Throughout the UK, universities are currently focusing on attracting students to their campuses to fill a large number of course spaces. If you are seeking to begin at a university this autumn and have not had an offer, you have an opportunity to make your educational dreams come true.
How Clearing Works
You will improve your opportunities for finding the right course by obtaining a better understanding about how the process works. Therefore, it pays to do your homework. To make this happen, you have to define clearing, which is the UCAS application process. UCAS stands for the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.
This process is designed so universities can fill spaces they have available for the upcoming academic year. It provides applicants who do not currently hold an offer another opportunity to find a university place. Clearing generally takes place from July to October 23 annually.
Therefore, at the beginning of July, clearing places 2018 spots are numerous. That is the best time to begin your search for openings. However, if you cannot begin this process unless you receive your exam results first.
When the Results Are Issued
In 2018, A-level results are given on August 16. Advanced higher and Scottish higher exam results are issued on August 7. A student is eligible for clearing if he or she has applied in the current year for application and have not withdrawn the paperwork. You are also eligible if the criteria below applies:
- You applied prior to June 30 and have not received any offers
- You applied prior to June 30 and declined all offers
- You applied after June 30
- You did not meet certain insurance or firm selections and you were declined, or you declined optional offers.
You must pay the UCAS application fee in full to participate in clearing. Also, you should have a clearing number for reference purposes. Universities ask for this all-important number when they review your qualifications and talk to you.
Visit the University Websites
Clearing places are easily found on university websites. This is the best way to research your choices, as an accurate list of vacancies are featured that include further details on the application process.
Also, the electronic listings on the UCAS website are updated often. On A-level results day, students can also refer to the Daily Telegraph for a complete list of clearing vacancies. The Daily Telegraph also provides a mobile app for clearing use.
Students do not need to apply for the same course to which they applied when making an UCAS application initially. However, if you happen to change your mind, the university will want to learn more about your reasons for making a switch. If you are in clearing, you should contact each university directly and not UCAS.