University of Exeter presentation at UGC-2016

1. Involving parents in the process of College Admissions and
Keeping it Real!
By Vivienne Fenandoe, Project Manager – India, University of Exeter(UK)

2. Tiger Mom or Helicopter Parents

3. 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

4. • 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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5. 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

6. 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?

7. • 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

8. University support to
Parents
Parent Events
Campus Tours
Parents’ blog & Facebook page

9. £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

10. Co-Founder Paperless Post - BA Classics
Chairman Alibaban - BA English
CEO Starbucks - BS Communications
Does success need a specific subject?

11. • 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…

12. Thank you
Vivienne Fenandoe
v.i.fenandoe@exeter.ac.uk