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I submitted my UCAS a few days ago and haven’t got any offers yet. But my friends who have applied, got offers the day after and now have 2-3 offers each. Should I be worried?

(edited 3 months ago)

Reply 1

McGinger

Stop worrying. This isn't a race. Unis all process applications differently and when you get an offer means nothing significant at all. Try to stop checking your phone - it will drive you nuts - especially since you could be waiting until next May to get all your responses.

Reply 2

cksiu

Universities Forum Helper

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by McGinger

So true 👍

Reply 3

LJMUStudentReps

Official Rep

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by suave-sneak

I submitted my UCAS a few days ago and haven’t got any offers yet. But my friends who have applied, got offers the day after and now have 2-3 offers each. Should I be worried?

Hi,

Don’t worry, UCAS decisions can take different amounts of time depending on the course and university. Some universities respond very quickly, while others take a few weeks to review applications. It’s completely normal not to hear back straight away.

Try to stay patient and keep checking your UCAS account regularly. You’ll hear as soon as a decision is made!

Tayba
Student Rep

Reply 4

LancashireRep4

Official Rep

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by suave-sneak

I submitted my UCAS a few days ago and haven’t got any offers yet. But my friends who have applied, got offers the day after and now have 2-3 offers each. Should I be worried?

Hi @suave-sneak

You definitely should not be worried.

It may feel like a long wait, but it goes by quick! Personally, I received some offers within days of my application, then I received my last couple offers months later! It's important to remember, some universities wait until there is a larger pool of applications, or wait till after the January deadline.

Please do not let this concern you, they have so many applications to go through so it takes a lot of time! You will have the same fair chance.

I hope this helps, please feel free to ask me any questions,
-Sophia (University of Lancashire)

Reply 5

Jaa_

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by suave-sneak

I submitted my UCAS a few days ago and haven’t got any offers yet. But my friends who have applied, got offers the day after and now have 2-3 offers each. Should I be worried?

As above, don't be worried! 👍️

I sent mine off over a month ago but only had 1 response till today. Others I know who've sent theirs off far more recently have had 3+ responses.

It doesn't say anything at all about your application if you've not got an offer in x amount of time.

Reply 6

suave-sneak

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by Jaa_

As above, don't be worried! 👍️
I sent mine off over a month ago but only had 1 response till today. Others I know who've sent theirs off far more recently have had 3+ responses.
It doesn't say anything at all about your application if you've not got an offer in x amount of time.