Academic Mentoring

At A-List, our commitment goes beyond just helping students gain admission to their desired US college. Our academic mentoring and personalised coaching programmes are designed to also help students thrive once they've been accepted.

Who is Academic Mentoring for

Academic Mentoring supports secondary school students who find it challenging to manage and organise their workload, prepare effectively for exams or cope with test anxiety. Academic Mentoring develops self-starting, independent and organised learners who can manage their workload effectively in school, university and beyond.

Our Ivy-League-educated mentors, supported by a dedicated Academic Team, deliver personalised coaching tailored to each student’s needs. Through one-to-one sessions, regular check-ins and an individual Canvas course, our students stay accountable and focused on their goals for improved academic results.

How Academic Mentoring helps

Personalised Revision Consultation (1hr)
A focused planning consultation designed to give students a clear, realistic and bespoke GCSE or A-Level revision roadmap, this one-hour session gives students
  • A fully tailored revision timetable aligned with exam dates
  • Strategic subject prioritisation based on strengths and gaps
  • Scheduling that fits around school, extracurriculars, and personal commitments
  • Study structure adapted to individual learning style
  • Clear weekly targets and revision milestones
Kickstart Revision Programme (3hrs)

A structured mentoring programme designed to provide a focused academic reset, the Kickstart Revision Programme combines strategic planning and targeted skill development to quickly strengthen a student’s revision approach

  • 1 × 45-minute strategic planning session 
  • 5 × 15-minute weekly accountability check-ins 
  • 2 × 30-minute targeted revision skills sessions 

Students receive:

  • A personalised revision timetable and subject strategy 
  • Weekly accountability to maintain momentum and discipline
  • Targeted exam preparation techniques specific to GCSE/A-Level requirements
  •  Study methods refined to suit individual learning preferences  
  •  Ongoing adjustments based on progress and performance
Academic Performance Accelerator (7hrs)

A structured, high-impact mentoring programme that provides sustained support, accountability and bespoke study methodology through student’s exam periods.

  • 1 × 45-minute initial strategic planning session 
  • 8 × 30-minute weekly targeted revision skill & planning sessions over two months 
  • 1 × 45-minute goal review session 
  • 6 × 15-minute weekly accountability check-ins 

Students receive:

  • Goal-setting frameworks with measurable academic benchmarks
  • Structured revision planning and accountability systems
  • Personalised study strategies tailored to learning style and subject choices
  • Techniques to improve focus, consistency and time management skills
  •  Ongoing progress tracking and performance refinement 
"Our mentor Brooke has been wonderful working with Mike*! I wish we had started working with Brooke earlier. Mike went from being an A/B student his freshman and sophomore years to being a straight A student his junior year and I think that was in large part because of Brooke's help with his organization and study habits. She is responsive, thoughtful, and a fabulous mentor. We are very happy with all that she has done to support Mike!" *not his real name
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Our approach to Academic Mentoring

Our Academic Mentoring starts with an intake consultation with our Academic Director Charlotte McKechnie, who sets goals for the student based on their desired improvement.

The student is then matched with a mentor who shares their academic interests. Initially, longer and more frequent sessions are held to establish new working methods.

As the student becomes more independent, mentor and student meet once a week with check-ins in between for ongoing support.
Charlotte McKechnie

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Guiding your journey from start to finish

Whether you are unsure about attending a US university, curious about your chances, or making a last-minute decision, our team are here to provide guidance and support.

Our passionate team of educators focus on enhancing each student's academic portfolio and application to best represent their abilities and aspirations.

To learn more and book the Academic Integrated Mentoring programme with us, start with a 20-minute complimentary call.

What motivated us

With nearly twenty years of test preparation and university advising since 2005, we understand the challenges students face in motivating and organising themselves to study with their increasing workloads. We also recognize the difficulty of stopping work when it becomes unproductive. That's why we created a service to support students in starting and maintaining their study process.