#SS-02-11 A Parent and Supporter’s Guide to University Entry
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- Course level: All Levels
About Course
University of ReadingDescription
Support your child to make informed decisions with this university parent guide
Navigating the Higher Education application process can be confusing for young people and their parents. This course will help you to support your young person in the university application process.
You’ll explore the application timeline and key decision dates, such as when to register, and the deadline for submitting personal statements. This course will also address common concerns such as what financial aid is available, and what support services your young person will have access to throughout their time at university.
Who will you learn with?
20 years experience working in careers and Higher Education helping young people with their post 16 choices.
Who developed the course?
The University of Reading has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and enterprise.
What Will I Learn?
- Explore the range of higher education options available
- Identify and understand key dates in the application process
- Collect practical tips on how to make the most of university open days
- Investigate financial implications of studying at university
- Apply understanding of the process and being prepared for any unexpected outcomes
Topics for this course
Welcome
Welcome to the course00:01:08
Building a community
What do you know about higher education
Researching higher education
This course has a variety of common concerns about college, such as what financial aid is available and what support services are available to young people while they are in college. Very good course.
The course gave me the time to apply and the key decision dates, such as when to register and when to submit a personal statement. It was really useful.
Navigating the higher education application process can be confusing for today's young adults and parents. This course helps us a lot in the college application process.
Amy Faibrother's teaching method is very good, very easy to understand, and also let me into deep thinking.
Material Includes
- Official Certificate
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Target Audience
- The course is for parents, carers, and supporters of students that are entering university and who may be leaving home for the first time.
- This course will also be useful for staff in local authorities supporting children in care and teaching staff looking for CPD training and to learn more about the university process.