About Lindsey Smith
FOUNDER-ALTAHIGHER
I think it is an absolute privilege to support people as they make decisions about their future, and I’ve been doing exactly that since 2004 when I first worked with Aimhigher Liverpool. I’ve also had roles with agencies and projects such as Connexions and a Lifelong Learning Network, as well as within several universities. This means that I have read thousands of personal statements (from both an application and admissions perspective) and I have supported many people to find and access their ideal course.
History…
As you might expect, I absolutely love learning new things and so I’ve often studied alongside my work to enhance my skills and knowledge. I have bachelor’s degrees in English and Psychology, a master’s in Practice-based Research (which focused on white working-class boys’ engagement with outreach) and I have a Level 4 IAG qualification, which I am currently upgrading to a Level 6 in career guidance theory. However, I was the first person in my family to go to university and I was nothing short of erratic when I chose my first course, so I completely understand some of the fear and confusion that can go along with making those decisions.
“It’s very encouraging to have someone patient listening to what I have to say and guide me when I feel like no one is on my side”
WHAT I STAND BY
My values
Trustworthy
Backed by education and years of experience, AltaHigher will always deliver with trust and integrity
Inclusive
Nobody should be held back by their background. I believe that education should be open to all and everyone should be encouraged to aspire
Inspiring
Inspire, excite and ignite passions in people to go on to higher learning, achieving all they set out to do
Currently…
Thankfully, I grew out of my early chaotic approach to university and now have a BA (hons) in English, a Bsc. (hons) in Psychology, which I gained through seven years of part-time study with the Open University, an NVQ Level 4 in Advice and Guidance (which I am in the process of enhancing to a Level 6 in Career Guidance Theory) and a Msc. in Practice Based Research.
My Masters focused on white working-class boys and the reasons why they engage less with university outreach, and education as a whole, compared with their peers in other demographic groups. I have an enormous passion for learning and inspiring young people to dream big and use education to fulfil those dreams.