Professional services for students applying to UK universities

Professional advice services for students applying to UK universities

Gabbitas Education offers detailed, independent advice to both British and overseas students interested in applying to UK universities at any level and can help guide those at university who are unhappy with their studies. They 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.

Pre-university studies: planning ahead

We can give detailed guidance and assistance regarding:

  • 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

Let us help and advise you on topics such as:

  • 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
  • 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. Gabbitas also carry out research on behalf of clients into courses, entry requirements, vacancies, etc. Many clients remain in regular contact throughout the applications process. Telephone consultations are also available for brief advice.

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