Choosing Between Heriot-Watt and Edinburgh: A Student's Dilemma"

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The discussion centers on a student's dilemma between attending Heriot-Watt University or reapplying to the University of Edinburgh for an undergraduate Physics program. The student has been accepted to Heriot-Watt but is considering reapplying to Edinburgh due to new qualifications, including shadowing a nuclear physicist and completing advanced mathematics courses. The student expresses concerns about Heriot-Watt's lack of communication regarding the reapplication process and seeks advice on which university would better support their future goal of pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics.

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  • Understanding of UCAS application processes for UK universities
  • Familiarity with undergraduate Physics programs
  • Knowledge of personal statement requirements for university applications
  • Awareness of the academic reputation of Heriot-Watt and the University of Edinburgh
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  • Research the specific Physics programs offered at the University of Edinburgh
  • Investigate the reapplication policies of Heriot-Watt University
  • Explore the impact of extracurricular activities, like shadowing professionals, on university applications
  • Review personal statement writing strategies for competitive university admissions
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Hello again,

I have a little dilemma that I have spent a lot of time thinking about, and I was hoping someone here could help me out, it would be very kind of you to do so.

During the last UCAS application process I got accepted to an undergrad programme in Physics at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, through deferred entry. Some day I plan to take a Ph.D. in Physics (what kind of physics I have little clue about) and of some reason I have doubts about Heriot-Watt, much since I think I could get accepted to University of Edinburgh.

The reason I think this is that I have some new stuff I can put into the personal statement (for example, I am shadowing a nuclear physicist on a national lab around where I study at the moment, which is in Lund, Sweden) and I am taking some pure maths courses (Calculus 1, Algebra 1, Fourier analysis and Linear Algebra). Also, my old personal statement was written when I was undecided between Maths and Physics and some Engineering.

I don't know which is better for me, Heriot-Watt or Edinburgh? If I want to reapply I have to give up my place at Heriot-Watt, that I know but Heriot-Watt is very unresponsive with their e-mail so asking them how they would view reapplying is hard.

What it really comes down to is which university would be better for me, and this is where I need help. And is it worth the risk of reapplying? (might be me just being silly)

Would very much appreciate some help! And thanks for reading!

//Noblee
 
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