🦄 Clearing myth-busters 🦄
Results Day is coming and, as usual, there are lots of questions flying around about Clearing. There are also a lot of MYTHS about Clearing, too.
We thought we’d share some common myths and misconceptions and bust them for you! Here are some we’ve heard over the years:
❌ I think I’ve performed better in my exams than I expected. But I have to stick to my firm choice, right?
✅ Well done! You are allowed to switch your choice through Clearing if you have higher grades than were predicted. Go get ‘em!
❌ I’m in Clearing. This must mean I’ve fallen behind...
✅ Absolutely NOT! If you’re in Clearing because things didn’t go to plan, that’s okay and totally normal. That’s a big reason why Clearing exists – to give you options and help you take back control. Remember – lots of people get into university through Clearing. It’s a positive thing.
❌ I have done more research and changed my mind on where I want to go, but that’s not what Clearing is for, is it?
✅ Yes it is! You are allowed to change your mind on which university you study at and which course you apply for – and Clearing gives you the opportunity to do that.
❌ There won’t be any accommodation left. Where will I live?
✅ Every year we do our best to ensure an accommodation guarantee for students applying through Clearing. In fact, many universities will do this if they can, so no need to worry.
❌ I got rejected by a university, so I can’t apply to the same place through Clearing, can I?
✅ Actually, yes! If a university is offering a course in Clearing that you meet the entry requirements for, you can apply. It won't matter if you have been rejected from that uni before. The people processing your new application won’t know that, or ask about it.
❌ If I’m offered a place through Clearing, I won’t have much time to think about it.
✅ Yes, you will. Universities will give you some time to think about an offer, so you can take a breath and make a calm decision. This also gives you time to find out more about the subject, the campus, student societies and more.
❌ What if I’m upset on the phone to the hotline?
✅ That’s fine. Everyone answering the phones understands how stressful Clearing can be and you have our full permission to cry through the entire phone call. We’ll take some deep breaths with you and we’ll walk you through it all. Don’t worry!
Heard something about Clearing that you’re not sure about? If you have concerns or questions, let’s talk about them and see if we can myth-bust those too...
We thought we’d share some common myths and misconceptions and bust them for you! Here are some we’ve heard over the years:
❌ I think I’ve performed better in my exams than I expected. But I have to stick to my firm choice, right?
✅ Well done! You are allowed to switch your choice through Clearing if you have higher grades than were predicted. Go get ‘em!
❌ I’m in Clearing. This must mean I’ve fallen behind...
✅ Absolutely NOT! If you’re in Clearing because things didn’t go to plan, that’s okay and totally normal. That’s a big reason why Clearing exists – to give you options and help you take back control. Remember – lots of people get into university through Clearing. It’s a positive thing.
❌ I have done more research and changed my mind on where I want to go, but that’s not what Clearing is for, is it?
✅ Yes it is! You are allowed to change your mind on which university you study at and which course you apply for – and Clearing gives you the opportunity to do that.
❌ There won’t be any accommodation left. Where will I live?
✅ Every year we do our best to ensure an accommodation guarantee for students applying through Clearing. In fact, many universities will do this if they can, so no need to worry.
❌ I got rejected by a university, so I can’t apply to the same place through Clearing, can I?
✅ Actually, yes! If a university is offering a course in Clearing that you meet the entry requirements for, you can apply. It won't matter if you have been rejected from that uni before. The people processing your new application won’t know that, or ask about it.
❌ If I’m offered a place through Clearing, I won’t have much time to think about it.
✅ Yes, you will. Universities will give you some time to think about an offer, so you can take a breath and make a calm decision. This also gives you time to find out more about the subject, the campus, student societies and more.
❌ What if I’m upset on the phone to the hotline?
✅ That’s fine. Everyone answering the phones understands how stressful Clearing can be and you have our full permission to cry through the entire phone call. We’ll take some deep breaths with you and we’ll walk you through it all. Don’t worry!
Heard something about Clearing that you’re not sure about? If you have concerns or questions, let’s talk about them and see if we can myth-bust those too...
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