THE transition from school to college can seem a mountain to climb for any teenager, but help is available in Grimsby.
School leavers will be welcomed into Franklin College on Thursday night as staff prepare to hold their informative open evening.
From A level to BTEC courses, staff are confident there will be something to suit every student.
Principal Trevor Wray said: "The open evening is a chance for parents and student to come and see what we have to offer.
"We are expecting about 800 new students to come through our doors in September.
"However, we want to make sure that each one of them feels comfortable and has had an insight to what we are about beforehand.
"We are glad to be able to say that we have the best A level and BTEC results in the area."
"Franklin College offers pupils 77 courses in total with 56 of these at an advanced level.
"There is so much that our students can take advantage of, from art and design course and health and social care, to humanities and science.
"I am looking forward to meeting our potential new pupils on the night."
Those already attending the college, spoke told the Grimsby Telegraph to let others know why they decided to come to Franklin once they left school.
Freya Whittaker, 16, is now studying textiles, English, media and sociology.
She said: "The college offers a wide choice of subjects, which was exactly what I was looking for when leaving school.
"They were able to match a subject to all of my interests.
"Coming to college gives you the start of independence and I would encourage anyone to come here."
Jess Horton, 16, studies media, English literature and sociology.
"I preferred to come to a college rather than sixth form," she said.
"Here you are not treated like a student and you are trusted to have free time to get on with your own work."
Adam Jackson, 18, said Franklin College prepares you for university.
He is studying film studies, maths and project design.
He said: "I really enjoy it here, the courses they have differ a lot so everyone can find something they enjoy."
Jake Drant, 18, said: "There is a great atmosphere here and you settle in quickly."
The open evening is on Thursday from 6pm to 8.30pm, at Franklin College, in Chelmsford Avenue, Grimsby.
WIDE RANGEFranklin College has more than just a range of subjects to offer its new students in September. Other things include: Brand new Services to Students facilities open Spring 2013 Brand new reception open Spring 2013 Newly refurbished college shop Additional student social area with meeting facilities and wifi access Covered courtyard open Spring 2013 New state-of-the-art media facilities Fully refurbished ICT facilities New business and finance teaching area New bespoke health and social care teaching spaces The only provider of UK career academies in the area with four academies in business, law, health and science and engineering. New daily bus service from Alford via Mablethorpe and North Somercotes.