what does a course in clearing mean??

If clearing has places for a course, does it mean that a lot of students didn't fufill the requirements for that course or that not many applicants chose the course in the first place?

Reply 1

Good bloke

It could mean either, or both. Or that lots applied but were found wanting by the university and not many offers were made.

Reply 2

sam17

hi i think it means a lot of people didnt meet the requirements

Reply 3

*anon*

i found my course up for clearing?!
any more ideas?!
im sssoo nervous!

Reply 4

Good bloke

*anon*

i found my course up for clearing?!
any more ideas?!
im sssoo nervous!

Any more ideas for what?

Reply 5

strawberrysunshine

Didn't make many offers, people missed the grades, expect people to go elsewhere i.e. past experience has shown that the course or university is an 'insurance'

Reply 6

hunibuni

thanks everyone....I hope it's just not many people applied!

Reply 7

moodring01

My uni put up the places for clearing on Tuesday - had they received everyone's grades by then? If so then surely the courses up for clearing are ones that involve people missing the needed grades. Oh wait but the uni can't be that obvious, can it? Omg, I'm actually nervous.

Reply 8

Good bloke

They received results on Sunday.

Reply 9

wellerism

I made a thread on this and its explained kinda in there

Basically if there is clearing places, they are normally at lower grades, therefore take it as a good things

Reply 10

jonnythemoose

My course isn't in clearing. It's a good sign :awesome:

Reply 11

blobermann123

Clearing is a way for universities and colleges to fill the remaining spaces on their courses that start in September, so it gives you a second chance at getting onto a university course.

Reply 12

Carnationlilyrose

Original post by blobermann123

Clearing is a way for universities and colleges to fill the remaining spaces on their courses that start in September, so it gives you a second chance at getting onto a university course.