Is it risky to choose a backup only because it is easy to get into?
Yes. Choosing a safety option only because it seems easy to enter can be risky. It is important to consider the likelihood of admission, but also whether the field and curriculum suit you, as well as tuition and commuting, the learning environment after enrollment, and possible paths after graduation. Check official information for each university and faculty, compare several options if needed, and consider whether you would genuinely be willing to attend.
Key points
- In addition to admission likelihood, check whether the subject area and curriculum match your interests and goals.
- Compare tuition, commuting time, housing needs, and the learning support or environment after enrollment.
- Consider whether you would actually want to enroll if admitted, rather than treating ease of admission as the only standard.
Things to check
- Admissions methods, curricula, costs, and support systems vary by university, faculty, and academic year, so check the latest official information.