Rachel Fernandes is a Graduate Coach with InGenius Prep based in London, UK. With a BA in Law from Oxford University and the former president of the Oxford Women in Law Society, Rachel has worked as a university admissions counselor for over 4 years and has advised many students applying to esteemed institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group Universities. Now, Rachel brings her expertise and experience in education to her role in counseling students through higher education schooling.
Rachel has served as a speaker on various panels at higher education fairs and Regional Conferences, sharing her deep understanding of the admissions processes at top UK universities. She has also worked closely with Oxford admissions tutors as a representative for the Oxford Law Faculty, giving her an acute understanding of admissions and academic writing techniques. Her passion for social mobility has led her to seek a position as an Access Officer on her college student committee, and she continues to be an empowering force for her students and mentees.
As a counselor, Rachel combines her insider knowledge of the admissions landscape with a passion for helping students articulate their unique strengths. She continues to be a mentor in supporting students pursuing university from underprivileged backgrounds, and her empathic and personalized approach to guidance is designed to give each student the best outcome in their subjects and their higher education journeys.