Colleges and Careers at LANNA
A Mini Blog Series
A Roadmap to University Success: Exploring Unifrog and LANNA’s University Preparation Programme
Lanna International School supports students through a comprehensive university preparation programme. We also use Unifrog, a powerful tool supporting students’ academic and career planning. Here’s a look at how our approach and these resources work together to ensure that our students are ready to achieve their dreams.
Starting Early: Preparing for the Journey Ahead
At LANNA, we believe in beginning university preparation as early as Year 8. By starting early, we ensure that students, parents, and counsellors are aligned and well-prepared for the intricacies of university applications. Our students graduate with internationally recognised qualifications, including A Levels, IGCSEs, and a WASC-accredited high school diploma, providing access to universities around the world. But a successful university application involves much more than academics alone.
What Top Universities Look for Beyond Grades
Top universities evaluate various qualities beyond grades, including:
- Academic Excellence: Strong A Level grades and standardised test scores (like the SAT, IELTS, TMUA or UCAT) are important benchmarks.
- Super-curricular Involvement: Universities value students who go above and beyond in their chosen subjects, engaging in activities like research, competitions, and online courses.
- Modern Work Skills: Universities are looking for skills such as leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and problem-solving, often developed through extracurriculars such as sports, music, community service, Model UN, and school mentoring.
Unifrog: A One-Stop Platform for University and Career Planning
Unifrog is an intuitive platform that LANNA students use to explore their interests, discover university and career options, and develop a strategic path for success. Here are some of the features Unifrog offers:
- Exploring Pathways: With tools like the Careers and Subjects Libraries, students can explore potential career paths, read insightful guides, and attend webinars on various fields and university options.
- Recording Achievements: Students can document their skills, activities, and academic achievements, creating a strong foundation for university applications.
- Comparing Global Opportunities: Unifrog offers detailed information on English-medium universities worldwide, allowing students to weigh their options and make informed decisions.
- Application Support: Unifrog assists students with essential application components, such as writing personal statements, drafting CVs, and completing essays, tailored for different global systems.
Engaging Parents in the Process
Parents play a critical role in university preparation. Unifrog encourages students and parents to explore future planning together by setting up parent accounts, where parents can access the same functionality as students and discuss aspirations with their child.
With Unifrog and LANNA’s university preparation resources, we’re committed to supporting our students on their journey to university and beyond. At LANNA, we prepare students not only to succeed academically but to thrive in a complex, interconnected world.
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