Rejection Dilemma

I’ve been rejected by my top choices. Not because I don’t meet the entry requirements, but because I performed poorly at the interviews.

I’m predicted AAB and am left with two offers:

(1) Design course at a high ranking university. I chose this option in case I fail to get my ideal course.

Or

(2) My ideal course at an unranked university.

What should I choose? What would you choose?

Reply 1

totallyfine

The ideal course at the unranked Uni. Stick with what you want to do

(edited 11 months ago)

Reply 2

University of Bath

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Original post

by telechubbi

I’ve been rejected by my top choices. Not because I don’t meet the entry requirements, but because I performed poorly at the interviews.
I’m predicted AAB and am left with two offers:
(1) Design course at a high ranking university. I chose this option in case I fail to get my ideal course.
Or
(2) My ideal course at an unranked university.
What should I choose? What would you choose?

Hi there,

Whilst rankings are one factor you should consider when picking out your uni, this is not as important as the contents of the course, how much you like the feel of the campus and the city. Based on this, I would advise you to choose the course you like better best regardless of rankings. This is because if you are studying something you enjoy, you will not only have a more motivating and fulfilling student life, you will also be more likely to get on track for career areas which are aligned with your interests.

I hope this helps, best of luck 🙂

Holly
University of Bath

Reply 3

University of Salford

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Original post

by telechubbi

I’ve been rejected by my top choices. Not because I don’t meet the entry requirements, but because I performed poorly at the interviews.
I’m predicted AAB and am left with two offers:
(1) Design course at a high ranking university. I chose this option in case I fail to get my ideal course.
Or
(2) My ideal course at an unranked university.
What should I choose? What would you choose?

Hey @telechubbi,

I'd say to go with the course that suits you best - the course being right for you is the most important thing about your university experience, as you'll find it much more difficult to study and enjoy a course if you dislike the content of the degree!

University rankings can be a good metric for certain areas (i.e. research opportunities/standings etc), but consider more how you feel about what you'd be studying and the university itself. I'd definitely say to visit both to get a feel for each place, as you might really click with one place and feel at home there, which is also a really important, often overlooked factor!

All the best,
Becky
University of Salford Rep

Reply 4

McGinger

Ranking are just marketing fluff - even academics don't take them seriously.
Ant they can never tell you if you will like that course or enjoy being at that Uni.
Trust your gut, and pick the Uni/course where you will feel the happiest.

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