Students applying for higher education
Gabbitas can support you in all key decisions when selecting the right university in the UK. Just a few of the factors to consider may include entry requirements, facilities, drop-out rates, accommodation and a possible career path following on from university life. For international students wishing to study in the UK, please click here.
Higher Education Profiling
The most important thing is to get you on the right option and Gabbitas can match your qualifications, interests, personal qualities to courses and universities using professional software programs. This process is followed by an in-depth consultation leading to a specific action plan. This plan will include suitable taster courses, open days, etc, as well as recommended further research.
How else can Gabbitas Educational Consultants help?
- Explaining UK and worldwide higher education systems and admissions processes
- Timetable planning – schools have their own deadlines while UCAS has different dates for applications
- Helping with admission tests, the clearing system, personal statements, acquiring the correct work experience and choosing the right option from multiple university offers
- We can give detailed guidance and support on applying to Oxford or Cambridge, or one of the Russell Group of universities
- Assist with equating overseas qualifications and advice on the level of English required
- Practice interviews for specific courses with specialist tutors and explaining some of the financial commitments involved in higher education, i.e. loans and accommodation
- If you need help with identifying your skills and experiences we can give you Skills Audit exercises, which can act as an aide memoire when applying for jobs
- Longer-term career planning and analysis
- Bespoke service to give you the exact support you need at the right time
"Gabbitas were extremely helpful when it came to advising on my twins’ UCAS forms and took us through the process, from narrowing down choices to the best approach in terms of university visits and ways to create a good first impression . I am delighted to say as a direct result of this help that my children received offers from four out of five universities in competitive subjects in what was a most challenging year for UCAS applicants. I would not hesitate to recommend anyone considering using Gabbitas." Mrs E, Berkshire
For more information, please contact Paul Wilcock in our Higher Education and Careers department on 020 7734 0161.