If you’re applying to University this year, the chances are you’ll be invited to an Applicant Day by those institutions that make you an offer. You might already be feeling pretty popular and wondering how you’re going to fit in visits to your top choices alongside the demands of your A-levels. As an Admissions Tutor I’d recommend that you find time to attend some of these events if you can – particularly if you can’t quite make your mind up!

The purpose of an Applicant Day is to give you the chance to get a closer look at the university and to provide you with more information about the particular degree you’re applying for. The schedule for the day will be much more tailored to your specific interests than the university-wide Open Days that you might have attended earlier in the year. You’ll probably get to meet the staff who will be teaching you and some of the students who are on your course.  You might be asked to participate in a short seminar or workshop, which will really help you get a feel for the kind of teaching that you’ll experience at university.  It’s unlikely that you would be asked to prepare anything specific for these taster teaching sessions; you’ll just need to be willing to participate!

Importantly, you’ll have plenty of chances to ask any questions you have about any aspect of university life, the degree you want to do, or the application process.  From what texts you’ll be studying to how to get involved in student societies, we’ll be happy to tell you as much as we can. Everyone involved wants to share their knowledge and experience in order to help you make the best decision.