Get into the university of your dreams
Personalised one-on-one coaching for students applying to top universities in the UK, Europe, US, and Canada. From your first strategy session to your acceptance letter.
1,000+
Students coached since 2018
1,100+
Admission offers across 107 universities
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Languages spoken (EN, FR, ES, HE)
650+
UK admission offers since 2018
Figures taken from our admissions database, 2019 to 2025 intakes. They are minimums: the 2017-2018 and 2025-2026 intakes are not yet consolidated.
Updated 6 September 2026
Key facts and figures
- UCAS 2027 entry: Oxford, Cambridge and most medicine courses close 15 October 2026; other courses 13 January 2027; 5 choices per application (source: UCAS, consulted 5 September 2026).
- Oxford and Cambridge tests: UAT-UK tests (ESAT, TMUA, TARA) sat 12 to 16 October 2026, results 16 November 2026; Cambridge decisions 27 January 2027 (sources: University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, consulted 5 September 2026).
- Bocconi a.y. 2027-28: Early session 2 to 29 September 2026, Winter session 25 November 2026 to 26 January 2027; tuition 17,000 EUR per year in 2026-27 (source: Università Bocconi, consulted 5 September 2026).
- IE University and ESADE: IE Early Round 18 September 2026, Round 1 6 November 2026, Round 2 15 January 2027, Round 3 5 March 2027; ESADE first-year fee 21,300 EUR, application fee 150 EUR (sources: IE University, Esade, consulted 5 September 2026).
- Master in Management: HEC Paris rounds close 7 October 2026, 26 November 2026, 17 February 2027 and 26 April 2027, total tuition 58,900 EUR; London Business School MiM 52,950 GBP for the 2026 intake, GMAT or GRE mandatory (sources: HEC Paris, LBS, consulted 5 September 2026).
- Your Dream School results: 650+ UK admission offers since 2018, with 110 students admitted to King’s College London, 100 to UCL, 75 to LSE, 86 to ESCP, 44 to IE University, 50 to ESADE and 18 to Bocconi; at master level, 32 admitted to ESCP and 14 to ESSEC (source: our results overview, updated 6 September 2026).
Their support was consistent, personal, and they guided me through the key steps of university admissions like the Personal Statement. Thanks to them, I was able to find the courses which suited me and I managed to get my offer to UCL in London, one of the best English universities, which was my first choice.
Hadrien, admitted to University College London (UCL), client testimonial
Why Your Dream School for admissions coaching
Adam Girsault and Lawrence Myers founded Your Dream School in 2018 to give families one coach for the whole admissions project: shortlist, tests, essays, interviews and the calendar of each country. The team has since coached more than 1,000 students, one-to-one and online, in English and French, and holds 160+ five-star Google reviews. Results are published by university on our results overview. Where none of the 3 first-choice universities agreed at the start makes an offer, we accompany the re-application. Book a free assessment.
Related pages: premium admissions coaching, college counselling for international students, UCAS admissions coaching, Master in Management coaching and our results overview.
Everything you need to succeed
University shortlisting
We help you identify the universities and programmes that match your academic profile, interests, and career goals across the UK, Europe, US, and Canada.
Learn more →Personal statements & essays
UCAS personal statements, Common App essays, motivation letters: we help you craft compelling narratives that make admissions committees take notice.
Learn more →Application management
From UCAS to the Common App, we manage your entire application timeline, ensuring every document is submitted correctly and on time.
Learn more →Interview preparation
Mock interviews with expert coaches who know exactly what Oxford, Cambridge, IE, Bocconi, and other selective universities look for.
Learn more →Entrance test coaching
One-on-one preparation for IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, GMAT, GRE, and the Bocconi entrance test with specialist tutors.
Learn more →Scholarship guidance
We identify scholarship opportunities and help you build applications that maximise your chances of funding.
Learn more →Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes at the world’s top universities
Four steps to your dream university
Free assessment
Complete our five-minute online diagnostic. We analyse your academic profile, target universities, and timeline.
Strategy session
Your personal coach creates a tailored admissions roadmap: universities to target, tests to take, deadlines to hit.
Prepare & apply
We work together on personal statements, entrance tests, motivation letters, and interview skills.
Accept your offer
Receive your admission offers. We help with final steps including visa, housing, and departure.
