Quintessential Consultancy (QC) is Singapore's leading university admissions specialist, offeringprofessional start to end consulting services ranging from portfolio preparation to academic interviewtraining. With expertise of over 50 Oxbridge and Ivy League mentors, QC consistently defines industry

standards with our flagship Headstart, Personal Statement, and Academic Interview courses.

Last year alone, QC guided 23 applicants to Oxbridge colleges and 16 to Ivy League schools incompetitive courses like Law, Medicine, Economics, Natural Sciences, and Computer Science. More than

a source of consulting services, QC encompasses a highly regarded brand of education designed topromote lifelong success and character development.

D E F I N I N G S U C C E S SU N I V E R S I T Y A D M I S S I O N S A D V I S O R Y

QC

D E F I N I N G I N D U S T R Y

S T A N D A R D S

QC guides a diverse range of applicants to theirdream schools each year. Our students range fromValedictorians to the academically less inclined.

Diverse Expertise

QC's flagship 5 to 1 mentoring course is headed by a Principaland Secondary Mentor, both of whom from an applicant’s targetschool (i.e. an Oxford Law mentor will work with an Oxford law applicant).3 more mentors will provide support for college research, portfoliopreparation, and non-academic preparation.

Premium Mentors

Winning FrameworkQC's industry-defining framework provides comprehensivecoverage on portfolio building, application strategy, personalstatement editing, and interview preparation. Our track recordstands heads and shoulders over competition and remains best of class.

Comprehensive Appl icat ion Strategy

Wel l -Rounded Port fo l io

Compel l ing Personal Essay

Academic Success

Interv iew Preparat ion

A brilliant, versatile writing that showcases one's personality and academic interests has graduallybecome the "frontier par excellence" for a successful application.

A holistic portfolio requires a calibrated choice of appropriate internships, job attachments, academicexcellence, good performance in external competitions, and relevant community projects.

From college selection, acceptance statistics analysis, to appropriate character references, acomprehensive strategy lays the groundwork for a successful application.

The likes of Oxford, Cambridge not only require a perfect IB or A-Level score. Often, it is important to dowell for entrance tests like the LNAT, TSA, BMAT, which are decisive in university admissions.

Presentation skills, a keen sense of logic, and ability to perform under pressure are key to a standoutperformance in the make-or-break interview stage.

S U C C E S S F U L A D M I S S I O N S

F R A M E W O R K

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Application StrategyPortfol io PreparationWrit ing and Interview Practice

For students who require early preparationfor portfolio building, entrance tests personalstatement writing, and academic interviewfor various courses

For students who require comprehensivePersonal Statement advisory. Mentors willbrainstorm, review, and edit the personal essayfor final submission

For students who require comprehensivepreparation for entrance tests.*SAT, ACT, LNAT, TSA, UCAT, MMI, Oxbridgeand more

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Application StrategyAdmissions Statist ics AnalysisPersonal Statement Edit ing

Academic Content ReviewAnalysis of Past QuestionsTimed Practice and Review

A c a d e m i c I n t e r v i e wAGES 17+

Academic Content ReviewReading Material DiscussionSimulated Interview

For students who require academic interviewtraining. Mentors will provide first-hand knowledgeon admission interview preparation and practice

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M E N T O R I N G P R O G R A M M E S

HEADSTART MENTORING (AGES 13 TO 17)

PERSONALSTATEMENT

(AGES 17+)

ENTRANCE TESTPREPARATION

(AGES 17+)

INTERVIEWPREPARATION

(AGES 17+)

MentoringProgramme

EntranceTest

IVAN15 YEARS OLD

JESSICA 18 YEARS OLD

DANIEL19 YEARS OLD

HeadstartMentoring

PersonalStatement

S U M M A R Y

InterviewPrep

PERSONAL STATEMENT +ENTRANCE TEST

(JESSICA)

Jessica is 18 and wishes to readEngineering in America. Prior to herCommon App submission, she enrolsfor the Personal Statement Mentoringand SAT Prep. Mentors co-edit herCommon Apps and supplementaryessays. They also conduct classes forthe SAT subject tests.

INTERVIEW PREPARATION

(DANIEL)

Daniel is serving his National Service.He has submitted his UCASapplication and is invited for theCambridge Economics interview. Hesigns up for Interview Preparation. Hismentors provide him with readingmaterials, discuss key academiccontent, and exercises to build up hisanswering framework.

HEADSTART MENTORING +PERSONAL STATEMENT

(IVAN)

Ivan enrols for Headstart Mentoring(Medicine) at 15. Mentors guide himon application strategy, portfoliobuilding, essay writing, and interviewskills. He completes the course aged17. At 18, Ivan enrols for the PersonalStatement course for co-editing of hisessay.

A D M I S S I O N S R O A D M A P

Q1: Which mentoring phase should I enrol for?

A1: It depends on each student's profile, age of entry, and desired course or university. Forinstance, competitive courses like Medicine, Law, Computer Science, and Oxbridgecolleges require good interview performance and a strong portfolio. The best Americanuniversities require compelling personal statements and supplementary essays. Each ofour mentoring programmes are comprehensively designed to give students everyadvantage possible.

