Uni-Assist Hub - Support for Parents of 6th Form Students

Our first two webinars are free so you can try without any obligation. Read the content of each of the webinars below.

Every webinar will be made available online afterwards so you can start the programme at any point, that’s no problem.

If you do attend the live sessions the last 10 minutes of each webinar will be Q & A so you’ll have the opportunity to submit your own questions in real time.

Webinar 1

Kick-start the UCAS process - 10 things every parent needs to know about applying to UK universities.

• How to apply to UCAS

• Timeframe and preparation

• Making the right choices

• Role of the student

• Role of the parent

• Fee status and living costs

• What we offer

Webinar 2

How to make the most of sixth form, so your UCAS application will be irresistible to UK universities.

• Building a strong academic profile

• Making the most of the taught curriculum

• Building an irresistible personal profile

• Making the most of time outside the classroom

• Learning beyond the curriculum

• Service to others

• Preparing for university application (testing, interviews, auditions)

Webinar 3

How to find the right universities and courses, so your UCAS choices fit your personality and career goals.

• How to find the right universities and courses

• Longlisting and shortlisting

• Introduction to Unifrog

• What we can offer as support

• Matching aspiration with reality

• Making an application stand out

Webinar 4

How to find the right universities and courses, so your UCAS choices match your learning style and grade expectations.

• Entrance requirements

• Course structure and assessment

• Teaching Excellence Framework

• What we can offer as support

• Matching aspiration with reality

• Making an application stand out

Webinar 5

How to make the most of university open days, so your UCAS choices give you the experience and career pathway you’re looking for.

• In person or online?

• What to look for

• Dealing with pros and cons

• Day to day life and academics

• Sport and the creatives

• Accommodation costs and travel

• Safety and security

Webinar 6

How to get to grips with the nuts and bolts of the UCAS application, so you can support, guide and steer effectively.

• Nuts and bolts of requirements

• Personal information and fee status

• Academic information

• Personal statement

• School Reference and predicted grades

• Additional Testing, interviews, auditions

Webinar 7

How to craft a compelling UCAS personal statement, so universities find your application enticing, engaging and original.

• Structure and style

• Content

• Academic/ECA balance

• Competencies with evidence

• Applying to slightly different courses

Webinar 8

How to firm up your UCAS choices, so you’re confident they’re the right ones for you.

• Reviewing research materials

• Getting the 5 choices right

• Matching the personal statement to the final shortlist

• The role of the references

• What happens after the application is sent?