Applicant visit days, understanding that universities are only human, and learning from the mistakes of others.
😊 Welcome
This week we look at UCAS Applicant Visit Days; how they differ from Open Days, and how to make the very best of your visit.
We also have a look at what to do if there seems to be an error in your admissions offer.
And we find out that sometimes making our own mistakes isn’t the only way to learn.
✍️ UCAS Applicant Days: What are they and how do you get the most out of them?
As I write this, thousands of you who have applied to UCAS relatively early will be beginning to receive offers from universities. Most of these offers will be accompanied by an invitation to go and visit the university, normally to an event called a UCAS Applicant Day, or something similar.
In this article we’ll be having a look at what these events are, how they differ from University Open Days, and what you should be looking out for if you decide to attend one.
💡 Did You Know?
Sometimes universities make mistakes. They are run by humans after all!
If your university makes you an offer that is based on the wrong qualifications, is impossible to achieve, or simply makes no sense, just reach out to them and ask them to look at it again.
Chances are, they’ve just made a mistake; a human error. And they will correct it.
📢 Quote of the week
“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
Political figure, diplomat, and activist
I often share quotes about the benefits of making mistakes and learning from failure. And very often we really do need to make our own mistakes to learn.
But sometimes it's a whole lot quicker to learn from the mistakes of others. That's why we read books that others have written, and follow people we admire on social media; to learn from their mistakes as well as their successes.
It's also the reason why humanity has developed way faster than we have any right to. Because we can learn from others.
Thanks for reading!
Jonathan
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