How can I explain why a less famous university may suit me better?
Explain to your parents that you are comparing universities by factors such as your intended field, curriculum, learning environment, commuting and cost, support services, and post-graduation pathways—not by reputation alone. You are not choosing a less famous university simply because it is less famous; you want to choose the university that best fits your goals, based on evidence. Showing a comparison using official information and open-campus or information-session findings may make your reasoning easier to understand.
Key points
- Compare the curriculum, practical work, and research opportunities with your academic goals.
- Check commuting time, costs, scholarships, and academic or career support against your family’s circumstances.
- Review official data on post-graduation pathways as well as the content of the education.
- Show a comparison of several universities using the same criteria rather than relying on impressions of their names.
Things to check
- Learning environments, support systems, and pathway data can differ by university, faculty, and academic year, so check the latest official information.