ABOUT A* ADMISSIONS
Specialist admissions expertise driven by genuine academic rigour.
andy's story
I am an Oxford Engineering graduate and an experienced STEM tutor who has been helping students navigate the competitive university admissions landscape since 2010.
My specialism is in preparing students for the ESAT and elite university admissions. With 16 years of tutoring experience, I have taught for more than 12,000 hours both in the UK and overseas, helping students overcome the unique challenges of university entrance exams and technical interviews.
My approach to tutoring goes beyond simply teaching to the test. I believe in teaching from first principles, helping students develop a genuine and deep understanding of mathematical and physical concepts rather than relying on memorised solutions.
This philosophy is essential for success in rigorous assessments like the ESAT and in Oxbridge technical interviews, where assessors are looking for how you think, not just what you know. My students consistently achieve top marks in their exams and gain admission to the most prestigious universities in the country.
why families choose A* admissions
Specialist focus on the ESAT and competitive UK STEM admissions
16 years of tutoring experience and more than 12,000 hours of teaching
First-hand Oxford Engineering perspective and insight into admissions
First-principles teaching that develops genuine understanding rather than memorised techniques
subjects
Mathematics · Physics · Chemistry · Biology
ESAT · Oxbridge Admissions · STEM University Admissions
teaching levels
(I)GCSE · A Level · IB · University Admissions
