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Deciding what university to go to and to what to study at uni can be tricky. As a prospective student you have access to such a broad range of courses available at universities across the UK. Being overwhelmed with university options can happen easily.
However, you should start by whittling your options down to a shortlist of five courses. Given your UCAS application will let you apply for up to five, this leaves you with space for a number of different choices.
To allow you to answer that nagging question of ‘what uni course should I do’, even when you have your shortlist ready, Whatuni’s ‘My Final 5’ page is the perfect tool.
What is the Final 5?
The Final 5 is the shortlist of courses that you’ll submit a UCAS application for. When deciding what to study, these will be the five final options that you are set on gaining university entry into.
Upon submitting your UCAS application, you’ll then find out whether the course has sent you an offer or not. From there, you’ll choose your firm choice (the university you’ll go to if you get the grades) and your insurance choice (your back-up).
To make the process of choosing your final five choices easier, we’ve created a ‘My Final 5’ section of the site just for you. Here you can add, swap, delete and re-add your final five options as much and as often as you want.
Through the ‘My Final 5’ section of your profile, you will be able to compare various elements of the course that include UCAS points needed for entry, drop-out rates, employment rates and the average graduate salary. The comparison will also show where the university ranked in our annual Whatuni Student Choice Awards along with the average rating out of five it’s been given from student reviews.
NOTE: The ‘My Final 5’ page is there to help you create a shortlist. It won't send your application to the university. You still need to go through Hub in UCAS in order to do this.
How to use the ‘My Final 5’ page on Whatuni
The ‘My Final 5’ page is quick and simple to use. All you need to do is follow these easy steps…
1. Create a Whatuni account
This is a simple, quick process. You can either signup using your Facebook profile, or alternatively you can create an account by entering in your name, email address, a password to go with the account and what year you intend on starting study. It really is that easy.
2. Select the heart at the top right of the screen next to your profile icon
3. Search for the courses you’re interested in
4. Select ‘Compare’ for the courses you’re interested in
5. Go back to your profile, compare the courses and start making your Final 5
Using this section, you’ll not only have a clear record of the universities and courses you’re currently preferring, but you’ll also be able to see whether you’ve used up all of your final five places.
To access your final five at any time, or make any changes, all you have to do is login to your Whatuni account. If you’ve taken some time away to think about your options and chat with your family about it, you can pick up right where you left off.
The more research you can do into the course options and universities you’re considering, the better equipped you’ll be to make a final decision that suits you. Along the way we’ll remind you of other ways to explore the options you’re considering. With just a click of a button, you’ll be able to:
- Find out about and book an open day
- Read student reviews from current/former students
- View the university’s Whatuni profile
- Order a prospectus
If you’re feeling unsure about which universities or courses to choose, or you’ve got room to consider a few more options, you can take a look at our recommendations. They can be found underneath your final five selection.
Feeling ready to start creating that shortlist? We’ll be here to guide you along the whole way…
