I have been through Clearing - AMA!

If you have a question about your Firm or Insurance choices, Clearing or other UCAS-related issues then please ask your question HERE or post in the Clearing FAQ threads.

Hi there! :hi:

I'm Cheese :wavey:

I'm a Vegetable :h:

and I went through Clearing in 2017 to get my University place studying Chemistry at the University of Southampton :woo:

In 2021 I graduated on my 4 year course doing MChem Chemistry with a First Class Honours degree!!
:woohoo:

The same year I got a job as a scientist in a pharmaceutical company! I was there for 2 years now and now I am working as a Materials/Analytical Scientist in a different sector. Going through clearing absolutely did not stop me in my career journey and I have been loving life :yes:

I don't want to derail this thread too much about scientific graduate roles so if you have questions about that specifically, maybe shoot me a PM :smile:

If you have questions about chemistry as a course, you should ask it here. Similarly with Southampton as a Uni, use the relevant threads on the University of Southampton's forum :yy:

This thread is here to help dispel some of the myths surrounding clearing, I am also here to answer any of your questions about going through Clearing, what it is, any worries you have or just any questions about University in general :tongue:

There are loads more of these threads which you can find listed below. They are for different subjects and different Universities so please take a look! If you would also like to offer a helping hand, just let us know! :ta:

Useful Links:
Big Fat List of Clearing Threads on TSR
Clearing FAQ 2024
UCAS applications and Uni Group discussion thread

The Steps of Going Through Clearing:
Step 1: on results day both firm and insurance uni choices reject you. Or you may have released yourself into clearing after careful consideration that you no longer wish to go to your firm/insurance options and that another opportunity has been found better suited to you! You are in clearing and are given a clearing number.

Step 2: phone up unis you want to apply to and see if you can get a place. This involves stating your clearing number, name, phone number and grades and saying why you want to go to said uni/do said course.

Step 3: if they offer you a place, consider it and wait for an email with confirmation of a place for which you can apply to using UCAS. If successful skip to 5.

Step 4: if unsuccessful repeat step 2-3.

Step 5: consider all places offered by researching and doing a pro/con list for each. Then enter your chosen uni + course into UCAS using your clearing number after you have confirmation of a place being offered by a uni.

Step 6: time to celebrate aka pizza time, you earned it!!

you're off to Uni :woo:

(edited 1 month ago)

Reply 1

De Montfort University

Official Rep

16

Hi there Cheese , unlike you I'm not a vegetable 😁 but I think it's great that you are sharing your journey through clearing and how everything worked out for you in the end. It's great for applicants to know that they have options and hope isn't lost just because you've changed your mind about courses or your initial plans did not work out. Your clearing guide is amazing and covers everything students need to know about the process.

If anyone has any clearing related questions and is interested in studying where I study which is De Montfort University , I am happy to chat and share any advise or just share my experience too. Alternatively applicants can call us on +44 (0)116 257 7000 or WhatsApp us on 07970 655 800 to go through clearing or just discuss their options .

Cece ✨
Energy Engineering student
De Montfort University

Reply 2

04MR17

Volunteer Section Leader

22

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Reply 3

CheeseIsVeg

OP

Volunteer Section Leader

Original post by CheeseIsVeg

If you have a question about your Firm or Insurance choices, Clearing or other UCAS-related issues then please ask your question HERE or post in the Clearing FAQ threads.
Hi there! :hi:

I'm Cheese :wavey:

I'm a Vegetable :h:

and I went through Clearing in 2017 to get my University place studying Chemistry at the University of Southampton :woo:

In 2021 I graduated on my 4 year course doing MChem Chemistry with a First Class Honours degree!!
:woohoo:

The same year I got a job as a scientist in a pharmaceutical company! I was there for 2 years now and now I am working as a Materials/Analytical Scientist in a different sector. Going through clearing absolutely did not stop me in my career journey and I have been loving life :yes:

I don't want to derail this thread too much about scientific graduate roles so if you have questions about that specifically, maybe shoot me a PM :smile:

If you have questions about chemistry as a course, you should ask it here. Similarly with Southampton as a Uni, use the relevant threads on the University of Southampton's forum :yy:

This thread is here to help dispel some of the myths surrounding clearing, I am also here to answer any of your questions about going through Clearing, what it is, any worries you have or just any questions about University in general :tongue:

There are loads more of these threads which you can find listed below. They are for different subjects and different Universities so please take a look! If you would also like to offer a helping hand, just let us know! :ta:

Useful Links:
Big Fat List of Clearing Threads on TSR
Clearing FAQ 2024
UCAS applications and Uni Group discussion thread
The Steps of Going Through Clearing:
Step 1: on results day both firm and insurance uni choices reject you. Or you may have released yourself into clearing after careful consideration that you no longer wish to go to your firm/insurance options and that another opportunity has been found better suited to you! You are in clearing and are given a clearing number.
Step 2: phone up unis you want to apply to and see if you can get a place. This involves stating your clearing number, name, phone number and grades and saying why you want to go to said uni/do said course.
Step 3: if they offer you a place, consider it and wait for an email with confirmation of a place for which you can apply to using UCAS. If successful skip to 5.
Step 4: if unsuccessful repeat step 2-3.
Step 5: consider all places offered by researching and doing a pro/con list for each. Then enter your chosen uni + course into UCAS using your clearing number after you have confirmation of a place being offered by a uni.
Step 6: time to celebrate aka pizza time, you earned it!!

you're off to Uni :woo:

Hi

I have also been through clearing!

I can help you with any questions or queries you may have before going into the clearing process later this week.

We are all here to help!

Feel free to drop any questions down below....

I hope this helps,

Matt
Wrexham Uni reps

Reply 6

CheeseIsVeg

OP

Volunteer Section Leader

22

Original post by WrexhamUniReps

Hi
I have also been through clearing!
I can help you with any questions or queries you may have before going into the clearing process later this week.
We are all here to help!
Feel free to drop any questions down below....
I hope this helps,
Matt
Wrexham Uni reps

Thanks so much!
What's a good piece of advice you'd give someone who is preparing to go into clearing?