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Hi I'm not planning to apply this year via UCAS application. Do you think I could apply through clearing after results day this year or does clearing only work if you have already applied?

Reply 1

cksiu

Universities Forum Helper

Original post

by searose07

Hi I'm not planning to apply this year via UCAS application. Do you think I could apply through clearing after results day this year or does clearing only work if you have already applied?

Yes, you could apply through clearing without went through the routine 5-choice cycle.

Howevever UCAS will require personal statement, predicted grades and reference. Get prepared.

Reply 2

Admit-One

Universities Forum Helper

You may as well apply now regardless, worst case you get no offers and are immediately ready for clearing when it goes live.

Reply 3

Clearing and Applications Advisor

Clearing is part of UCAS. You need a full UCAS application to use clearing which is why it’s a better option to apply now than to wait.

Reply 4

LittleFire10

Original post

by searose07

Hi I'm not planning to apply this year via UCAS application. Do you think I could apply through clearing after results day this year or does clearing only work if you have already applied?

Out of curiosity is there a particular reason you don’t want to formally apply through UCAS? I’m just wondering if maybe there’s a part of the application that you’re misunderstanding/ is stressing you out that someone on here could help you with.

Reply 5

McGinger

Just remember that Clearing is like the January Sales - its only for courses no one else wants - which may not include the Uni/course you want. And - this is important - most Unis will not guarantee Uni housing for Clearing applicants, which may mean no housing at all.