University Application Tutors

International Scholars Tuition has been providing helpful advice to Hong Kong students, who are applying to the top universities in the UK (UCAS), USA (Common App), HK (Non-JUPAS), and Canada (Ontario OAUC) since 2005. Most IST students hope to study Medicine, Law, Business, Economics, or STEM. We often recommend that Med and Law applicants target the UK first because students may enter directly after secondary school, whereas in the USA, students must enter Pre-Med or Pre-Law for at least two years and then score high on the MCAT or LSAT. IST tutors can help with every step of the process, but most students request the most help with the personal statement, application essays, and interview practice. The most successful applicants have excellent grades, outstanding letters of reference, exceptional extra-curricular activities and internships, near perfect test scores, and a long list of accomplishments that display a passion for the field of study.

University Application Tutor (2025 – Present)

We feel very fortunate that Miss Angela Chan, an exceptional individual who will be guiding students in crafting compelling personal statements at IST. Angela has been accepted in Medicine MBBS/BSc at Imperial College London, a testament to her proven ability to articulate her strengths and aspirations effectively in the face of highly competitive admissions processes. Her success in securing unconditional offers from top-tier universities, including Imperial College London, King’s College London, and Newcastle University, demonstrates her mastery of personal statement writing.

Angela’s diverse background further enhances her ability to guide students from various disciplines. Her outstanding academic achievements, including 7 A*s at A-Level with outstanding results in subjects like Physics, Maths, Chemistry, and Biology, along with her active involvement in debating and MUN, showcase her extraordinary writing, analytical, and communication skills. Her experience in research and healthcare settings, as well as her volunteer work, provides her with a rich understanding of the qualities and experiences that admissions committees value. This unique combination of academic excellence and real-world background makes Angela an ideal mentor for students seeking to create impactful personal statements.

Principal University Application Tutor (2005 – Present)

Mr Don Ho has been helping students achieve their academic goals since 2005 when IST was founded. Each year, Mr Ho has consistently advised students on how to best prepare their applications, especially their personal statements, essays, and interviews. In Don’s most successful year, both of his Oxford applicants received full scholarships: The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholarship and the Jardine Scholarship. Don has also had a high success rate advising Oxford Law applicants, especially for the LNAT and the interviews. That being said, Mr Ho is also happy to help students applying for Medicine and other degrees, including Master degrees.