U.S. University Applications

Greene’s supports both British and international students in their applications to U.S. universities. We offer our students assistance with American applications as follows:

Individual advice

Tutorials with our American university admissions tutors include advice on:

  • choosing a list of universities to suit you
  • how to use the Common Application procedure
  • writing and editing your Personal Statement
  • how to obtain the most advantageous reference
  • the best strategy for the Early or Regular Decision route
  • presenting you, the applicant, as a well-rounded candidate

Individual tuition

Tutorials with our specialist SAT tutors provide:

  • individual tuition in Mathematics, Critical Reading, Writing
  • individual tuition in SAT II (Subject Tests)
  • teaching of SAT test-taking strategy
  • personalised revision on topics that may be unfamiliar to British students
  • flexible hours to suit your timetable

SAT preparation courses

Our SAT course takes place at our premises in central Oxford and at schools across the country.  The course includes:

  • 16 hours of intensive teaching
  • workbooks unique to the Greene’s SAT course and an essential vocabulary list
  • pre- and post-course SAT diagnostic tests
  • individual Greene’s Online reports after every seminar
  • a final report summarising grades and target scores for a range of U.S. universities
  • trained and specialist tutors for each section of the course

SAT practice tests

Each practice SAT examination includes:

  • timed invigilation for each section
  • graded examination followed by a personalised report
  • specialised essay-writing section feedback
  • a score comparison report with average U.S. university applicants’ SAT scores
  • suggestions for further improvement

To arrange support for your U.S. university application, please e-mail enquiries@greenes.org.uk.