Premium Admissions Coaching: VIP University Admissions Consulting for Families Worldwide

Updated 18 October 2026

Your Dream School supports families with applications to universities abroad. Premium admissions coaching is our most complete formula. One senior expert runs the whole admissions project, from the first assessment to the final offer, with no cap on questions or drafts. Coaching is online, in English and French, for families worldwide. Every university figure below carries its official source and the date consulted.

To see how our formula compares with other firms (Crimson Education, Oxbridge Applications, Study Experience, Talenvia and others), read our comparison of university admissions consultants, built on public facts verified on 5 September 2026.

Key facts and figures

• UCAS 2027 entry: the Oxford, Cambridge, medicine, dentistry and veterinary deadline of 15 October 2026 at 18:00 UK time has now passed, and most other courses close 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time; UCAS Extra opens 25 February 2027 and the last Extra choice can be added 1 July 2027; Clearing opens 2 July 2027, reply swaps close 22 July 2027 at 18:00 UK time, and the final date to apply for 2027 entry is 23 September 2027 at 18:00 UK time; five choices in total, application fee £34.50 (source: UCAS, consulted 18 October 2026).
• Oxford 2027 entry: written work, where the course requires it, by 10 November 2026; shortlisting from the end of November to the beginning of December; online interviews in December 2026; and decisions released on Tuesday 12 January 2027 through UCAS, colleges following up directly later that day (source: University of Oxford, consulted 18 October 2026).
• Bocconi a.y. 2027-28: the Early session ran 2 to 29 September 2026, 3pm Italian time, results in mid November 2026; the Winter session runs 25 November 2026 to 26 January 2027, 3pm Italian time, results mid March 2027; selection test 55%, third last and second last school year grades 45%, and nothing else; application fee 100 EUR per application, non-refundable. The test must be taken and the score obtained before the application is submitted: the last Bocconi online test date for the Winter session is 21 January 2027, booked at least 48 hours ahead, so the date that really commands the Winter session is January 21, not January 26. First-year tuition for 2027-28 is 17,700 EUR, with partial waivers bringing it to 14,160, 10,620, 7,080 or 3,540 EUR (source: Università Bocconi, consulted 18 October 2026).
• IE University: the Early Round closed on 18 September 2026 and its decisions are communicated by 23 October 2026; Round 1 6 November 2026 (decision by 11 December 2026), Round 2 15 January 2027 (19 February 2027), Round 3 5 March 2027 (23 April 2027), then applications continue from May 2027 subject to programme availability. A candidate cannot choose a round: the submission date decides it, and an application sent after a deadline is automatically reviewed in the following round (source: IE University, consulted 18 October 2026). BBA tuition 29,000 EUR in 2026-27 (source: IE University, consulted 30 September 2026).
• ESADE: application fee 150 EUR, entirely non-refundable; first-year BBA tuition 21,300 EUR; the place is reserved by paying 25% of the tuition, the balance in June or July; SAT code 7073, ACT code 6922. Esade publishes no minimum and no average SAT or ACT score, so we quote none (source: Esade, consulted 30 September 2026).
• HEC Paris Master in Management: four rounds, each closing at noon, 7 October 2026, 26 November 2026, 17 February 2027 and 28 April 2027; total tuition 58,970 EUR, invoiced as 29,485 EUR in M1 2027/2028 and 29,485 EUR in M2 2028/2029, plus 2,500 EUR for international students outside the EU and the Erasmus+ associated countries, an application fee of 180 EUR and a 5,000 EUR non-refundable deposit due within two weeks of the results (source: HEC Paris, consulted 2 October 2026).

Your Dream School is not only helpful for the application, but offers very thorough support: help with drafting essays for the universities, going through the preparation for English examinations and interviews. I wholeheartedly recommend Your Dream School to every person who would like help to succeed in their plans for studying abroad.

Marie, admitted to CASS Business School, ESCP Europe and the University of Westminster in Management, client testimonial

What the premium formula includes

Bachelor premium coaching

• A 2-hour orientation assessment.
• A shortlist of 10 universities matched to the profile.
• Writing of the personal statement or portal essays, first draft to final version.
• Interview preparation with mock interviews.
• Unlimited follow-up by WhatsApp.
• Review of the CV and cover letters.

The Elite formula adds a dedicated senior coach, IELTS, TOEFL or SAT preparation, up to 15 applications managed from A to Z, and student visa support.

Master premium coaching

• A 2-hour positioning assessment.
• A selection of 12 programmes.
• Writing of the statement of purpose and essays, guidance on recommendations.
• Interview preparation, for example for the 30-minute online interview used by HEC Paris.
• Unlimited WhatsApp follow-up and a GMAT or GRE preparation guide.

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, because it depends on the number of countries, the tests still to be taken and the time left. Ask for a quote on our contact page.

Who premium admissions coaching is for

Premium coaching suits three kinds of families: those applying to several countries at once (UCAS plus Bocconi, IE or ESADE plus a Canadian or US university), each with its own calendar; those aiming at the most selective courses (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, a top Master in Management), where a test, written work and an interview fall in the same autumn; and internationally mobile families who want one point of contact, in English or French, whatever the time zone.

If LSE is on your list, start with our article on LSE grade requirements for French Baccalauréat students.

For one country and one or two applications, a standard package such as our UCAS admissions coaching or Master in Management coaching is usually enough. Where the target is a top-ranked specialised master, the QS Business Masters Rankings 2027 show which programmes currently lead in management, finance and marketing. For an American undergraduate application, our analysis of the U.S. News Best Colleges 2027 rankings explains why the overall rank is the least useful number in the table.

Timeline by grade

Grade 10 / Year 11 / Seconde

Exploration year: subject choices, English certification (IELTS or TOEFL), decision on SAT or ACT.

