First, choose a pre-university category suitable for students:
British foundation can be roughly divided into two categories:
The first category is the comprehensive preparatory course.
There is no specially designated connecting university, and the matriculation results are recognized by many universities. After graduating from preparatory courses, students apply for undergraduate courses with the results of preparatory courses. This kind of preparatory course gives students more choices. For example, the preparatory course of Bellebis College is recognized by 50 universities including Durham University and York University. But such a preparatory course will also have certain risks. Once the results of the preparatory course are not satisfactory, there is no guarantee of what kind of university you can apply for after the preparatory course. Therefore, this kind of preparatory course is suitable for students with excellent academic performance and good English level who are interested in sprinting to prestigious schools. International colleges and universities offer comprehensive preparatory courses. For example, the preparatory courses of Asia-Africa College and UCL (University College London) are the preparatory courses under universities, while Abbe College and Queen Isabella College are international colleges, offering comprehensive preparatory courses.
Another kind of preparatory course can be called one-on-one preparatory course.
Students who apply for the preparatory courses offered by universities themselves or the only designated preparatory courses can enter the corresponding majors of the corresponding universities for undergraduate study. Although the choice of this preparatory course is relatively small, it is still very secure for further study. Of course, not all British universities begin to have their own preparatory courses. For example, in the preparatory course of the University of Sheffield, the "engineering empire", as long as students reach 60% in the preparatory course and 65% in English during the preparatory course, they can successfully enter the first year of university. Of course, students don't need to take IELTS again.
Therefore, when consulting, parents should communicate with the consultant in detail about the students' situation and choose the appropriate preparatory courses and schools for the students together.
The general IELTS requirement of preparatory colleges is 4.5-5.5, and individual schools have requirements for IELTS scores. If students' IELTS level is not up to standard, they can apply for language study before class.
In addition, most schools now accept students who have finished Grade Two, so parents who have long planned to go abroad can choose Grade Two to study abroad.
Second, determine the professional direction of students' study.
The pre-university courses in Britain are a good transition for students. During the pre-university course, students can't decide the specific major, but only the study direction, such as business, law, media, computer, urban planning, engineering and so on. British universities all have their own strong majors, and students can choose according to their own majors.
For example, students who want to study accounting, finance, economics and other majors can choose Exeter University, School of Asian and African Studies, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool and so on. If students want to study engineering, they can choose UCL University, Newcastle University, Sheffield University and so on. If students want to study media, such as the University of Sheffield and the University of East Anglia, they can be the first choice.
Students and parents are advised to decide which university to apply for according to their professional development direction. Closely combine students' learning and development direction with the strong disciplines of universities.
Another thing to remind everyone is that parents have to make decisions for their children. Students and parents sometimes disagree about their majors. Because the students who graduated from high school are young and have little social experience, it is suggested not to overemphasize the wishes of children at this time. Of course, this does not mean that you can completely ignore your child's thoughts. At this time, parents are advised to communicate with their children more, or directly with consultants, so that consultants can explain to their children some situations of living and studying abroad and the planning of their career prospects.
Third, the selected institutions and professional direction
After defining the categories of institutions and the general direction of majors, it is necessary to finally determine the schools. This choice is a test of technology. Parents are advised to consult professional study abroad experts in detail. Generally speaking, schools can be selected according to their overall level, and it is suggested to combine professional ranking and comprehensive ranking to judge. For example, if students want to study "Accounting and Finance", a popular major in Britain, they can choose the pre-university course in the direction of business at the University of Exeter. The University of Exeter ranks 9th in comprehensive and 2nd in specialty. Graduates majoring in accounting and finance have a very good local employment rate and can be the first choice for such students.
Fourth, prepare materials and submit applications.
The application materials are slightly different according to whether the students are senior two or senior three, that is, the graduation materials of high school, but personal statements, letters of recommendation from tutors, high school transcripts and so on. Must provide.
Another question that parents are concerned about is when is the best time to start applying. Studying abroad is a major event that affects students' future. Parents are advised to consult in advance. Generally, you can start preparing one year to one and a half years before the expected time to study abroad. Some schools apply for pre-university through UCAS system, such as York University, Durham University and Bristol University. Students need to apply at least one year in advance.