“The more that you read, the more things you will know, the more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

- Dr. Seuss

Camilla Smiley

Academic Admissions

I specialise in helping students secure placements at the best schools and universities in London, the UK, and Switzerland. Since 2006, I have been advising families and students on how to navigate the admissions process successfully.

I have been part of the university admissions programme at top schools, helping students with their applications to dozens of universities including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial and UCL. I went to Oxford myself, to study Modern History. However, I am aware that these big brands are not always the right fit: my priority is to provide tailored, sensitive advice which takes into account the circumstances and experiences of the student I am talking to.

I can support with university and course choices, Personal Statements, preparation for Admissions Tests and Interviews. Some universities give you the option to choose a college – mainly Cambridge, Oxford and Durham – and I can advise on this, too, considering carefully what environment and culture would work for the individual.

My approach is focused and structured, but I hope that it’s also human. My aim is to make the admissions process positive, constructive and exciting, even though it can be a source of anxiety for many students. I keep myself informed on the big trends within university recruitment and can also advise on Clearing and UCAS Extra.

Having over 15 years experience advising families, I am well-versed in the requirements of top universities in London and beyond. I work closely with the student but will happily involve parents or other family members in the discussion if desired.

Qualifications

  • Modern History MA (Oxon) 2006 – 2:1
  • Qualified Teacher Status – Teach First – 2008 – “Very Good"

Positions

  • 2019-present - Freelance Education Consultant
  • 2016-2019 - Director of Consulting, Holland Park Education
  • 2010-2016 - History teacher i/c Key Stage 4, Latymer Upper School
  • 2011-2019 - Examiner, OCR board, History A level
  • 2007-2010 - History teacher and 2nd in department, St Marylebone Church of England School
  • 2004-2006 - Oxford Access Scheme