Applying to university…
How a personal tutor can help…
We can provide tutors that can help individual students across the university and higher education application process. A good personal statement highlighting a potential student’s unique outlook and skill set is the first step to being accepted by the university or higher education facility your child has chosen.
A personal statement has a limit of 4,000 characters, so it is paramount that a personal statement is focused, relevant, shows the individual’s positive attributes and strengths, as well as being clear and concise.
It is always good for a student to ask for advice or get a parent or teacher to look over their personal statement, however a personal tutor can advise and help a student write their personal statement right from the beginning of the process. Our tutors know what university admissions are looking for, so can direct a student in the right direction from the first step, through multiple re-drafts to their final draft and application.
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UCAS tip…
In the personal details section of the application, there’s the option to add a nominated person (i.e parent/guardian). This allows the nominated individual to contact UCAS – or the universities they have applied to – on their behalf to discuss the status of their application. All you need is their Personal ID and be able to answer basic security questions.
Note: You will not be able to discuss details of your son or daughter’s application with UCAS or any of the universities they have applied to unless you have nominated access.
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The jump from college to university…
The transition from A-level to a degree can be a daunting prospect, not only can it mean your son or daughter living away from home for the first time, having to make new friends in a new town, managing bills and their budget. But once they get their head round this, they will discover two things:
1. University is a lot tougher than college
And…
2. They will have a lot more free time. This may sound great to them; however, it means they hold a lot more responsibility.
University students will be given a much higher work load and extra reading materials (all at a much higher level), and be expected to make contributions to classes and group activity without being prompted to do so.
The onus is much more on them during a degree course, and this will only increase through this period and furthermore if they choose to continue their education after; such as a masters or PhD.
A personal tutor can advise on the best way to manage this new workload, help them through this process, not only in significant academic improvement (i.e. through advice and help with class and exam preparation, coursework and essay writing skills etc.) but also through personal motivation; ultimately driving towards a self-reliance, and maintaining these standards after improvement.
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Essay or dissertation support…
This can be valuable for students at university level who may need additional support in marshalling and presenting information. The determining principle in such situations is always that the tutor provides guidance, feedback and support to the student.
A personal tutor can help a student feel prepared for upcoming exams, provide support with coursework and final dissertation; whether it be through short-term tuition prior to an exam, focusing on intensive revision, organisation, great study tips and a boost in confidence. Or long-term tuition that can help drive significant academic improvement across the course of a degree, instilling a work ethic, which can ultimately help work towards a student’s self-reliance, and provide a foundation in-order to achieve their long-term goals.
For further information or to enquire about personal tuition please complete our enquiry form to provide us with all the initial details required, or feel free to call on 020 8446 3963.
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