Can you get into a good university through clearing?

Of course you can! You're in a really good position as well, because maths is one of the less subscribed to courses you have lots more choice when it comes to places in clearing.

There are lots of the top 20 that go through the system, so if you play your cards right you could easily end up somewhere you love.

If a course isnt in the clearing list, you probably shouldnt call. There is literally no chance you will get an offer as there will be no spaces left, otherwise they would have entered the course into clearing in the first place.

What about economics?

On the contrary.

Back in 2006 I just missed out on my offer for medicine as they wanted an A Chemistry and I was one mark short. I was left without a place at medical school and was all set to go to LSOP to study Pharmacy. I wasn't keen on this even though I put it as my insurance because they told me that because I put them as an insurance, I couldn't apply for accommodation in halls.

I decided to phone round to local universities including University of Manchester which is quite good for Pharmacy. I explained the situation I was in having just missed out on my place at medical school but holding the grades (exceeding) for Pharmacy. At first they were saying that all their places were full because they had been oversubscribed but the Admissions Tutor took my details etc. and said he would let me know if anything came up but to not raise my hopes.

Less than 24 hours later, I got an email from Manchester saying they were prepared to take me on the course despite the fact I hadn't applied to them previously.

Whilst they had not advertised their vacancy through clearing, it goes to show that with a bit of phoning around and a little bit of luck, it is possible to get into a good university for the course you want to do through clearing. Although there are some exceptions to this rule; Medicine, Dentistry, Vet Sci, Oxbridge, Law and Economics at certain universities, some courses at Imperial and LSE etc.

After all that however, I ended up quitting Pharmacy after 5 months as I got a place at medical school elsewhere in the UK and this had been my first choice all along.

Whilst it was never my first choice of course/career path, I was still able to get into one of the best universities for Pharmacy and just by making a phone call with my results in hand.

Damn I've rambled on again

Thanks for the encouraging words. I think i will also attempt to call the local universities if im in a good enough position with my grades and i still dont get into warwick.

Oh yeah. I can't stress enough how important it is to get the grades (or exceed them) as this would significantly improve your chances of getting into a top university for your course through clearing. Without the grades they won't even let you finish what you're saying before they say "No".

hah, i think i should be in an okay position though. i guess we'll see on results day. What do i do with my personal statement though? most of it is economics and i am only going to be applying for straight maths through clearing.

I would always advise to ring up and and ask a university's admissions team for a definitive answer about if they have places. It is true that some institutions rarely enter Clearing, and some courses are always heavily over subscribed. You might want to think about what is most important for you - the course or the university.

On the contrary.

Back in 2006 I just missed out on my offer for medicine as they wanted an A Chemistry and I was one mark short. I was left without a place at medical school and was all set to go to LSOP to study Pharmacy. I wasn't keen on this even though I put it as my insurance because they told me that because I put them as an insurance, I couldn't apply for accommodation in halls.

I decided to phone round to local universities including University of Manchester which is quite good for Pharmacy. I explained the situation I was in having just missed out on my place at medical school but holding the grades (exceeding) for Pharmacy. At first they were saying that all their places were full because they had been oversubscribed but the Admissions Tutor took my details etc. and said he would let me know if anything came up but to not raise my hopes.

Less than 24 hours later, I got an email from Manchester saying they were prepared to take me on the course despite the fact I hadn't applied to them previously.

Whilst they had not advertised their vacancy through clearing, it goes to show that with a bit of phoning around and a little bit of luck, it is possible to get into a good university for the course you want to do through clearing. Although there are some exceptions to this rule; Medicine, Dentistry, Vet Sci, Oxbridge, Law and Economics at certain universities, some courses at Imperial and LSE etc.

After all that however, I ended up quitting Pharmacy after 5 months as I got a place at medical school elsewhere in the UK and this had been my first choice all along.

Whilst it was never my first choice of course/career path, I was still able to get into one of the best universities for Pharmacy and just by making a phone call with my results in hand.

Damn I've rambled on again

Just one question, im wondering how you got that med. place after 5 months ?
did they call back ? or you went after it after 5 months ??
id appreciate if you can explain . thnx.

I already had the A-level grades for Medicine and so made an application through UCAS to places which were willing to consider me given the fact I had already started a Pharmacy course. I had my interview about a month and bit after sending in my application then about a month or two after that I got an offer to study Medicine and so I left.

Ah i see. Just one more question that crossed my mind here :
Was your Medicine offer for the same year that you started Pharmacy course or was it for the year after ??
I mean did you start the Med course straight away after leaving pharmacy or did u have to take a gap year and start the course in the following year ??
Thanks.