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If you are unsure about how to use UCAS Track, please see this page.

Contents 1 What happens to UCAS Track before results day? 2 When will Track open again? 3 What will Track show me? 3.1 What words will Track use? 4 Should I check Track before I collect my results? 5 Also See

What happens to UCAS Track before results day?

Track will be frozen from August 8th 2008 until the morning of results day, 14th August 2008. This means that applicants will not be able to change details of their application. Track records will also not be updated to show any changes.

If you need to clarify any information or make any changes, you will need to contact UCAS.

When will Track open again?

UCAS have simply stated that track will be working from "mid morning". This will probably be around 8am, but may be from 10am or even later.

There is no point staying up and checking Track at one minute past midnight. Track will not be updated that early.

Although Track opens at this time, some applicants may find that their choices are not updated. This can happen for many reasons if your universities are slow communicating their decisions to UCAS.

What will Track show me?

Track can only show you if you have been accepted by your firm or insurance choice. Track will not show you your grades, and there is no way of telling if you have been accepted even though you have missed your grades.

What words will Track use?

On your choices page, the "decision" column will change. Since you have already chosen your firm and insurance, your Track choices page should reflect this.

• If one offer changes to Unconditional, this means you have gained a place there.
  • If this is your firm choice, your insurance will not update to "unconditional" since you will not be going to your insurance. You have been accepted to your firm, and will thus be going there.
  • If this is your insurance, your firm will have updated to "unsuccessful". This means that you have missed your firm offer, and they are unable to take you. However, you have a place at your insurance and will thus be going there.
• If both your firm and insurance have updated to Unsuccessful then you have missed your grades for both and have not been accepted at either.
  • This will mean you are entered into Clearing. Your Track page will update later with details such as your UCAS number.

You may wish to read further information on what to do on A Level results day

Should I check Track before I collect my results?

Well, you can if you want. But only do it if you have time and you're sure it won't make you nervous.

Remember that since you will only know if you have been accepted there is no guarantee that you did well in your exams and met your offer.

Also remember that Track can be slow updating for some people, and this does not necessarily mean you have done badly in your exams or that you will be rejected by your unis.

Also See

• Guide to Results Day
• After results day
• Chat about Your results in the exam forums
• The applications and UCAS forum