Aiming for Oxbridge or a top STEM university?

Mathematics coaching for high-performing students

PhD mathematician & university lecturer

What top universities really look for

Top STEM universities do not select students based on grades alone. While exceptional academic performance is expected, it is not what ultimately distinguishes successful applicants. The key differentiator is the ability to solve unfamiliar, complex problems under pressure, often beyond the school curriculum. Even the strongest students often have limited experience with this style of thinking, and it is this gap that most frequently determines who receives an offer.

STEM Admissions Intensive

This is not standard tutoring.

It’s a structured, high-level coaching programme designed to develop the exact skills required for competitive STEM admissions.

  • Learn to solve complex, unfamiliar problems

  • Develop rigorous mathematical thinking and proof skills

  • Improve exam strategy and performance under pressure

  • Operate beyond the school curriculumxe mahs tuition

A structured 12-week programme

  • Focused, rigorous sessions targeting core concepts and advanced problem-solving

  • Tailored to your current level, goals, and target universities

  • Continuous assessment to ensure clarity, precision, and steady improvement

  • Direct access for guidance, questions, and maintaining momentum

  • Structured work with past papers and high-level problem sets

The advantage gained

Students who complete this programme gain

  • Stronger preparation for top-tier STEM pathways and selective university courses.

  • A clearer ability to stand out among other high-achieving applicants.

  • Greater confidence and familiarity when tackling demanding admissions assessments, including TMUA and STEP.

  • The Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA) is used for admission to STEM degrees by

    • University of Oxford,

    • University of Cambridge,

    • Imperial College London (ICL),

    • London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE),

    • University College London (UCL),

    • University of Warwick,

    among others.

  • The Sixth Term Examination Paper (STEP) is used for admission to mathematics-based degrees by

    • University of Cambridge,

    • Imperial College London (ICL),

    • University College London (UCL),

    • University of Warwick,

    among others.

About

I have developed a rigorous and intuitive understanding of mathematics through research, lecturing, and real-world application.

  • I hold a PhD in mathematics and have held both postdoctoral research and university lecturing positions, with over eight years’ experience teaching mathematics at degree level.

  • Alongside academia, I have spent more than eight years as a research engineer, applying advanced mathematics across a range of industries in the UK and Europe.

  • I have coached students for over six years, supporting them in developing the depth of understanding and analytical precision required for success at the most competitive universities.

A premium service, by design

This is a high-level, personalised coaching service. I work with a limited number of committed, high-performing students to ensure depth, consistency, and results.

It is not suitable for:

  • Basic maths support

  • Last-minute cramming

  • Students looking for low-cost tutoring

Apply to work together

Book a short consultation to discuss your goals and assess whether this programme is the right fit.

If appropriate, I’ll recommend the most effective approach.