Grade 11 / Year 12 / Première

Strategy year: assessment, shortlist of 10 universities, test dates booked. Oxbridge candidates register for their admissions test; UAT-UK test accounts opened on 1 June 2026 and booking for the October 2026 sitting closed on 28 September 2026 (source: University of Oxford, consulted 30 September 2026).

Grade 12 / Year 13 / Terminale

Application year: the IE Early Round closed on 18 September 2026, the Bocconi Early session on 29 September 2026 and the Oxbridge and medicine deadline passed on 15 October 2026. The doors still open are IE Round 1 on 6 November 2026, the Bocconi Winter session from 25 November 2026 to 26 January 2027 and the general UCAS deadline on 13 January 2027 (sources: UCAS, IE University, Università Bocconi, consulted 18 October 2026); Dutch numerus fixus programmes close 15 January via Studielink (source: Study in NL, consulted 5 September 2026). Offers arrive by April.

Final year of a bachelor (for master applicants)

GMAT or GRE by summer, essays in September, then rounds: HEC Paris Round 1 7 October 2026 at noon and last round 28 April 2027 (source: HEC Paris, consulted 2 October 2026), Columbia LL.M. 2 December 2026 (source: Columbia Law School, consulted 5 September 2026).

Master applicants should also read our article on round 1 of the 2027 masters cycle at HEC and Bocconi, which sets out the four HEC rounds, the four Bocconi MSc rounds and their results dates.

How premium differs from a standard package

• Scope: one application system in a standard package; 10 universities (bachelor) or 12 programmes (master) in premium.
• Writing: standard reviews the personal statement; premium writes it with you.
• Availability: scheduled sessions in standard; unlimited WhatsApp follow-up in premium.
• Interviews: included in premium, optional in standard.
• Guarantee: re-application accompaniment with no additional coaching fee if no admission to one of the 5 first-choice universities defined at the start.

Coverage: the systems we prepare

• UK and UCAS, including Oxford and Cambridge: support with course selection, application planning and preparation for the requirements of each programme. For mathematics, economics and computer science at Oxford and Cambridge, start with our TMUA preparation, format and 2027 dates page, the TMUA past papers and our guide to how the TMUA score is read.
• Bocconi, IE University and ESADE: Explore the application requirements in our Bocconi guide, IE University guide and ESADE guide.
• Master in Management and Master in Finance: support with programme selection, application documents, required tests and interviews.
• LLM: Harvard, Columbia, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Cornell, Duke, NYU, LSE: see our LLM coaching page.
• US and Canadian undergraduate applications: support with university-specific applications and Common App where applicable, including the Early Decision and Early Action deadlines of 1 November 2026.

Full figures: bachelor results, master results.

Why Your Dream School for premium admissions coaching

Premium coaching exists for one situation: several countries, several tests and a single final year to run them all. One senior expert follows the file from the first assessment to the offer, with no cap on drafts or questions, in English or French. Your Dream School publishes student testimonials and examples of results from different years. Conditional offers, confirmed admissions and enrolments should be distinguished; these examples do not guarantee the outcome of another application. The guarantee is the same as for every formula: re-application accompaniment with no additional coaching fee if none of the 5 first-choice universities set at the start admits the student. Write to contact@yourdreamschool.com or use our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

What does premium admissions coaching include?

The premium bachelor formula includes a 2-hour orientation assessment, a shortlist of 10 universities, writing of the personal statement, interview preparation, CV and cover letter review, and unlimited WhatsApp follow-up. The master version covers 12 programmes, statement of purpose and essays, interview preparation and a GMAT or GRE guide. Contents are those of our live offer page.

When should a family start premium coaching?

Ideally 12 to 18 months before the first deadline. For UK 2027 entry that meant starting in Year 12, because the Oxbridge and medicine deadline fell on 15 October 2026 and has now passed, while the UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most other courses falls on 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time (source: UCAS, consulted 18 October 2026). Late starts are possible with a compressed plan, and for 2027 entry the UK system is still open until January for every course outside Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine.

How many universities can a premium student apply to?

The premium bachelor formula manages a shortlist of 10 universities and the Elite formula up to 15 applications from A to Z. UCAS itself allows 5 choices, Bocconi up to 4 programme preferences per application, and IE University a primary plus an alternative programme, so 10 targets usually span 3 or 4 countries.

Which admissions tests does the coaching prepare?

Oxford and Cambridge now use UAT-UK tests (ESAT, TMUA, TARA), sat on 12 to 16 October 2026 for this cycle, plus the UCAT for medicine and the LNAT for law, each on its own calendar. Oxford releases its decisions on 12 January 2027 (source: University of Oxford, consulted 18 October 2026). Our TMUA page sets out the format and the 2027 dates, with past papers and a guide to the score. We also prepare the online Bocconi test, the IE University admissions test, the Esade admission test, SAT, ACT, GMAT and GRE.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes. If the student receives no offer from any of the 5 first-choice universities defined at the start of the coaching, Your Dream School accompanies the re-application in the following cycle, with no additional coaching fee. This is the only guarantee we offer; no coaching firm can promise admission to a selective university, and we do not.

How much does premium coaching cost?

Premium coaching is quoted on request; our admissions counselling starts at 3,000 EUR. The number of countries, the tests still to be taken and the months left before the deadlines decide the exact quote, set after a free 30-minute assessment. For scale, Bocconi first-year tuition is 17,700 EUR for 2027-28, reduced to 14,160, 10,620, 7,080 or 3,540 EUR by a partial waiver (source: Università Bocconi, consulted 18 October 2026), and the IE University BBA costs 29,000 EUR in 2026-27 (source: IE University, consulted 30 September 2026).

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