IN THE
The university ‘clearing’ process and what you need to know
W
hhat is clearing? Clearing is the process by which students who haven’t made their A-Level grades or fulfilled the conditions of their first-choice Higher Education offer of a place can still plot a route to university. Students will use Clearing when they haven’t got the required grades, if they haven’t applied to UCAS already, or if they’ve had a change of heart and wish to turn down the course they’ve a provisional offer on.
CLEAR Starting your search Look on the UCAS website, check entry criteria and see if you meet them. A new feature that’s been brought in is Clearing Plus, which offers personalised matches through Track, and can enable you to express interest in a course. It is a way for universities to connect with you rather than just relying on the rather one-way process of old.
Early preparation If you feel you may be missing your grades, access the Clearing platform prior to results day, where some courses will already be showing. It’s also a good idea to dig out your personal statement, have a shortlist of locations you’d like to consider, and get your grades early on the big day so you can head back to start the search… should you need to.
32 / Berkhamsted Living
www.livingmags.info