🏆 Navigating University Clearing: Your Ultimate Guide to Success

Freshers 2024
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With A-Level results day approaching, it’s a good idea to research the Clearing process for those who might need it. Whether you didn’t get the results you hoped for, haven’t received any offers or changed your mind about where or what you want to study, Clearing could be an option for you. It can be a stressful process but it’s also an opportunity for students who need to find an alternative path to university after receiving their A-Level results.

What is Clearing?

Clearing is a process used by universities in the UK to fill any remaining places on their courses. Clearing 2024 opens on 5th July until 21st October at 6pm. Through Clearing, students can apply for courses with available spots.

Who can use Clearing?

You might be eligible for clearing if:

  • You didn’t receive any offers from universities
  • You didn’t meet the entry conditions of your offers
  • You declined your firm place on UCAS
  • You applied to university after the UCAS deadline

How does Clearing work?

  1. Register
  • To apply through Clearing, you need to register and make an application on UCAS
  • You will receive your Clearing number which will be important for the next steps
  1. Find Courses
  • This can be done on the UCAS website and also the university’s website
  • It’s useful to make a list of universities and courses based on your interests and qualifications beforehand for a smoother process
  • Remember, you don’t have to stick with your original course, it’s okay to consider different subjects
  1. Contact Universities
  • Once you are sure of your selected universities and courses, you can start contacting them directly
  • You can call their Clearing hotlines which will be on the university’s website to discuss the right course for you
  • Have your grades and Clearing number ready for this
  1. Receive Offers
  • You may receive an informal offer over the phone and/or via email
  • You can receive multiple offers but remember to consider each carefully
  1. Accept an Offer
  • Remember to add your Clearing choice on UCAS when you have received permission from the university
  • This will make it a formal offer and if the university confirms, it’ll show as an acceptance in your application
  • If the university doesn’t confirm your place, you can add another choice
  • If the university does confirm your place, you can start getting ready to start your studies!

Conclusion

Clearing may or may not be the route you originally planned but it can lead to fantastic opportunities and new paths. Many students find their ideal course and university through Clearing. Staying calm and organised will help you make the best decisions! If you have any questions or need advice, feel free to ask here!

Good luck to everyone going through Clearing this year. You’ve got this! :muscle:

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Does anyone here have any tips on how to make the Clearing process less stressful or any personal experiences to share? I’m particularly interested in how to prepare for those phone calls to universities and what kind of questions are good to ask to make sure you’re making the right choice.