You may, for example, need to supply proof of results.
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Again, try not to panic – you have options. You should already have a good understanding of the subject you’re planning to study, so this is a good chance for you to demostrate to the administrator that you’re a good fit for the University. “A few weeks ago we also found out that we were the top performing college in Lincolnshire, so we are all feeling as though our hard work is really paying off”.
Clearing is the process which matches vacant university places to students and should be the first port of call when trying to find a suitable alternative.
It said it also had twice the national average of students accepted to elite, research led Russell Group universities.
Students talk about clearing at Truro College.
” I didn’t expect the three A grades although Mrs Hook told me I would”.
You might get a place on either your firm or insurance choice, depending how well your exams go.
Admissions officers will then decide whether to make a verbal offer, which they can later confirm through UCAS. The UCAS website has a useful search tool which you can use to look at courses that still have places available.
What do I do once I am in clearing?
“Draw up a shortlist of courses before you pick up the phone”, said Bob. This is the area you would have used to apply to universities earlier in the year.
Be prepared. Have an idea in your head where you would be willing to go and what courses interest you.
What should I do before I start calling universities?
Pupils from colleges, sixth forms and education centres around the county will be queuing up patiently to see if they’ve made into their university or course of choice.
Lee Probert, principal at City of Bristol College, said: “These superb results reflect and reward the dedication and talent of our students and staff”.
City of Bristol College is also celebrating its best results yet, with an overall pass rate of 98 per cent on A level subjects, which is nearly four per cent increase on previous year.
Last year, boys held a 0.9 per cent lead over girls at A* grade, although girls had a 0.4 per cent lead at A and A* grade combined – having out-performed boys every year since the millennium.
Whilst A-Level results day wanes ever closer, students are being urged to stay calm as clearing opens at the University of Bedfordshire.
Adjustment is available from A-Level results day on 18 August until 31 August.
Students will be able to check whether they get the university they want from 8am.
“I’m so grateful for the opportunity, I love studying at NCN and my lecturers have been so supportive”.
You may be given informal offers over the phone and it’s important that you take time to think about your next step.
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According to this study from the University of Swansea, just 17% believed that Clearing only applied to those who didn’t get the grades they needed, while a staggering 55% were not aware of the Clearing process and what it involved.
