Finding help

Finding help

Okay, now you have an action plan to get you ready for university study. Don't worry, you are not alone! Even if you are the first person in your family to consider higher education, there's plenty of help available.

Talk to your teachers and advisers

Your school or college should be your first port of call: speak with your head of year, careers adviser or form tutor and ask for their advice.

Talk to your local university

Universities provide lots of support through their libraries, student support services, careers centres and outreach teams. Some of this support is available to students before they apply to university so it is worth contacting your local university to find out what help they can offer.

Look at university websites

Some universities provide online study skills support, along with guidance to help you with your current school level work and independent projects. Make sure you check university websites to find out more.

Look at schemes and programmes for widening participation

Universities deliver study skills training, preparation days, masterclasses, mentoring, tutoring and summer schools to support students before they apply to university. Search university websites for outreach, widening participation or undergraduate recruitment.

Look at library support

Your local library might also be able to help you to become a more successful learner. Some provide training sessions, and many will have resources on learning more effectively.