There have never been so many courses, so many options for college and life
More options: The further education sector has expanded to include a wide range of professional and trade apprenticeships and traineeships. Photograph: Getty ImagesThe past decade, in particular, has been marked by a revolution in education.
“A majority of schools now offer a transition year programme, and, in some schools, it is mandatory,” she says.Paul Howard on the Falkland Islands: ‘Coming here confirms the stupid wastefulness of it all’‘We have six cars, one for each of the kids and one for the dog, who has nerve issues’ “The psychometric tests can help students to identify and narrow down their interests. One of the most familiar for guidance counsellors is the Cambridge profile test which assesses abilities and interests in different areas. If you’ve done them in TY, it’s easy to forget the findings and insights they’ve given you, so don’t be afraid to take them again in fifth or sixth year.
“That said, bear in mind that while many courses have an element of maths or statistics that you might not have expected, many colleges have maths centres that will help students to get through this potentially more challenging element of the course. “The student owns the process but the guidance counsellor can help the student to build up their knowledge. We look at patterns in their life in school, what is involved in studying a particular course across every year, and what modules and accreditation will be available.
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