A full range of services for UK and overseas students applying to British universities

Through our associates, Gabbitas Educational Consultants Ltd., we offer detailed, independent advice to both British and overseas students interested in applying to British universities at any level, similarly to those at university who are unhappy with their studies. We also advise mature students interested in university studies later in life. Gabbitas, based in London since it was founded in 1873, offers a comprehensive range of advisory services for parents and students relating to school, college and university education in Great Britain and careers.

Our services include detailed guidance and assistance on the following:

Pre-university studies: planning ahead

• Long term planning for entry to UK universities for those currently being educated in Britain or abroad:
choosing the right courses and gaining the right qualifications to meet entry criteria
• Parents relocating abroad: should our children go to school abroad? How will this affect UK university entry?
• Choosing schools and colleges for sixth form/pre-university studies, revision and retake courses

University entrance: undergraduate and postgraduate options and applications

• How the UK university system works
• Fees and the cost of university education
• Transferring from overseas to a UK university
• Entry requirements for UK universities
• Choosing the right course and university; visiting universities for open days and taster courses, etc.
• Entry to Oxford, Cambridge and medical schools
• UCAS online applications for undergraduate entry: special advisory service via email or face to face for students in any part of the world on how to complete the forms, draft the personal statement, etc.
• Mature students: options and applications
• Graduate applications
• American universities in the UK
• University interview techniques
• Responding to university offers; UCAS Extra and Clearing; what to do if exam results disappoint
• Crisis management - unhappy at university? wrong course/wrong campus?
• Alternatives to university
• Gap year options

Advice is available in person, by telephone, fax or email throughout the year. Consultations usually last about an hour, but can be longer if needed. We also carry out research on behalf of clients into courses, entry requirements, vacancies, etc. Many clients are in regular contract with us throughout the applications process. Telephone consultations are also available for brief advice.

Please note that in the interests of helping to prevent fraudulent university applications, we reserve the right to seek verification of students' qualifications before undertaking any work.

Gabbitas also offers careers assessments for students and other young adults and guidance on job searching and applications.

• A full range of services
• Fees