Choose the right programme for you
Bachelor’s Admissions
For students applying to undergraduate programmes
- University shortlisting
- Personal statement coaching
- UCAS/Common App management
- Interview preparation
- Entrance test coaching
Master’s Admissions
For students applying to postgraduate programmes (MiM, LLM, MBA, MSc)
- Programme selection
- Statement of purpose
- CV/resume optimisation
- Interview preparation
- Scholarship applications
Test Preparation Only
For students who need focused exam coaching (10, 20, or 30-hour packs)
- IELTS coaching
- TOEFL coaching
- SAT coaching
- GMAT coaching
- GRE & Bocconi test
What our students and parents say
“Lawrence and Adam are very complementary and efficiently prepare students for each of the steps that allow students to be admitted to the university of their dreams! They are readily available and always dependable.”
Admitted to CASS Business School, ESCP Europe and the University of Westminster
“I felt their authentic and personal engagement and involvement when it came to my daughter, which was extremely precious throughout the process.”
Daughter admitted to UCL, Bath, Durham and King’s College
“I decided to apply to university in England for my Bachelor’s degree and I asked Your Dream School to support me. I’m so glad I did! I am very happy with the results that I got.”
Admitted to UCL, Bath, Durham and King’s College in Psychology
We’re here to help
University admissions coaching is personalised, one-on-one guidance from expert coaches who guide you through the entire application process. We support you from selecting universities, writing compelling essays, preparing for interviews, and managing your timeline to ultimately securing admission to your dream university.
We recommend starting admissions coaching 12-18 months before your target application deadline. For UK UCAS applications, this means starting in Year 12. For US Common App, typically starting in summer before senior year is ideal. However, we can accommodate students at any stage and will create an accelerated plan if needed.
One public reference point: admissions counselling from 3,000 EUR; the unlimited formula, which follows every application of the season, is quoted on request. Test preparation is sold separately in 10, 20 or 30-hour packs. The exact quote depends on the countries targeted and the tests to prepare; it follows a free 30-minute assessment.
Our students have received 1,100+ admission offers across 107 universities, including 650+ from the most selective UK universities (110 students admitted to King’s College London, 100 to UCL, 75 to LSE, 68 to Warwick, 23 to Imperial College, 12 admitted to Oxford and 3 to Cambridge), and in continental Europe 86 students admitted to ESCP, 50 to ESADE, 44 to IE University and 18 to Bocconi, plus 35 admitted to McGill in Canada.
Yes, absolutely. We specialise in helping international students apply to universities across the UK, Europe, US, and Canada. We’re experienced with all major application platforms including UCAS, Common App, UK university portals, and European application systems. We speak English, French, Spanish, and Hebrew to support our global community.
YourDreamSchool combines insider knowledge of selective university admissions processes with genuine care for each student’s own path. Our coaches have personal experience at top universities and understand what admissions committees truly look for. We provide strategic, personalised coaching rather than one-size-fits-all templates. 1,100+ admission offers across 107 universities and 1,000+ students coached since 2018 speak to our effectiveness.
IE University Early Round 18 September 2026; Bocconi Early session 29 September 2026; Oxford, Cambridge and medicine through UCAS 15 October 2026; HEC Paris MiM Round 1 7 October 2026; Columbia LL.M. 2 December 2026; UCAS main deadline 13 January 2027; Studielink numerus fixus 15 January 2027 (sources: IE, Bocconi, UCAS, HEC Paris, Columbia Law School, Study in NL, consulted 5 September 2026).
UAT-UK tests for Oxford and Cambridge (ESAT, TMUA, TARA), sat 12 to 16 October 2026 with booking closing on 28 September 2026; UCAT and LNAT; the online Bocconi test, bookable from 13 July 2026 to 19 January 2027; the IE University and Esade admission tests; SAT, ACT, GMAT and GRE (sources: University of Oxford, Università Bocconi, consulted 5 September 2026). Packs of 10, 20 or 30 hours.
Our offer page lists an Essential bachelor formula (1-hour assessment, 5 universities, personal statement review, application checklist) and a Premium formula (2-hour assessment, 10 universities, personal statement writing, interview preparation, CV and cover letter review, unlimited WhatsApp follow-up). Master formulas cover 6 or 12 programmes. Our admissions counselling starts at 3,000 EUR; every other package is quoted on request. The exact price is confirmed after a free 30-minute assessment.