PLUS provides independent specialist advice and support to help prospective students make the right choice and submit a successful application to university.
Whilst support to prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students in applying to university is our most popular service, we recognise that this is just the start of your academic journey and we are able to support you throughout your time at university.
The PLUS student-focused approach is at the heart of what we do and what makes our work so rewarding.
No one person is the same so we support the candidate and their family to make the best decision and guide them in every step of their university journey.
Services being provided to a prospective undergraduate student
Price: £500.00
Price: £1,800.00
Whilst at university in the UK, students can benefit substantially through obtaining independent mentoring advice. PLUS takes two approaches:
- Offering regular advice to discuss current and upcoming academic challenges
- Providing specific support at key times in the academic year
- The aim of these services are to help students succeed academically and gain
confidence in their academic ability.
This is delivered through a number of approaches including:
- Academic mentoring on all aspects of study including, project work, exam preparation and research skillsChoosing a degree course and university is often a daunting prospect. PLUS provide specialist support to make this process easier, providing carear advice and support in selecting your degree and university.
PLUS helps prospective undergraduate and postgraduate applicants (Masters Degrees and PhDs) to make the right choices, in the following subject areas:
- Science, Mathematics and EngineeringThe PLUS University Support was established to provide independent specialist advice and support to help prospective students make the right choice and submit a successful application to university.
Whilst support in applying to university is our most popular service, we recognize that this is just the start of your academic journey and we are able to support you throughout your time at university in the UK.
Whilst every client is different and we pride ourselves on providing a personal and impartial service, our application support service has been designed to ensure our clients make the best choices and give themselves:
Initial Skype call to understand the clients interests and ability
Undertake research outlining at least 6 universities offering suitable courses
Skype calls to discuss the application process and personal statement
Follow up Skype call/s to discuss course options
Skype and written support to help the client develop the best possible application
Supporting submission through the UCAS process (undergraduate) and through direct applications (postgraduate). Advising on next steps
Some courses do, however, need more support requiring further input from PLUS this includes:
Specialist advice when applying for medicine, dentistry or veterinary science
Tailored support and interview preparation for Oxbridge applicants
Information and advice about moving to the UK and living in the different university cities
More in depth careers counselling to ensure those who a less sure of their plans make the right choices
Following a successful application, PLUS can help our clients throughout their time at University, through a range of mentoring and advisory services including:
Regular academic mentoring sessions
Advice and support on dissertations, projects and placement
All our Academic Team is here to provide a personalised and independent support for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Having worked with students throughout their career, they will be the primary point of contact.
The team have experience working and lecturing at the UK universities across multidisciplinary fields such as science, social science and business.
Thanks to their experience we are able to provide unique and specialist support and advice.
Our associates work in specialist fields in academia, healthcare and industry.
Services being provided to a prospective undergraduate student
Price: £500.00
Price: £1,200.00
PLUS t supports you to secure your preferred course and university. In the UK, this process involves completing a UCAS application form, which requires you to submit a personal statement and for some courses attend an interview. We guide you through this process, considering your academic ability and interests, working with you to understand your strengths, and increasing your confidence to succeed in your applications.
Our expert advice provides support to students and their parents and guardians in considering the following aspects:
Careers counselling, professional advice, researching choices of degree and university to suit an applicant’s academic ability and interests (a minimum of six courses are thoroughly researched).
Advice on English language requirements for courses, tuition fees and scholarships where possible
- Advice on all aspects of the UCAS process
- Support in writing the accompanying personal statement
- Interview preparation for undergraduates and postgraduates
- Specialist support and advice in applying to Oxbridge
Postgraduate service providing support to MPhil and PhD applicants in identifying
academic specialists and preparing project proposals.
Coming to study in the UK from overseas is an amazing experience. However, moving to the UK is a big moment in a new students life. Ensuring that many of the practicalities of living in the UK are dealt with is important. PLUS provides advice on moving to and living in the UK.
Having a great time, making new friends and exploring new places are integral to studying successfully. All universities offer a wide range of clubs and societies which are really important in making friends with like minded people. Studying in the UK also provides an opportunity to explore the countries rich cultural heritage and many areas of outstanding natural beauty.
PLUS's mentoring programme not only supports you to excel in your studies, but also to make the most of your time in the UK. We can help you in moving to the UK and once you have arrived.
Your university experience will be individual to you. Our independent personal support means we are always here if you need our help or guidance.
With the UK being a leading nation for excellence in research there are a wealth of opportunities for postgraduate students looking to develop their academic careers. PLUS offers a bespoke range of highly personalised services to support our clients in securing PhD, MPhil & MRes studentships. This process is unique to each student but usually at the first stage follows the approach below:
Initial Skype call to understand the clients research interests and discuss application options
Applying for advertised opportunity
Undertake an initial review of currently advertised opportunities
Proposing own project
Provide advice on how to draft a research proposal
Skype call to discuss opportunities and
advice on searching for further
opportunities
Skype consultation to review students proposal and identify potential research groups
Bespoke services
Skype and written support to develop the application and to
Skype and written support to develop and submit a full proposal
Once the client receives their place within the research group the work begins. Postgraduate research is highly rewarding but equally challenging. PLUS supports our clients throughout their research through a range of mentoring and advisory services including:
Regular academic mentoring sessions
Advice and support on thesis writing, publications and reports
Presentation skills and networking
Support in progressing their academic career post studies
Professional Linguistic Upper Studies
Thank you for your interest in working with PLUS USA and Canada.
Recruitment for positions in 2019 will begin soon. In order to apply, we kindly request that you return to this page in February. In the meantime, if you have any queries, please contact USAhiring@plus-ed.com.
We look forward to hearing from you.