Oxford or Cambridge environment, developing academic confidence, exploring their subject beyond the school curriculum, and building the habits of thought that will serve them well when the application process arrives.

My aim throughout is to make the preparation challenging but constructive: to help students become more confident thinkers rather than simply more rehearsed candidates.

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Rates

Rate

  • R1086

Package rates

  • 5h: R5430
  • 10h: R10860

free lesson

The free first lesson with David allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.

  • 1h

online

  • R1086/h

Details

30 min | FREE CONSULTATION

1 SESSION | £50
- 1-hour live coaching session with personalised guidance
- Summary of feedback sent by email within 48 hours
- Optional detailed written feedback report available for £40

1-HOUR MOCK INTERVIEW | £65
- Formal Oxbridge-style mock interview with structured questioning and targeted verbal feedback, all materials prepared and sent in advance
- Summary of feedback sent by email within 48 hours.
- Optional detailed written feedback report available for £40

1-HOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT REVIEW | £65
- Personal statement reviewed and annotated in detail in advance of the session, followed by a focused 1-hour feedback and strategy session.
- Optional detailed written feedback report available for +£40)

IN-DEPTH PERSONAL STATEMENT FEEDBACK | £40
- Detailed written feedback and advice provided solely via email, with no live session.

EXTRAS
- Detailed written feedback report (+£40) | A formal written summary covering strengths and weaknesses, clear action points, set homework, and tailored advice with recommended resources | this is an add-on to sessions above
- Packages available in 3, 6, or 10 sessions at a reduced rate, covering all the above. Please ask during our consultation.

Limited availability — due to demand, I take on a small number of Oxbridge students each season to ensure high-quality, personalised support.

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