KLL
07-01-2008, 17:57
I have asked this on TSR already without an reply yet ( http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=618414 ). Maybe someone here can help me, there are some Brits hanging out here:
I have applied via UCAS for 2008 Entry on the 17th of June and have an issue.
First the background:
I have completed the first year of a Busienss Economis course at a German university (approximately equivialent to the 1st year and in some cases half of second year in most British Busienss/Management courses, according to course content), but do not wish to continue. Instead i'd prefer to take a more focused course in the UK.
I have 31 IB points and would apparantly be considered an international student rather than EU/Home (yes, I have asked).
Now these are the courses and universities I appleid to:
Durham University - Business Finance, Year 1
University of Exeter - Business and Management, (possibly) Year 2
University of Leicester - Banking and Finance, Year 1
The University of Reading - Management and Business Administration, Year 1
University of Ulster - Business Finance and Investment, Year 2
I have been in contact with each university regarding my application before applying and they all said they'd consider my application.
Now the thing is, my application was processed by UCAS on the 17th, as an online application.
However untill now only Exeter has confirmed reciving my application. Ulster even said (10 days after the processing of my application !!!) that my application has not been recived yet. Eventho I messaged each University my application number. Except for Ulster noone replied or confirmed reciving my application.
Is this normal? By when can I expect offers?
Another factor comes in to this. I have offers from several business schools in Germany in Austria, which I would have to confirm by the 7th or 8th of July. If I don't reply to those offers and wait for the UK but get rejected by all choices, I'd pretty much be screwd.
Now, if it all works out ideally, which Universities and courses would you recommend. Considering that only, for some reason, Ulster has said they'd definately consider me for second year.
I'd like to purse a career preferably in finance and investment banking (not M&A, but rather Equities, Trading, Sales etc.). A HR guy from Goldman Sachs has recommended Durham, Leicester and Reading.
But is it really worth it to start from year 1 again, if i could enter in year 2?
Also would a year 2 entry be advisable in first palce (for example), bearing in mind I'd have to adopt to the different system, curriculum, life style and langauge.
I have applied via UCAS for 2008 Entry on the 17th of June and have an issue.
First the background:
I have completed the first year of a Busienss Economis course at a German university (approximately equivialent to the 1st year and in some cases half of second year in most British Busienss/Management courses, according to course content), but do not wish to continue. Instead i'd prefer to take a more focused course in the UK.
I have 31 IB points and would apparantly be considered an international student rather than EU/Home (yes, I have asked).
Now these are the courses and universities I appleid to:
Durham University - Business Finance, Year 1
University of Exeter - Business and Management, (possibly) Year 2
University of Leicester - Banking and Finance, Year 1
The University of Reading - Management and Business Administration, Year 1
University of Ulster - Business Finance and Investment, Year 2
I have been in contact with each university regarding my application before applying and they all said they'd consider my application.
Now the thing is, my application was processed by UCAS on the 17th, as an online application.
However untill now only Exeter has confirmed reciving my application. Ulster even said (10 days after the processing of my application !!!) that my application has not been recived yet. Eventho I messaged each University my application number. Except for Ulster noone replied or confirmed reciving my application.
Is this normal? By when can I expect offers?
Another factor comes in to this. I have offers from several business schools in Germany in Austria, which I would have to confirm by the 7th or 8th of July. If I don't reply to those offers and wait for the UK but get rejected by all choices, I'd pretty much be screwd.
Now, if it all works out ideally, which Universities and courses would you recommend. Considering that only, for some reason, Ulster has said they'd definately consider me for second year.
I'd like to purse a career preferably in finance and investment banking (not M&A, but rather Equities, Trading, Sales etc.). A HR guy from Goldman Sachs has recommended Durham, Leicester and Reading.
But is it really worth it to start from year 1 again, if i could enter in year 2?
Also would a year 2 entry be advisable in first palce (for example), bearing in mind I'd have to adopt to the different system, curriculum, life style and langauge.