A Parent's Guide to Results Day 2022

Results Day – the culmination of months of hard work, when your child receives their exam results and life changes with the opening of an email. The key to surviving Results Day is understanding what happens and how the university admissions process works, particularly as this year it will be set...

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Applying through UCAS – a guide for parents of international students

Applying to university is an exciting time for your child, especially if they have decided they want to study at a university in the UK.

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10 reasons why your child should study in the UK

The UK is one of the most popular overseas study destinations for international students, but is it right for your child? Read on to find out. A higher standard of education

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Applying to university in 2023 | A parent’s timeline

Is your child thinking about going to university in 2023? If they are, it might feel like you have plenty of time before they start this next big adventure. But actually, there are things you could be doing now, both to support them and help make sure their application goes smoothly.

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How to cope when your child goes to university

Let’s be honest, it’s tough being a parent when your child leaves home to go to university. You want them to become the wonderful, confident and independent person you know they can be, but it’s hard to see them go.

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How to Reassure Your Child During Clearing | Parent's Guide

Tens of thousands of students successfully apply to universities every year through Clearing, but how does it work and how can you support your child through this process? Clearing matches applicants to available university places. Your child will be eligible to use Clearing if: they don’t meet the...

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Student Finance | How to help your child budget at university

Part of the university experience for your child is learning how to live independently, pay their bills, and manage their money. So, how can you support your child to be a money-savvy student - particularly during this cost of living crisis? Read on to find out how they can fund their studies and...

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Coping with an ‘Empty Nest’ | A Guide for Parents

For your child, going to university is the start of something new and exciting. For you as a parent, it’s the end of a chapter in your life and theirs.  So how do you cope when they’re not around anymore and the family nest is feeling empty?

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Move in Day | Helping Your Son or Daughter Settle in at University

Moving into university halls, when your son or daughter truly flies the nest – possibly for the first time – must rank among the most stressful life events for parents. But it doesn’t have to be, if you approach things in the right way. Moving in day is emotionally tough, but if you remain...

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