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Finishing year 13 in 2017 part 2

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user9512736123 · 17/08/2017 19:46

New thread as the old one is at 990 messages!

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Etaina · 18/08/2017 15:16

Hope you have a fabulous celebration! So pleased for you and DS.

DD just got an offer of accommodation. She only applied a couple of hours ago. Can't believe it came through so quickly!

LineysRun · 18/08/2017 15:12

That's exactly it, Etaina, you can't relax until you see it on Track.

I've printed it out for posterity! And now for a massive weekend Wine

Etaina · 18/08/2017 15:09

Cross post! Congratulations! Fabulous news Flowers Wine

Etaina · 18/08/2017 15:08

Lineys we were in the same position yesterday. It still hadn't updated this morning so I got Dd to call admissions and he did it whilst she was on the phone. I just couldn't relax until it was confirmed on UCAS Track. Best of luck.

LineysRun · 18/08/2017 15:07

There's not much that makes me cry these days but Reading just sent an accommodation info email and Track updated and it's all confirmed.

Thank you all Flowers

LineysRun · 18/08/2017 14:20

HSMMacM, thank you, he's just done that. I am on tenterhooks here. I'm getting that prickly feeling you get where you realise you've misread a 24 hour click and are about to miss your flight.

HSMMaCM · 18/08/2017 14:11

Liney's DD was panicking about hers and just emailed admissions. They sent a confirmation email pretty quickly, to confirm all was OK.

LineysRun · 18/08/2017 14:09

P.s. deadline to accept was noon today.

LineysRun · 18/08/2017 14:08

I am very anxious now that we've cocked up somehow.

DS verbally accepted a Clearing offer from Reading yesterday. He quickly updated his Track to accept it. He even rang at 5pm to tell them.

But it hasn't updated.

What is the problem??

We feel like we're going backwards because he turned down Exeter and Cardiff for this. And it now seems to be illusory.

We're very worried tbh. Any advice?

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user9512736123 · 18/08/2017 11:57

Talking of which, remember to tell Student Finance if the course has changed - we've just had to do that because it's the same university but a different course.

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user9512736123 · 18/08/2017 11:56

I asked this yesterday and was told it was OK, it was confirmed automatically but on the screen shot I got shown on the mobile it stated 'congratulations your place to study X at Y is confirmed'

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Penellafant · 18/08/2017 11:43

Silly question here - DD's track shows she has a place at her first choice University - does she need to confirm acceptance somehow or is the fact that is shows on track mean its confirmed (hope this makes sense!)

Horsemad · 18/08/2017 11:18

Errol, DS1 has one of those and it is fine.
I bought his from Argos I think.

Horsemad · 18/08/2017 11:08

So pleased for you and your DD Etaina Smile

Etaina · 18/08/2017 11:06

Thanks everyone for your support yesterday. UCAS Track still hadn't updated this morning so Dd called Admissions and they updated it with the offer straight away. What a relief! We can finally relax.

So much to do now. I've no idea what she needs to take to uni so will be watching this thread with interest.

Best of luck to all of those who are still waiting to hear about offers.

ErrolTheDragon · 18/08/2017 10:58

DD said she'd like to start getting some of the stuff she needs today - the item she specifically mentioned was a laundry basket/bag. Anyone know if the op up mesh ones are ok?

bigTillyMint · 18/08/2017 10:30

I have found the checklist and printed it off. Will add on top tips from here Grin

thesandwich · 18/08/2017 10:26

Congratulations to all. Deep breath!
Our tip tip- vacuum storage bags to take bedding/ towels/ clothes in. Helps reduce the mountains of stuff!!

bigTillyMint · 18/08/2017 10:23

Errol, I still have a couple of Pyrex dishes like that Grin

Sidney · 18/08/2017 10:21

Thank you HSMMaCM. Anyone on here an admissions officer? If they say the course is full, I guess we have to accept that. If he keeps ringing up and asking, surely they would just get really irritated?

Horsemad · 18/08/2017 10:11

If you type in University Checklist in the top search bar (I'm on my phone & can't link) on here there is a very useful MN list that I used when DS1 went.

Allthebestnamesareused · 18/08/2017 10:07

Also definitely buy new for you and send them with old things if you have a DS as they don't care about matching stuff.

Allthebestnamesareused · 18/08/2017 10:06

My top tip is to only send them with 2 plates, bowls, cups, glasses, cutlery etc (as everyone has their own) and it then forces them to wash them up quite quickly. Also they quite often don't make it home each term/year. therefore if you have bought a cheap set of 4 or 6 or 8 then you have replacements to send them back with.

My DS preferred to have a double duvet still even though it was a single bed as it meant he got fully covered and a single duvet left him feeling chilly in winter Grin

I did send him with 24 loo rolls the first time and whenI visited in November I asked if he needed anything he said loo rolls! I think he had covered the loo rolls for all 7 of them in his halls!

Cereals that can be eaten without milk (such as cheerios) are a good thing for "food parcels" as milk often runs out/gets nicked/goes off!

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user9512736123 · 18/08/2017 10:05

Student room packs www.studentroompacks.co.uk/default

I don't know if they do all universities. They are based in Bristol, I couldn't find a list on their website though. The bed linen pack is expensive so I'm going to order that and click and collect from the local Argos but other stuff is ok.

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Horsemad · 18/08/2017 10:03

Lol, induction HOBS Grin