Postgraduate Applications

Our Postgraduate consultants support, guide, and mentor candidates through competitive application processes at the world's leading universities

POSTGRADUATE PREPARATION PROGRAMME

We provide support at every stage of the process to ensure that each student submits a competitive application

95%

Carfax students are admitted into one of their top five choices

THE CARFAX POSTGRADUATE PREPARATION SERVICE

Carfax Consultants provide a supportive programme to help students choose and apply to competitive institutions for a taught or research postgraduate degree that matches their academic interests and professional goals. Preparation programmes involve specialist advice on the best courses and universities to consider, qualification requirements and professional aspirations, assistance in the preparation and submission of written work, and organising additional specialist tuition where required.

The Postgraduate Pathway

Application Service Roadmap

1. INITIAL CONSULTATION

This initial meeting is an opportunity for the parents and pupils to ask questions related to higher education choices and for our consultants to find out more about the pupil’s educational background and academic aspirations.

2. UNIVERSITY & COURSE CHOICES

Our consultants will help advise pupils on the most appropriate courses and institutions to suit their needs, interests, academic potential and career prospects, as well as taking into account course content, university reputation & location.

3. PERSONAL STATEMENT /CV /LETTER OF INTRODUCTION/RESEARCH PROPOSALS AND ACADEMIC SAMPLE ESSAYS

Our consultants will guide the pupil through their required written work, helping them demonstrate their passion and commitment to their chosen subject to study as well as showcasing their qualifications, skills and experience. Reviewing and refining drafts until they are satisfied that it will support a competitive application.

4. INTERVIEW PREPARATION

Our Carfax team will arrange for the pupil to have one-to-one interview preparation with a subject specialist relevant to their chosen course.

5. ACCEPTING OFFERS

Our consultants work closely with each pupil to review and evaluate their choices before accepting and declining offers.

FIND THE RIGHT EDUCATION SOLUTION FOR YOUR CHILD

1. Initial Consultation

This initial meeting is an opportunity for the parents and pupils to ask questions related to higher education and the Oxbridge application process and for our consultants to find out more about the pupil’s educational background and academic aspirations.

2. University & Course Choices

Our consultants will help advise pupils on the most appropriate courses and institutions to suit their needs, interests, academic potential and career prospects, as well as taking into account course content, university reputation & location.

3. Personal Statement /CV /Letter of Introduction/Research Proposals and Academic Sample Essays

Our consultants will guide the pupil through their required written work, helping them demonstrate their passion and commitment to their chosen subject to study as well as showcasing their qualifications, skills and experience. Reviewing and refining drafts until they are satisfied that it will support a competitive application.

4. Interview Preparation

Our Carfax team will arrange for the pupil to have one-to-one interview preparation with a subject specialist relevant to their chosen course.

5. Accepting Offers

Our consultants work closely with each pupil to review and evaluate their choices before accepting and declining offers.

1. Initial Consultation

This initial meeting is an opportunity for the parents and pupils to ask questions related to higher education and the Oxbridge application process and for our consultants to find out more about the pupil’s educational background and academic aspirations.

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2. University & Course Choices

Our consultants will help advise pupils on the most appropriate courses and institutions to suit their needs, interests, academic potential and career prospects, as well as taking into account course content, university reputation & location.

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3. Personal Statement /CV /Letter of Introduction/Research Proposals and Academic Sample Essays

Our consultants will guide the pupil through their required written work, helping them demonstrate their passion and commitment to their chosen subject to study as well as showcasing their qualifications, skills and experience. Reviewing and refining drafts until they are satisfied that it will support a competitive application.

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4. Interview Preparation

Our Carfax team will arrange for the pupil to have one-to-one interview preparation with a subject specialist relevant to their chosen course.

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5. Accepting Offers

Our consultants work closely with each pupil to review and evaluate their choices before accepting and declining offers.

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Find the right education solution for your child

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Testimonials

“Thank you so much for all of your help! I really enjoyed working with you and our consultations made the process easier and more enjoyable!”

Postgraduate Student
Masters' Application Service

Postgraduate Destinations

With the support and guidance of Carfax's education consultants, our students have recently gained entry to their top-choice postgraduate programmes

Meet our university consultants

Our education consultants guide, support and advise families at every educational milestone

    KATIE SMITH
    Education consultant

    After a 15 year career at a top London advertising agency, Katie moved into the education sector working in admissions with a particular focus on placing international students. Having most recently worked as the Admissions Registrar at a highly academic, prestigious London girls’ school, Katie has an in-depth understanding of the challenges that families face when applying to academically selective schools.

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    About Sophie

    Sophie joined the Carfax Education Team in March 2018.
    As Consultant, she provide dedicated support every step of the way for families seeking education advice.
    Sophie has spent 15 years transforming operations across Consultancy and retail disciplines. She critically evaluates the strategic design of processes, people, and systems to drive operational efficiency and sustainable growth, and enjoys translating the bigger picture into executable plans.

    Education

    Columbia University

    MA in History of Education

    Sophie Oakes
    Education consultant

    “Early education is much more than caring for the basic needs of children. At Carfax we understand every child is individual and believe their education should reflect that. Our flexible approach to learning means we can support every child to achieve their goals.”

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