Regent Scholars Grade 8 | UK University Mentoring

Introduction

The Forward Thinking Mentoring program is highly personalized, beginning with a
deep understanding of each family’s educational values and goals, as well as the
student’s strengths, interests, and individual needs. Whether a student is aiming for
the most competitive universities or would thrive in a smaller, more nurturing
environment, we provide a carefully curated range of options to ensure the best-fit
university for each student.

What makes our team different is our collaborative, team-based approach, led by seasoned educators and experienced college counselors with deep knowledge of both national and international admissions.

We bring together a range of expertise, from former admissions officers and subject specialists to academic advisors and mentoring professionals, to provide each student with comprehensive, well-rounded guidance.

This approach ensures that every aspect of the student’s journey is supported, from academic planning and extracurricular development to essay writing and final university selection.

You’re not just working with one counselor, you’re benefiting from the collective experience and insights of a dedicated team focused on helping your child find the best-fit university and thrive beyond the application process.

What makes our team different is our collaborative, team-based approach, led by seasoned educators, experienced college counselors, and dedicated Student Support Specialists.

Our team includes former admissions officers, academic advisors, subject experts, and mentoring professionals who work together to provide personalized, 360° support for each student.

What Sets Our Team Apart

Expertise. Collaboration. Care.

Our Student Support Specialists play a key role in tracking progress, providing accountability, and ensuring students stay on top of goals, deadlines, and development plans. They act as an ongoing touchpoint between mentoring sessions, giving students an added layer of encouragement and structure. Our Student Support Specialists can also help with study schedules, revision strategies and personal projects. Having gone through similar academic stages and challenges, they can easily identify students who need just that extra push, structure, or encouragement.

With this integrated approach, families benefit from the collective expertise of a committed team, all focused on helping your child find their best-fit university and thrive throughout the journey and beyond.

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Regent Scholars

The Regent Scholars is designed for students entering the Forward Thinking Mentoring journey in Grade 8 (Year 9).

Starting early provides students with a significant advantage: it enables long-term planning, early skill development, and the time needed to build an academic and extracurricular profile that has depth.

Beginning the mentoring process at this stage also allows our team to develop a deep understanding of the student and family over time, fostering a strong, personalized support system that evolves with the student's growth and goals.

This package is ideal for students planning to apply to universities in the UK. It offers comprehensive, end-to-end guidance, from early academic planning through to university applications and the final acceptance of an offer after high school graduation.

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Our Approach

At Forward Thinking Mentoring, our approach is grounded in personalization, long-term development, and student wellbeing. We focus on more than just university admissions, we help students grow into confident, capable young adults ready for life beyond school.

Best-Fit University Recommendations

We believe there is no one-size-fits-all path. Our team takes the time to understand each student's academic strengths, interests, goals, and personal values in order to recommend universities where they will thrive, academically, socially, and personally.

Prioritizing Student Wellbeing

Student success is closely tied to emotional and mental wellbeing. We build strong, trusting relationships with students, providing mentorship that supports not only academic progress but also personal growth, resilience, and balance.

Developing Student Profiles

We guide students in building a compelling and authentic profile over time, one that showcases their academic achievements, passions, extracurricular involvement, leadership, and community impact. This profile becomes the foundation of a strong and distinctive university application.

Providing a Supportive Network

Mentoring with us means students and families are never navigating this journey alone. We provide a reliable support system that includes access to experienced mentors, global application expertise, and ongoing guidance tailored to every stage of the process.

Regent Scholars

This package includes a monthly session and support in the following areas of the application process

Academic, Personal & Developmental Support

Academic and personal guidance
Consistent, long-term mentorship
Goal setting and future planning
Time management and study skills
Revision planning and exam strategies
Profile building and extracurricular development
Course selection advice (annually)
Tutoring and enrichment recommendations
Summer and activities profile feedback
Internship and in-school activity suggestions
Regular one-on-one progress check-ins
Academic planning
Support for digital portfolios or personal websites
Soft skills coaching (e.g. communication, networking)
Study accountability and progress tracking
Extracurricular balance advice
Mentorship for personal projects and competitions
Social media guidance for applicants

Strategic Guidance for Global University Admissions

Assessment of best-fit universities
Feedback on university list development
Essay reviews (initial and final drafts)
Interview preparation and mock interviews
Recommendation letter strategy and guidance
Support with final decision-making
Review of activities and achievements list
Portfolio review (for creative or specialist courses)
Scholarship application guidance (if required)

Pricing

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Total

$50,000 / AED 185,000

Upon Enrollment