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How to shortlist courses?

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24 Mar 2023, 09:36

How to shortlist courses?

How do you actually shortlist courses to add to my StudentHome account please? 

Per the Welcome email alluding to study plan. Thankyou. 

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27 Mar 2023, 10:43
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Hi Jennifer,

If you would like us to access your record and provide next steps, please contact us using one of the methods on the ‘Contact Us’ section of The Open University website, or by visiting: http://www.open.ac.uk/contact/. We look forward to hearing from you.

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27 Mar 2023, 16:15 Edited by the author on 27 Mar 2023, 16:31
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Thanks for your reply. 
Your welcome email  (Titled: Your account is ready to go)  says : 

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Hello Jennifer

When you're researching courses it can be hard to keep track of everything. 
Our study planner will help you keep everything OU-related together. 
You can:

•Compare up to four courses that you're considering to study
•Receive reminders about registration deadlines
•Use our tool to find time for study and store the results
•Make sure you're study ready
•Consider your payment options and save the results

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But (it looks like) courses only appear on our StudyHome IF and WHEN you apply for them.  
I can't see any great handy tool or way to compare them , on screen, before or after filling the application form out. 
You just have to read them through and be sure of picking the course you really want.  

And how could I WITHDRAW an application that's i've made please?  
I can't see any way to do this on the website?   (No money has been paid)

Thankyou. 


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Post 4 in reply to 3

28 Mar 2023, 09:01
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Hi Jennifer,

Please contact us directly to discuss withdrawing from an application. If calling in is not your preferred option, you may reach us on webchat or by email and we will be happy to address all your queries together.

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28 Mar 2023, 10:08
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This really makes you wonder how many courses are incorrectly saying FULL , because nobody can just withdraw an application online.