Managing Stakeholders

Counsellors need to empower students and parents to make informed decisions about university admissions. Sharing our knowledge allows us to work together as a community

Parents can have very definite ideas about which are suitable degrees and which are just ‘games’. But no child should be coerced into a career that doesn’t match their skillset, says Fareha Yusuf

Applying to university is a significant step for students and their families. But parental expectations can often create additional pressure for students. How do we deal with this?