Fred Taylor
Oxbridge maths and science admissions coach
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | BA Mathematics, University of Cambridge; MSci Systems Biology, University of Cambridge |
| Experience | 6 years coaching |
Fred Taylor is an admissions coach who helps students get into university, with a focus on maths and science at Oxford and Cambridge. He is a recent Cambridge graduate in Maths and Systems Biology and has tutored for 6 years. He has helped over 30 students receive Oxbridge offers. He has logged 350+ hours of admissions work, including mock interviews, admissions tests and personal statements. He also sat the TMUA himself.
What Fred helps with
Fred helps students prepare for the tests, interviews and personal statements that Oxbridge maths and science applications require.
- Mock interview practice for Oxbridge
- MAT and STEP test preparation
- TMUA preparation for Cambridge maths
- Personal statement guidance
- Natural Sciences admissions
- ESAT preparation
- US college applications
- Application strategy and editing
Who Fred works with
Fred works with students applying to Oxbridge for maths and natural sciences. He also tutors GCSE and A Level students, Maths Olympiad candidates and students applying to US colleges. He has worked with 60+ college clients.
How Fred works
Fred runs mock interview sessions and keeps his own question bank for practice. He writes creative questions that fit each student's interests and learning style. He offers a session package for admissions interviews and a longer package for the full application. He also offers custom hourly coaching for application strategy and editing.
Background and qualifications
Fred graduated recently from Cambridge with a BA in Maths and an MSci in Systems Biology. Before that he earned 4 A* grades at A Level in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry. He passed both the TMUA and STEP admissions tests. His degrees covered pure and applied maths, physics, finance, statistics and algebra, plus computer projects in MATLAB and Python. He has tutored for 6 years and has more than 350 hours of admissions experience.
Fred Taylor pricing
Programs and services
- Admissions interview coaching package
- Full college application package
- Custom hourly coaching
- Free chat before booking
Fred Taylor reviews
The CoachVouch take
A recent Cambridge maths graduate who passed TMUA and STEP himself and has run over 150 hours of mock interviews.
Best for students aiming for Oxbridge maths or natural sciences who need interview and admissions test practice.
Common questions
How much does Fred Taylor charge?
Coaching with Fred runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Fred Taylor help with?
Fred Taylor helps with mock interview practice for Oxbridge, mAT and STEP test preparation, tMUA preparation for Cambridge maths and personal statement guidance.
Does Fred Taylor coach online?
Sessions are online.
Is Fred Taylor certified?
Fred Taylor lists: BA Mathematics, University of Cambridge; MSci Systems Biology, University of Cambridge.
Does Fred help with US college applications?
Yes. He has tutored students on US applications as well as UK ones.
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