Can I apply for new courses through clearing despite finishing my first year at uni ?

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  1. GlennsVod's Avatar
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    Can I apply for new courses through clearing despite finishing my first year at uni ?
    Starting to have doubts about the career prospects from my uni and course, especially as I could have easily got into a better uni last year had I have known my results would have been better than expected.

    Can I apply through clearing now and see if I get any places while still being a first year student ? Then if I don't get anything I can just carry on with my 2nd year or do I need to drop out first before reapplying ?
  2. GlennsVod's Avatar
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    Re: Can I apply for new courses through clearing despite finishing my first year at u
    Anybody ? Pleeeeeeeeeeease
  3. Samus2's Avatar
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    Re: Can I apply for new courses through clearing despite finishing my first year at u
    (Original post by GlennsVod)
    Starting to have doubts about the career prospects from my uni and course, especially as I could have easily got into a better uni last year had I have known my results would have been better than expected.

    Can I apply through clearing now and see if I get any places while still being a first year student ? Then if I don't get anything I can just carry on with my 2nd year or do I need to drop out first before reapplying ?
    As far as I'm aware. You can't apply for clearing because you're a student at university.
  4. Flyteryder's Avatar
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    Re: Can I apply for new courses through clearing despite finishing my first year at u
    (Original post by GlennsVod)
    Starting to have doubts about the career prospects from my uni and course, especially as I could have easily got into a better uni last year had I have known my results would have been better than expected.

    Can I apply through clearing now and see if I get any places while still being a first year student ? Then if I don't get anything I can just carry on with my 2nd year or do I need to drop out first before reapplying ?
    (Original post by Samus2)
    As far as I'm aware. You can't apply for clearing because you're a student at university.
    If you submit a brand new university application between right now and A-Level results day (well until clearing ends, but results day if you want the best chance in clearing), you'll automatically be entered into clearing, even if you're already at uni.

    You'd need a personal statement, reference etc, as well as having to fill out the entire UCAS application and pay the submission fee.
    Last edited by Flyteryder; 09-08-2012 at 16:32.
  5. GlennsVod's Avatar
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    Re: Can I apply for new courses through clearing despite finishing my first year at u
    (Original post by Samus2)
    As far as I'm aware. You can't apply for clearing because you're a student at university.
    I'm just gunna go and destroy my cereals.
  6. Flyteryder's Avatar
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    Re: Can I apply for new courses through clearing despite finishing my first year at u
    (Original post by GlennsVod)
    I'm just gunna go and destroy my cereals.
    Read what I wrote above.
  7. FinalMH's Avatar
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    Re: Can I apply for new courses through clearing despite finishing my first year at u
    Yes you can. Just submit a new application. However their will be implications if you do decide to go through with it including loans, accommodation etc...
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    Ok thanks for the help, I'll be giving that a go then.
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