Q2: If I sign up for multiple programmes (Personal Statement and Entrance TestPreparation), do they run concurrently or consecutively ?

A2: The courses can be held either concurrently or consecutively at each student'sconvenience.

Q3: Can I sign up for the Personal Statement programme without Headstart Mentoring?

A3: Yes. These courses are independent of one another. Headstart Mentoring providescoaching on how to write the essays, whereas the Personal Statement Programme providesco-editing of the personal statement.

Q4: How many students have gotten into their choice universities through QC?

A4: QC has helped over four hundred students secure admission offers from topuniversities worldwide. We have an excellent track record for Oxbridge, G5, and U.S. top20 schools.

Q & A

HEADSTARTMENTORING

PERSONAL STATEMENT (PS)

ENTRANCE TESTPREPARATION

Candidate ProfilingOrientation of AdmissionsProcessCareer ResearchUniversity ExperienceSharingAdmissions StatisticsAnalysisApplication StrategyPortfolio BuildingJob AttachmentAcademic Theory Review Reading List DiscussionWriting TrainingInterview Training

Country Specific TestsSAT, ACT, TOEFL

Course Specific TestsLNAT, BMAT and more

Academic Theory ReviewTest StrategyTimed PracticePost Practice Review

Portfolio PreparationPS BrainstormingPS GuidancePS RevisionAdmissions StatisticsAnalysis Reading List AnalysisPre-submission Check

$5800*UPWARDS

14 SESSIONS

48** HOURS

12 SESSIONS

 HOURS

48**

$4800*UPWARDS

10SESSIONS

 HOURS

18

$4800*UPWARDS

 *The final price may vary based on the number of mentors selected. 

**The number of hours may vary based on each candidate's aptitude and progress.

I n d u s t r y L e a d i n g R e c o r d

D E F I N I N G S U C C E S S

INTERVIEW PREPARATION

Academic Content Review Interview QuestionsAnalysisReading List DiscussionBody Language AnalysisMock InterviewTopical RevisionPost Interview Analysis

10SESSIONS

 HOURS

18

$4800*UPWARDS

410 Successful Applications131 Oxbridge Acceptances150 Top U.S. Acceptances

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Mentoring ObjectivesApplication strategyPortfolio buildingUniversity & course researchEarly exposure to writing & interview skills

*Suited for Year 5/Junior Year/ Grade 8-11 and below

C O U R S E S P E C I F I C S

Application Strategy Mentors will formulate an application blueprint to comprehensively address both academic and non-academic requirements.

Academic GuidanceMentors will conduct lessons for personal statement writing, academic content, and admissionsinterview.

Non-Academic GuidanceMentors will establish targets and road maps for co-curricular activities, community projects, jobattachments, external competitions, and entrance exams.

Headstart mentoring helps students explore university and career paths, build up portfolios, and forgelasting friendships with overachieving mentors. Each QC mentor is a graduate of a top university, has

broad experience working with a diverse group of students, and a winning record of admissions success.More importantly, early mentoring sets the foundation for a competitive head-start that widens one's

social network, provides exposure to opportunities, and imparts skills for future careers.

SUITED FOR STUDENTS AGED 13-17

H E A D S T A R T M E N T O R I N G

University applications are increasingly competitive. Top schools like Stanford/M.I.T orOxford/Cambridge have an acceptance rate of 5-10%. Admissions advisory has become par excellence

for many students to get every advantage possible. Mentors will brainstorm, review, and edit thepersonal statement according to each applicant's target school and course.

College Selection (Safety, Reach, Dream Schools)Strategic college and course selection are key to a successful application. They determine thelikelihood of a direct acceptance, conditional offer, or outright rejection. QC analyses admissionsstatistics, individual colleges and faculty, and offers professional recommendation for the bestchance of success.

Personal StatementMentors will brainstorm, guide, develop, and edit the personal statement with each student. We workon an unlimited hours basis - the essay goes through 10 to 20 rounds of editing prior to the finalsubmission.

SUITED FOR STUDENTS AGED 17+

P E R S O N A L S T A T E M E N T

Application strategyCollege selectionAdmissions statistics analysisBrainstorm, plan, & edit the PersonalStatement for final submission

Mentoring Objectives

C O U R S E S P E C I F I C S

E N T R A N C E T E S T P R E P A R A T I O N

Specialised tests play a crucial role in university admissions. Without meeting the minimum score,applicants will not be considered for further selection rounds. It is a challenge to prepare for specialised

tests considering each applicant's academic workload. Hence, test preparation is instrumental inshortening one's learning curve.

Mentoring Objectives

Country Specific (SAT I, II, ISAT)The USA Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and the Australian International Student Admissions Test(ISAT) are examples of country-specific tests. For instance, some top universities require a score of>1500 for the SAT. Mentors will review all components like reading, writing, and mathematics toprovide comprehensive coverage for the exams.

