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Choose to take our full program or just the part one or part two section. If you're unsure, book a consultation to speak to our admissions team, who will walk you through what's right for you.
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Ready to take the next step in your academic journey? Get in touch today to discuss your goals, interests, and options. Our team of experts will guide you towards the best path for your future success.
How the University Preparation Program works
Our program takes you on a journey through your UK university applications. We'll help you through each stage of the process, from exploring different course options to writing personal statements, admissions test preparation and mock interviews. You'll learn via live online group workshops and tutorials, and access to our learning platform.
You can choose to join us for the whole program, only for Part One (for 15-17 year olds), or only for Part Two (for students in their final year of school or 17-19 years old). See full program details here.
University Preparation Program: Part 1
1
Getting started
September-October
As the program begins you'll have two live group workshops, one introductory and one focused around how you can use volunteering to build your CV. You'll work through self-paced material on our learning platform around understanding UK universities and setting yourself goals.
2 LIVE CLASSES
2 HOURS SELF-PACED
2
Planning ahead
November-January
As you are immersed in the course content, you'll focus on understanding UCAS and researching UK universities so that you can think about which open days you might want to attend (in person or virtually). You'll also think about where your strengths lie so you can use this to plan your future.
2 LIVE CLASSES
2 HOURS SELF-PACED
3
Focusing the search
February-March
With your research under your belt, you will start to shortlist universities and courses to apply to. You'll make sure your extra-curricular activities are on track to support your application, and will build up a record of achievement. Your first 1:1 session will give you personalised guidance on which courses would best suit you.
3 LIVE CLASSES
2 HOURS SELF-PACED
4
Drafting your personal statement
February-March
You'll have more 1:1 sessions as you turn your attention to your personal statement. Our expert guidance counsellors will teach you to craft a compelling narrative for admissions tutors, and how to edit and hone your own work. You'll also think about how to make sure you have a rounded profile with a balance of achievements.
4 LIVE CLASSES
2 HOURS SELF-PACED
5
Preparing to submit your application
Summer holidays
You will use your summer holidays (August) between Part 1 and Part 2 of the program to do independent work to get yourself into the best possible position ahead of submitting your application to UCAS. You'll continue to work on your personal statement and start to work through mock admissions test papers.
NO LIVE CLASSES
SELF-LED INDEPENDENT WORK
University Preparation Program: Part 2
1
Personal statement
September
At the start of Part Two, the program switches to be more intense, with more 1:1 sessions and less time spent working through material on our learning platform. First, you'll work on getting your personal statement ready to submit, with a group workshop and three 1:1 sessions.
3 LIVE CLASSES
2
Admissions tests
September
You will also step up your work on preparing for any admissions tests you might need to take. You will have a group workshop on admissions tests and will also be expected to work through mock admissions tests in your own time, before you go through these in your 1:1 sessions with your tutor.
3 LIVE CLASSES
3
Interview preparation
October-January
Depending on the universities you're applying to, you will have a number of sessions focused around interview preparation. You'll find out how to prepare for interview, beat nerves, and think about key questions in advance. You'll also get at least one mock interview with a subject expert who will give you feedback.
5 LIVE CLASSES
Are you look for something extra special?
Our premium university preparation programs are our most exceptional educational experiences yet.
You'll have your own personal tutor from an elite UK university to guide you every step of the way. No more guesswork - they will help you to navigate through the whole process, passing on their experience and knowledge to you.
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Success stories
Our courses and programs are designed with our students at the centre, to get you where you want to go.
Vama
Melio was a great experience for me. I could hardly believe that I was capable of completing three essays and a policy paper all in two weeks! This course was important for me not just to learn about the subject in great detail but also to realise my own potential.
Rishikesh
The course was more than perfect and very good value for money.
Santhiya
This was a great experience to learn and enjoy learning - I studied international relations.It was easy to reach the admin team and the tutor was friendly and knowledgeable.
Learn from the experts
Meet our Tutors
Antonio P.
Business and Entrepreneurship
Antonio has held several senior executive roles in investment banking and corporate finance, in SMEs and public companies.
He has tutored at Oxford and is a member of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership.
Prince A.
Computer Science
Prince is currently in the final year of his DPhil at the University of Oxford.
He is the COO of Emergination Africa, an organisation working to develop Africa's future human capital through offering demand-driven skills and competencies training programs.
Dr. David C.
Physics
David previously taught as a lecturer at Pembroke College, University of Oxford.
He is a STEM ambassador and Science Centre volunteer at Isaac Newton's birthplace and also gives talks on his research to schools throughout the United Kingdom.
Oliver H.
International Relations and Politics
Oliver graduated from the University of Oxford in 2017, in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
He is an experienced tutor for Melio and our sister company Oxford Summer Courses, having taught with us since 2019.
Dr. Thomas B.
Mathematics
Thomas holds a PhD from Imperial College London and also studied at the University of Oxford.
He has recently moved from focusing on research to putting his efforts into teaching, bringing maths alive for students.
Ilkem S.
Biotechnology and Genetics
Ilkem teaches clinical neuroscience at the University of Cambridge and has taught at Imperial College, London.
Her research focuses on using cutting edge technology to prevent hearing loss. She has been teaching for Melio since we launched.
Dr. Teresa S.
Law
Teresa is an experienced tutor, specialising in public law (constitutional and administrative law and human rights).
She holds a PhD from Universidad de Buenos Aires and was at the University of Warwick as a Research Fellow.
Dr. Jane D.
English Literature and Creative Writing
Jane has been a University Lecturer for over 25 years in several countries, including India and Cyprus.
She has taught all genres and periods of English literature and has extensive experience supervising students.
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Ready to take the next step in your academic journey? Get in touch today to discuss your goals, interests, and options. Our team of experts will guide you towards the best path for your future success.
