Think the world’s top universities are out of reach? We’re here to change that.
For free. For good.
Dreaming of Oxford, Harvard, or another top university but not sure where to begin? Project Access matches you with someone who’s already been through it and who gets what it’s like to be in your shoes.
ABOUT PROJECT ACCESS
We started Project Access to break down the barriers that keep high-potential, low-opportunity students out of the world’s top universities.
Applying is hard enough. But it’s even harder when you don’t have the right info, support, or anyone to ask. Maybe you’re the first in your family to apply. Maybe your school’s never sent someone to Oxbridge or the Ivy League. Maybe it all just feels out of reach.
We’ve been there. That’s why we created Project Access: a completely free, one-to-one mentorship programme for students from underrepresented backgrounds, applying to top undergraduate or graduate courses.
Our Programmes connect you with mentors from top universities worldwide who’ve been through the exact application process you’re navigating. Whether you’re applying for undergraduate courses or competitive graduate programmes, you’ll get personalised guidance from someone who’s been in your shoes.
From standout European universities like Sciences Po and Bocconi to top US schools like Columbia and Stanford, and leading UK institutions including Oxford and LSE, our mentors have been there. And they’ll help you get there too.
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One-to-One Guidance
Get matched with a mentor who studies your dream subject at your dream university. They’ll guide you through every step: from perfecting your application essays, to preparing for interviews, to understanding what life at that university is really like.
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Our Resource Hub
On our custom-built platform, you’ll find everything from personal statement guides to interview tips, with videos, PDFs, and quick quizzes to help you stay on track. It’s available 24/7, so you can learn at your own pace, whenever it works for you.
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A Global Network
Join a global community of students applying to top universities, just like you. You’ll meet people from around the world who understand the pressure, the doubts, and the big goals. Mentors and volunteers who’ve been through it are here to help every step of the way.
MEET STUDENTS JUST LIKE YOU
“It’s incredible that the mentoring is free – it makes it so accessible and my mentor was amazing, and I now have a friend to keep in touch with! It gave me confidence and made the exam season feel more calm. Thank you for the written resources – it’s nice to get advice from current students who give realistic and detailed information!”
Daniella, former Project Access mentee,
now a Law student at LSE
Whether you’re stuck between two degrees or just figuring out what UCAS even is, our free Guidebook helps you make sense of it all, on your own time.
Whether you’re a student, mentor, or partner.
We’d love to hear from you and make things happen.
Your starting point for the road to top universities.
Next stop: a mentor to help you get there.
