UCAS sending out razors and tampons?

I saw on Twitter that UCAS were sending out razors and tampons, and someone said that they were being sent out to students who met their firm offer only.

Does this mean, given that I haven't gotten one, that I didn't meet my firm offer?

I know this thread probably sounds stupid and pretty funny, the idea of getting a sanitary/grooming product as a sign of being accepted into an academic institution, but it is serious. Can someone confirm or dispel this rumour?

Reply 1

username4889668

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Wtf it’d be weird as f*ck I doubt it’s true

I’ll take 5 boxes though

Reply 2

ThatJosh

OP

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Original post by Aaryra

Wtf it’d be weird as f*ck I doubt it’s true

I’ll take 5 boxes though

They're definitely sending them out, but I just don't know if its for all UCAS applicants or just the ones who met their firm offers.

Reply 3

MagnumKoishi

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Original post by ThatJosh

I saw on Twitter that UCAS were sending out razors and tampons, and someone said that they were being sent out to students who met their firm offer only.

Does this mean, given that I haven't gotten one, that I didn't meet my firm offer?

I know this thread probably sounds stupid and pretty funny, the idea of getting a sanitary/grooming product as a sign of being accepted into an academic institution, but it is serious. Can someone confirm or dispel this rumour?

Yeah they sent me a razor (quite a nice one too). I'd like to think it's an early indicator of me meeting my firm offer, but it probably isn't. I'd imagine they send them to everyone

Reply 4

commentsection

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My cousin got period pads from them. Tbh, I'd be happy if they sent me some, who doesn't want free stuff. Save yourself £2 at Superdrug 😩

(edited 4 years ago)

Reply 5

Emmygus

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Original post by ThatJosh

I saw on Twitter that UCAS were sending out razors and tampons, and someone said that they were being sent out to students who met their firm offer only.

Does this mean, given that I haven't gotten one, that I didn't meet my firm offer?

I know this thread probably sounds stupid and pretty funny, the idea of getting a sanitary/grooming product as a sign of being accepted into an academic institution, but it is serious. Can someone confirm or dispel this rumour?

Its not don't worry Ucas replied to someone saying that it was because they opted for marketing https://twitter.com/DoorConnoisseur/status/1159784211747938304

Reply 6

MagnumKoishi

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Update: I've confirmed why some people aren't getting them. It's not to do with offers, it's whether you checked the opt-in box for commercial mailings in your application. People who didn't check it don't get the free stuff

Reply 7

chipsandbutter

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They sent me some and I've already been at uni for a year so I don't think it's anything to do with whether you've met your firm or insurance choices or not.

Good luck with your results and getting into university!!

Pretty sure everyone gets them, idk why though is a weird thing to give out

Reply 9

Puddles the Monkey

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I think they must be sending them out to everyone - otherwise they'd be breaking the embargo? Or if it is to firm offer holders only they would need to wait until after results day... :beard: