It may be a matter of common sense, “but that’s where we have to start,” says Sylvie Corre, director of the Brest Information and Orientation Center (CIO). “The future student will benefit from asking himself what he likes, whether his way of working and his temperament lead him towards autonomy or not, what his favorite subjects are, whether or not he has a competitive spirit, whether he wants to move or not. The goal is to encourage one’s own analysis.”
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The message applies to parents and young people alike. “Parcoursup can be scary because the site is very dense. There is both the stress of shaping your future for the high school graduate and that of seeing your child leave for the parents,” notes Sylvie Corre. “But the earlier we explore the online platform’s files, the better we can get to grips with it and find leads.” National Education psychologist, Sylvie Youinou also reminds us that we can connect to it all year round. “I highly recommend the site’s Frequently Asked Questions.” In addition, a physical meeting in the IOC is of course recommended. “We are expanding our schedules over all school periods. In Brest, we offer parent workshops in small groups and by reservation, the next one will take place on February 12.” In addition to the collective information given in high schools by head teachers and psychologists, MOOCs (online courses with free registration), such as that of France Université Numérique, can help. And the last essential step: open days and orientation forums, which complete the toolbox. Next dates: Info’sup at the Le Chorus exhibition center in Vannes, January 17 and 18, and the Azimut show in Brest at the Penfeld exhibition center, from January 23 to 25, in Brest.
The first phase of formulating wishes, which begins on January 15, will last until March 13. “At this point, now is not the time to censor yourself. On the contrary, we must broaden the range of choices and allow ourselves several different axes, especially since there is no hierarchy in the wishes”, recalls the Academic Director of Information and Orientation, Pascal Brasslet. “This is the moment when families can take the time to compare the location, the cost, the acceptance of scholarships, the teaching methods and the recognition of the diplomas of the targeted training courses”, continues the Brest IOC. For Pascal Brasselet, the two most important months will be April and May. “This period must be used to organize your preferences and be able to choose quickly, when the first answers arrive, from June 2.” Especially, insists the DRAIO, “the timetable for final choices has been tightened this year. The classification of pending wishes will take place, no longer at the end of June, but from June 6 to 10. It is all the more important not to think at the last moment.”
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