How can I choose a backup university I would actually be happy to attend?
Choose a backup university not only for its perceived ease of admission, but also for whether you could accept studying there if your first choice does not work out. Compare the subject and curriculum, commute and living environment, costs and available support, campus atmosphere, and possible paths after graduation. Check your likely chances for each admissions route, verify details through official websites, application materials, and information sessions, and prepare several candidates.
Key points
- Set priorities for what you would want to study and for the practicality of commuting and living there.
- Check costs, scholarships or other support, facilities and student services, and the campus atmosphere.
- Review the requirements and past results for each admissions route, and combine several candidates with different estimated levels of admission likelihood.
Things to check
- Admissions subjects, requirements, costs, support systems, and campus experience can differ by university, faculty, and academic year, so check current official information.
- Past admission results provide only an indication of likelihood and do not guarantee admission.