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Last minute Uni decision!!!

Hi. I am have applied through clearing and I failed requirements since I had to deal with the death of a relative in the last year making me underachieve the predicted grades. I thought that I am going to take a gap year. I had another meeting with my university counsellor at the end of August and they said that it is still better to apply through clearing because I am still likely to get places. I still had a little hope and finally at the beginning of September I got an offer from Kent and was extremely grateful. I accepted and now am applying to enrol. I told myself that the only reason I might not go there is if Reading give me an offer. I was preparing and 3 days after I gave up and was ok. So today, which is 5 days after those 3 days, while getting ready to finalise my options. I received an email saying that I got accepted into Reading. I like the course more but I prepared more for Kent. What do you think I should do? What do you think may be the best experience and facilities general environment to be with and quality of life? The options are University of Kent doing Management with a Foundation Year or in the University of Reading studying Business and Management with a Foundation Year. Thank you.
Original post by petern_
Hi. I am have applied through clearing and I failed requirements since I had to deal with the death of a relative in the last year making me underachieve the predicted grades. I thought that I am going to take a gap year. I had another meeting with my university counsellor at the end of August and they said that it is still better to apply through clearing because I am still likely to get places. I still had a little hope and finally at the beginning of September I got an offer from Kent and was extremely grateful. I accepted and now am applying to enrol. I told myself that the only reason I might not go there is if Reading give me an offer. I was preparing and 3 days after I gave up and was ok. So today, which is 5 days after those 3 days, while getting ready to finalise my options. I received an email saying that I got accepted into Reading. I like the course more but I prepared more for Kent. What do you think I should do? What do you think may be the best experience and facilities general environment to be with and quality of life? The options are University of Kent doing Management with a Foundation Year or in the University of Reading studying Business and Management with a Foundation Year. Thank you.

For QS rank, Reading > Kent. Reading has aa better reputation. Although... you could also retake your a levels as you'd need a foundation year anyway and it would be saame amount of time.
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Original post by petern_
Hi. I am have applied through clearing and I failed requirements since I had to deal with the death of a relative in the last year making me underachieve the predicted grades. I thought that I am going to take a gap year. I had another meeting with my university counsellor at the end of August and they said that it is still better to apply through clearing because I am still likely to get places. I still had a little hope and finally at the beginning of September I got an offer from Kent and was extremely grateful. I accepted and now am applying to enrol. I told myself that the only reason I might not go there is if Reading give me an offer. I was preparing and 3 days after I gave up and was ok. So today, which is 5 days after those 3 days, while getting ready to finalise my options. I received an email saying that I got accepted into Reading. I like the course more but I prepared more for Kent. What do you think I should do? What do you think may be the best experience and facilities general environment to be with and quality of life? The options are University of Kent doing Management with a Foundation Year or in the University of Reading studying Business and Management with a Foundation Year. Thank you.

"I like the course more but I prepared more for Kent". I'm not saying that you should definitely go to Reading, but don't let the fact that you have spent a few days preparing for Kent cloud you decision. You are going to be there 3 years so these few days should not come into it.
Original post by petern_
Hi. I am have applied through clearing and I failed requirements since I had to deal with the death of a relative in the last year making me underachieve the predicted grades. I thought that I am going to take a gap year. I had another meeting with my university counsellor at the end of August and they said that it is still better to apply through clearing because I am still likely to get places. I still had a little hope and finally at the beginning of September I got an offer from Kent and was extremely grateful. I accepted and now am applying to enrol. I told myself that the only reason I might not go there is if Reading give me an offer. I was preparing and 3 days after I gave up and was ok. So today, which is 5 days after those 3 days, while getting ready to finalise my options. I received an email saying that I got accepted into Reading. I like the course more but I prepared more for Kent. What do you think I should do? What do you think may be the best experience and facilities general environment to be with and quality of life? The options are University of Kent doing Management with a Foundation Year or in the University of Reading studying Business and Management with a Foundation Year. Thank you.

Hi @petern_,
Firstly, that's great news - congratulations! I agree with @lalexm in that you need to be sure about the course you choose, as you're about to dedicate 3 years to it! As a past and current student of the University of Reading, I can assure you that the support, facilities, and student experience have been fantastic, and the University are doing a lot to make a positive difference to society, research and ensuring students have a great social and academic career at University, and it's a Uni I'm proud to be a part of!

Apart from your hesitations due to your preparations to attend Kent, what is preventing you from choosing Reading? I'd love to be able to answer any questions you may have!
Kat :smile:
MA Diplomacy Student

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