the ku hate isn't valid - WARNING LONG POST
um this is probably going to be controversial, which is why i made a brand new account for it. i've been seeing ku posts all over this subreddit. here's a few of my personal takes on it. basically, i don't think allll the ku hate is valid. sure, some points i understand, but most of them isn't really their fault.
- kuat 'technical issue':
girl, you submitted the test right after the first question. i understand that the placement of the button is super confusing but when there's two other buttons with the words 'next' and 'continue' on it, wouldn't you try clicking on them first? if those didn't work, and THEN you clicked on submit, it's not your fault. it's def unfair of them to scrap your new test and take the original score, but most of us avoided this issue. for my math kuat they didn't tell us abt it but for my physics they specifically mentioned that we shouldn't use the submit button. atleast they're aware of the issues it causes? but idk raging because of the button is kinda stupid.
- the calculator for internationals:
it's literally written on your test instructions in the e-mail that you shouldn't use a physical calculator because there's an online one provided. there's no way for them to verify that YOUR physical calculator meets their requirements, so just use the online calculator, LIKE THEY ASKED YOU TO. why do you not follow instructions then cry about it 😭. look, if u had a doubt about it, i'm sure you can email then like a lot of other kids did.
- rejections even though you have 'high' stats:
if you got rejected even with a 4.0, 9.0 ielts, 1600 sat, 1200000 ec's and a non-competitive degree, i would advise you to accept this one rejection and go slay in your other unis. just because you didn't get a chance to write this uni's admission test doesn't mean they're a shitty university..maybe they just don't want you. it's not that deep, accept it. with crazy stats like that you should prob go apply to harvard or something.
- they don't let u skip courses without ap:
girl graduating 6 months early because u get to skip some calc courses will not change the course of your entire life. calm down and focus on what you CAN do, which is grind thru on your degree. if you're crying abt how it's a 4 year degree and not a 3 year degree, then why'd u join? also 4 year degrees are good for some countries, like the usa where they tend to meet credit requirements. otherwise in netherlands, for example, a 3 year degree is considered a 'half degree', not everyone wants to do a masters directly after their bachelors, yk? also idgaf if you're in a 'rich curriculum', i'm a cbse kid and i'm embarrassed so shut up pleaseee.
- you're too smart to write the kuat:
if you got a 800 sat or a 2000 emsat or a 100 in your math board exam, and they still want to ask u to write the kuat..it shouldn't be an issue, right? why are you crying if you're obviously such a genius, go book that test for tmrw queen and get that 40/40! if you expect them to exempt you because you're such an awesome genius, then taking the test shouldn't be a big deal. pull up your big girl pants, study and take it.
- the uni is too research focused
um. it's a research uni? i don't even know what to say about this tbh...you get me right? if research isn't a priority, please choose another university. i have strict parents myself, i understand that you can only study here in the uae. plenty of other non-research focused unis who don't need admission tests exist.
i think a lot of ya'll are entitled af.
VALID PROBLEMS: EXTREMELY LATE ACCEPTANCES/OFFERS, wrong questions in the kuat (i didn't get any, but i'm hoping ya'll are correct about this), vague e-mail responses and bossy phone responses are all valid problems.
i absolutely hate their timeline though. i've got acceptances from my others unis but because of various reasons (high fees, not-so-cute degrees, terrible climate, no housing, strict parents) i'm 'choosing' to stay in the uae (help me). ku is a good uni, and it obviously has it's flaws, but most of ya'll are plain entitled. thank u for coming to my ted talk. Also im not paid by ku, i dont work there, im not even local ffs