Our advisors
Guided by British education expertise
Every Degree UK family is supported by experienced advisers who understand both the American and British education systems.
Kristy-Lee Heaton, MA, PGCE
Head of British Education | Degree UK
Kristy brings extensive experience in British education and university admissions, including personally guiding students to successful offers from both Oxford and Cambridge.
A former Head of Department at the prestigious Marlborough College, she holds a Master's degree in Education and has taught in both the UK and United States, giving her a distinctive understanding of both educational systems.
As Head of British Education, Kristy oversees Degree UK's academic standards and admissions strategies.
Every family's journey begins with a private, one-hour consultation with Kristy, who assesses each student's ambitions and qualifications before selecting the most appropriate adviser and admissions approach.
Our Expert Admissions Advisers
Our UK-based advisers are experienced educators and admissions specialists who remain actively involved in British education today.
Their firsthand knowledge of current university admissions requirements, academic expectations and selection processes enables them to provide informed, practical guidance on preparing the strongest possible application.
Carefully selected for their expertise, our advisers work closely with each family to develop a compelling application tailored to the student's strengths, ambitions and chosen universities.
Every programme benefits from Kristy's senior educational oversight, combining specialist knowledge with personalised attention throughout the admissions journey.