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Clearing 2019 – here’s what you need to know

Every year, thousands of students use Clearing to find a university place, so if you want to go study higher education but don’t have an offer, you’ve missed the offers you did have or don’t want to accept your offers, make no mistake: higher education providers are eager to talk to you and you are not alone.

To better improve your chances of finding the right course for you it is good to understand the clearing process.

What is Clearing?

When does it start?

Clearing – Hints & Tips

Clearing can be a stressful and uncertain time for students who may not have got the grades they had hoped for. It is at this time when you need to spend time researching your options and making sure you find out about the courses that maybe of interest to you.

The easiest place to start is to look at the UCAS website which lists all the courses that are available. You can specifically search for courses that are available in Clearing 2019 and type in some keywords to match what you originally had chosen.

The good news is that this site is updated regularly, with a direct link to the University or College website which will give you more information about the course and who to contact. As a recommendation, take your time, shortlist a few courses and spend time looking at the modules and course content. Use this opportunity to note down any questions you may have which the tutor can help you with.

Contact the institution

The next step is to make sure you have some key information to hand. This includes your Clearing number from UCAS Track, your results, personal statement, details of the course, a list of queries raised and a fully charged mobile phone or access to a landline.

You now need to make the call and speak to the tutor about the course and the reasons you wish to apply. Your personal statement is a good reference point so use that to provide clear examples of how the course is a right fit for you.

It is important to be positive, enthusiastic and focused on your benefits, but also use this as an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course. By doing this, you are demonstrating to the tutor that you are a competent and capable student.

Make your decision

If all goes well, you may have an offer, which you should request be sent to you in writing. You can now decide whether it is one you wish to accept, or if unsure, contact other institutions on your list. You do not need to accept the first offer you get, so speak to the others and make a decision, but do it quickly as places will get taken up quickly, usually you have around 3 days to make a choice. Remember you can only add a Clearing choice on UCAS Track after 3pm on A Level results day.

Fees and Finance

Clearing Case Studies

Amy, Leeds Beckett University

Aminah, Podiatry Masters student at the University of Huddersfield

Duaa, BSc Clinical Sciences student at University of Bradford

Lileth Campbell, University Centre Leeds City College

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