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About Nova Scholars
Nova Scholars was founded by Teresa Song — global education strategist, LSE-trained economist, and former investment banker — to solve a problem she saw across students of all levels: they were working hard, but without direction, resilience, or a true sense of agency.
For over 15 years, Teresa has coached students from all walks of life — from those just beginning their academic journey to those already on track for Russell Group Universities and Oxbridge. Her coaching firm, recognised for its transformational results, has maintained an unparalleled success rate in school and university placements — but more importantly, it has helped students become someone they didn’t think they could be.
Programmes
Academic Strategy Coaching
Our Academic Strategy Coaching equips students with the tools, systems, and mindset to excel sustainably—without burnout. Through personalised study plans, time and energy management techniques, and proven performance frameworks, we help students transform how they learn, not just what they learn.
University Admissions Mentorship
A tailored, strategic journey designed to help students stand out in competitive applications to Oxbridge, Russell Group, and other top-tier universities. From personal statement development and interview preparation to extracurricular positioning, we guide students with precision and purpose every step of the way.
Career & Purpose Discovery
Our Career & Purpose Discovery programme guides students through pathway planning, internship exploration, and personal branding—helping them gain clarity on who they are, what they want, and how to align their ambitions with real-world opportunities.
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Emotional Mastery & Self Leadership
The strongest foundation for success is self-mastery. This programme helps students develop emotional resilience, intrinsic motivation, and self-awareness—so they can stand strong in the face of pressure, communicate with confidence, and stay grounded in who they are, no matter the challenge.
Coaching Philosophy
Nova Scholars Philosophy: The Nova Way
“Bright minds need bold strategies.”
At Nova Scholars, we believe that success isn’t just about effort—it’s about direction, belief, and environment. Our students are not machines. They are thinkers, dreamers, builders. We don’t just prepare them for tests; we prepare them for the world.
We coach from a belief in human potential: that each student, no matter how gifted, must learn how to manage their energy, master their emotions, and map out their own purpose. We don’t impose one-size-fits-all solutions. We help each student unlock their own Nova—Latin for new star—a symbol of explosive brilliance, often born from pressure and transformation.
The NOVA Model ™
Navigate Identity
Understand who you are before deciding where you’re going
Optimize Systems
Great results come from great habits
Vision with Strategy
Goals without strategy are just wishes
Activate Self-Leadership
You are your greatest asset. Learn to lead yourself.
Success Stories
Teresa is incredible to work with. Our son had real problems across the board with a number of his subjects. His predicted grades were in danger and university options limited. Having Teresa step in to manage our son’s academic life, opened numerous doors for him at school and beyond.
Parents of Year 12 student
My son and daughter came to London knowing conversational English if that. Teresa coached my son for six months and helped him get into the secondary school of his dreams. He even got an academic scholarship! The results speak for themselves.
Parent of year 9 student
The time I spent with Teresa was never easy, but it was always worth it. At the time, I didn’t always understand why she challenged me so much. Teresa taught me that hard work pays off and that the more prepared you are, the easier things can be.
Student in year 8
