university of exeter
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Involving parents in the process of College Admissions and Keeping it Real!By Vivienne Fenandoe, Project Manager – India, University of Exeter(UK)
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Tiger Mom or Helicopter Parents
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Emotional drivers for student and parents
Safe campus & city
Supported (Academically / Socially)
Happy and welcomed
Environment that respects home country
Education for a career
Parents’ dream University
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• Established in 1855
• A member of the Russell Group
• The University has c. 19,900 students from
130 different countries • Top 1% of Universities in the World
Logical drivers for student and parents
Student qualifications
Recognition of degree
Scholarships or Bursaries
Work rights & Internships
Campus v/s city life
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Parents can help
Quality controller of the application
Open discussion about university choices
Candid discussion on finances
Encourage student to take ownership of the admissions
process
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Student First
Academically – what subject excites and challenges you?
What subject would you like to explore?
What subject are you willing to spend hours of effort?
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• MPhil/PHD
• Typically 3-4 years in duration • MRes/MA and MSc by Research
• £235 million investment in research infrastructure and staff • Second highest success rate with Research Council applications in the Russell Group
• Research income has more than doubled in the last 5 years
Parents must avoid
Writing college essays
Requesting recommendation letters
Contacting the admissions office
Comparisons to other students
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University support to Parents
Parent Events
Campus Tours
Parents’ blog & Facebook page
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£475 million investment in new facilities
Counsellors’ Role
Be the students’ ally
Conduct exclusive information sessions for parents
Highlight career opportunities for non-traditional programmes
Take students’ on a self-reflection journey – for programme &
university choice
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Co-Founder Paperless Post - BA Classics
Chairman Alibaban - BA English
CEO Starbucks - BS Communications
Does success need a specific subject?
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• Duration of study 3-4 years
• Interdisciplinary options available
• Work Placements/Study Abroad Options
• Tuition Fees range from £15,500 to £27,000
• All applications to be submitted on www.ucas.com
• Medical School applications 15 October
• International UCAS deadline 15 January
A Milestone Decision?
University decision – impacts immediate future but not long term future
Students will gain real-world experience
All universities have academic and social opportunities
Students will learn more about themselves!
It is not the end of the road…