Course Specific (LNAT/BMAT/UKCAT/NSAA)Some schools conduct further assessments to gauge each candidate's aptitude. For instance, UK lawschools require the LNAT, and UK medical schools require the UCAT. Some of these tests can beexceedingly tough (Olympiad level) and require applicants to work out answers from first principles.Mentors will review all components of the tests, including academic content and critical thinkingframework.

C O U R S E S P E C I F I C S

SUITED FOR STUDENTS AGED 17+

Analysis of past questionsReview academic contentTimed practice and review

Reading List & Progress ReviewA selected reading list that covers potential interview topics will be reviewed. This list is based on thecourse and college selection. Mentors will review each applicant's progress and discuss key academicmaterials for the interviews.

Framework for Anticipated QuestionsHigher order interview answers are only possible with a well thought framework that is systematicand coherent. Mentors will impart a suggested framework for answering anticipated questions.

Simulated InterviewsIt is crucial to project confidence and knowledge in the interviews. Good body language and choice ofwords are key requisites. Mentors will provide suggestions for improvements through an analysis ofeach applicant's performance in the simulated interviews.

SUITED FOR STUDENTS AGED 17+

I N T E R V I E W P R E P A R A T I O N

The Oxbridge academic interviews, Medical, and Law admissions interviews are highly extensive. QCoffers proprietary interview courses by experienced mentors who have aced such interviews, and provide

first-hand insider knowledge on answering requirements. Academic content, pedagogy focus, withanalysis of key techniques, are covered in this course.

Mentoring Objectives

Review academic contentSimulated interviewAnalysis of answering framework Analysis of faculty admission officers

C O U R S E S P E C I F I C S

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Sean Nationality: SingaporeanSchool: Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)CCA: Softball, Student CouncilResults: IB 43, BMAT 75th PercentileAdmitted to: UNSW, NTU, NUS, Edinburgh, UCLCourse: Medicine

Sean approached QC after an unsuccessful applicationfor NUS and NTU medicine. He enrolled in QC'sPersonal Statement and Interview preparation forMedicine in his second year of NS. Through two monthsof intensive sessions, QC revamped his personalstatement, and prepared him extensively for the MMIinterview segments. Subsequently, he received offersfrom multiple universities including UNSW, NTU, NUS,Edinburgh and UCL.

Austin Nationality: SingaporeanSchool: Hwa Chong International SchoolCCA: DebateResults: IB 42Admitted to: University College London Course: Law

Austin was keen to read law and approached QCduring his first year in NS. Considering he had acongruent first draft, we only needed 8 drafts to refinehis essay and draw key academic references to supporthis interest in reading Law. Austin learned quickly andwrote a competent final essay for his application. Hewas accepted by all 5 colleges he applied to andaccepted the offer from UCL.

C A S E P R O F I L E S

Natalie Nationality: Indonesian School: Anglo-Chinese School (International) CCA: TaekwondoResults: IB 35 Admitted to: University of BirminghamCourse: Accounting and Finance

Natalie enrolled in QC's Personal Statement course.Her mentors conducted research on the university,worked with her on the structure and content of herUCAS personal statement, and aided in her referenceletters. She was successfully accepted to the Universityof Birmingham(which requires a 6 in the IB Math),despite scoring a 5 in her IB Math(SL), exceeding initialexpectations.

Cheng Nationality: Chinese School: Shenyang Yucai HighCCA: French, Peking Opera Results: SAT 1420Admitted to: New York University Course: Computer Science

Cheng studied at a public school in Liaoning,Shenyang. He attempted the SAT three times, scoring a1420 on his final attempt. Doubtful of his writingabilities, he approached QC for a 6 school applicationto pursue Computer Science in America. With 4 mentorsonboard, we worked through 2 months to brainstormand put up a convincing application for him to secureoffers from the likes of New York University.

JennyNationality: Chinese School: Raffles Institution (JC)CCA: Chinese Orchestra Results: A levels- 4A, NSAA 65th percentile  Admitted to: University of Cambridge Course: Natural Sciences Jenny felt unprepared for her A-Levels and requestedto be retained in JC2 at Raffles JC. She looked to us forsubject tuition and subsequently Oxbridge mentoringsupport. With a year long commitment, she improvedfrom bare passes to a perfect score in her finals. Sheprepared for her entrance tests and CambridgeNatural Sciences interviews with QC and received anoffer on her first try.

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C A S E P R O F I L E S

Si Hyuk Nationality: Korean School: United World College (Dover) CCA: Computer Science ClubResults: IB 43, SAT 1580 Admitted to: Columbia UniversityCourse: Engineering Si Hyuk applied to Columbia with a predicted IB scoreof 44. He approached QC for help on his personalstatement and college selection. He was initially waitlisted and we worked on his portfolio over 3 months toincrease the chances of acceptance. This includedorganising a well planned service trip and taking up 2professional computing courses to craft a compellingapplication.

M E N T O R P R O F I L E S

Charlotte Q

Natural Sciences

James L

Economics

Fung T

Psychology

Danny Y

Engineering

Jason N

Economics & Management

Sheeren G

Computer Science

Danny H

Economics

How A

Mechanical Engineering

This list is non exhaustive.

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Leon K

Medicine