Olivia Steele
UK university admissions counselor for Oxbridge and Scottish universities
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Based in | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | First Class Honours in English Language and Literature, University of Oxford |
Olivia Steele is an admissions counselor who helps students apply to UK universities, especially Oxford and Cambridge. She also covers Scottish schools like St Andrews and Edinburgh. She is a British-American tutor based in Los Angeles and a former senior tutor in London. She has helped 100+ clients. In the January 2025 cycle, all of her long-term students got into Oxford or Cambridge, and into their backup choices too.
What Olivia helps with
Olivia helps students with UK undergraduate and graduate applications. She focuses on personal statements, interviews and overall application plans.
- Oxbridge applications
- Applying to St Andrews and Edinburgh
- Writing academic personal statements
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Application strategy and editing
- College essay writing
- GCSE and A Level support
- Helping US students understand UK admissions
Who Olivia works with
Olivia works with British and international students. She helps many American students who want to apply to top UK universities. Her strongest subject area is English. She also guides applicants in humanities subjects such as History, Politics, Philosophy and Classics.
Background and qualifications
Olivia studied English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford and graduated with First Class Honours. She tutored part-time while she was there. After that she worked mainly as a senior tutor with Oxbridge Applications and A-List, which is part of the Dukes Education group, in London. She then moved to the US. She now tutors full-time and freelances for education consultancies in both London and the US. She has worked with 100+ college clients.
Olivia Steele pricing
Programs and services
- Admissions interview preparation
- College essay coaching
- Application strategy and editing
- Custom hourly coaching
- Free chat before starting
Olivia Steele reviews
Olivia Steele has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is a Oxford graduate and former senior Oxbridge tutor who guides US-based students through UK admissions.
Best for American and international students who want to apply to Oxford, Cambridge or Scottish universities, especially in humanities subjects.
Common questions
How much does Olivia Steele charge?
Coaching with Olivia runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Olivia Steele help with?
Olivia Steele helps with oxbridge applications, applying to St Andrews and Edinburgh, writing academic personal statements and preparing for admissions interviews.
Does Olivia Steele coach online?
Olivia is based in Los Angeles, California, United States. Sessions are online.
Does Olivia Steele have reviews?
Olivia Steele has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Olivia Steele certified?
Olivia Steele lists: First Class Honours in English Language and Literature, University of Oxford.
Does Olivia help US students apply to UK universities?
Yes. She helps students in the US understand how UK admissions work, including the academic personal statement and subject focus.
Which subjects does Olivia know best?
Her specialism is English. She has also guided students in History, Politics, Philosophy and Classics.
How do I contact Olivia Steele?
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