Accept or Reject? It’s time to answer University's offer!

As enticing as it is to live on campus, choosing a university where you will spend three to four years of your academic career is a difficult decision. But once institutions start offering you enticing offers, the true challenge begins: deciding which offer to accept.

Let me give you some advice on how to make any official decisions about where you want to study.

Note:

Here we are discussing about UCAS, the British University System but you can apply to other countries’ universities as well!

Making the foremost choice:

Following are some factors that you need to consider while making any decision regarding university and course selection. 

1. Does this Uni fit into your preference list?

You might need to create a list of the colleges you've applied to that order. Then, to obtain a clearer understanding, do some study online or by using prospectuses. To better understand the setting where you might spend your three to four years of education, you can also visit the university physically if you can. With just a call or email, the majority of universities will gladly arrange a visit. 

2. What does the Course Outline look like?

Don’t forget to look at the course outline while checking the university offers and in the excitement of starting a new phase of life, university charm, new city hustle, and other fun. Thoroughly check out and compare the courses of different universities. Then make one selection based on your interests.

3. How is the university placed in league tables?

Ranking of the university in the national league table should never be the main reason for selection. Factors you need to consider before accepting any offer are student feedbacks as students give quite much honest reviews about the university. 

4. Is it a conditional or unconditional offer?

Evaluate both conditional and unconditional offers when considering university offers, and make sure you understand what the university is actually providing. A conditional offer, for instance, is one that comes with specific terms and conditions, such as a minimum IB score of 35 points with a 6 in English HL. Accepting the offer is fine if you believe you match the institution's requirements, but you shouldn't if your score differs somewhat from the score the university has specified.

Let's say if you're near to the mentioned score and missing the opportunity by one or two points you may call the admission department and talk to them about the situation. As some universities are flexible in their terms so they will tell you about their policy. 

Whereas accepting an unconditional offer means making a rigid decision about the place in the university. And according to UCAS, you won’t be able to have an insurance choice (a backup choice).

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