Free online sessions led by university students who have already been through the applications, the interviews, and the decisions your child is facing right now.
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What we do
The Pathfinders Initiative runs free online sessions for secondary school students and their parents — covering everything from medicine and law applications to Oxbridge preparation and the 11+ exam.
Each session is led by a current student at a leading UK university: someone who has recently navigated the exact process your child is now preparing for. They know what applications really look like from the inside, what actually makes a difference, and what they wish someone had told them earlier.
There are no catch-up fees, no upsells, and no pressure. A student registers, attends, and leaves with more than they came in with. That is the whole point.
For students in Years 10–13
Practical guidance on competitive university applications — medicine, law, Oxbridge, finance. What to prioritise, how to prepare, and what strong applicants actually do differently.
For parents of Year 5–6 students
A clear, honest guide to the 11+ process — what it involves, how to support your child's preparation, and how to approach the timeline without the stress.
Recordings always available
Can't make the live session? Every recording is available on request at no cost. Use the Past Sessions page to request access.
How it works
From finding a session to attending live — the whole process takes about two minutes.
Browse upcoming sessions on the Sessions page. Each one lists the topic, date, time, and which year groups it's designed for.
Click Register and fill in a short Google Form — just a name, email, and school. No account needed, no payment details.
Join via Zoom on the day. Ask questions live, get honest answers from someone who has been exactly where your child is now.
What we cover
UCAT strategy, work experience, personal statements, and what medical schools actually look for. For Years 10–11 and Years 12–13.
Most popularTraining contracts, the Bar, and what firms and chambers are actually looking for. Practical advice from students already in the profession's pipeline.
Admissions tests, personal statements, and interview preparation — from current Oxford and Cambridge students who went through it recently.
Routes into investment banking, consulting, and finance — spring weeks, internships, and what competitive applications look like.
Coming soonA practical guide for parents of Year 5–6 students. What the exam involves, how to support preparation at home, and how to approach the timeline calmly.
We regularly add new topics based on what students and parents tell us they need. If there is a topic you would like to see covered, let us know.
Suggest a session →Our ethos
"The guidance that shapes a student's application should not depend on a family's ability to pay for it."
The difference between a strong university application and a weak one often comes down to knowing what to do — when to start, how to structure a personal statement, what an interviewer is actually listening for. That knowledge exists. It just isn't evenly distributed.
The Pathfinders Initiative exists to close that gap. Every session is free to attend. No registration fee, no premium tier, no commitment of any kind. A student attends, learns from someone who has been exactly where they are, and leaves with a clearer path ahead.
Who we are for
Browse upcoming sessions and register in under two minutes. Free, live, and led by students who got there.
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