With A level results out next week, many parents and
teenagers are anxiously awaiting confirmation from #UCAS of a #university place in the
autumn. Signs are good with reports of more places available this year, so don’t
be put off if the grades received this week have slipped slightly.
In this event, the single most important piece of advice is
to act swiftly and pick up the phone. It is second nature for a parent to want
to put things right for their offspring, but in this instance, stand back and
let your teenager make the calls.
Universities with places to fill will be looking for
motivated, enthusiastic students who demonstrate an ability to live and study
away from home. An anxious parent is not who they want to hear from, rather a
keen teenager who can show they are not put off by a bit of grade slippage and
can express why they still really want to study that course at their
university.
A bit of preparation and practice in advance of results day will
help.
- Gather all the paperwork and course prospectuses together now and have admissions contact numbers ready.
- Re-read the course structure and modular content, to appear enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the parts of the course that appeal to you.
- Consider why you chose that university in particular and what you have to offer by way of getting involved within the university community. Sport, The Arts, volunteering, work experience abroad-university is all about new experiences and broadening your horizons.
- Texting, social media and email mean today’s teenagers don’t
often talk in a 'business-like' way on the phone, so doing a few mock conversations with tips on how to
appear confident, concise and credible will help.
- Store 01865 522066 on speed dial and our team of experts will be on hand to offer advice and support.
If your A Level results are not as expected and you need some advice and support with UCAS and Clearing, call us on 01865 522066. Our team of experienced, expert consultants are here to help.
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