Advice for A level results day

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How to prepare for A-level results day

A-level results day is nearly here and you might feel overwhelmed about how to prepare for it. Here are some tips to prepare for A-level results day

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What is Ucas clearing?

What is clearing? How do you choose a university through clearing? What happens when you go through clearing? Our comprehensive guide to Ucas clearing explains what clearing is, how clearing works, and how you can make the most of clearing. Here is how to get through clearing and ensure that the process is as smooth as possible

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Your A-level results day checklist

Use this checklist to make sure you are as prepared for A-level results day as you can be

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Clearing 2026: UK universities with courses still available

Which universities have clearing courses? How do I search for a clearing course? What courses are available through clearing? Prepare for Ucas clearing in advance by checking which UK universities have courses available ahead of A-level results day on 13 August

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What is Ucas extra?

Ucas Extra allows students who have used up all of their five choices on Ucas and would like to apply to another university in the UK

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What happens after you submit your Ucas application?

What is next in the Ucas university application cycle? These are the key dates you need to know for the next eight months

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Clearing: what you should say on the phone to universities

Advice from a director of admissions explains how to handle telephone calls to universities during your Ucas clearing process

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Why it’s not too late to apply to university through clearing

Students can still apply to university through clearing. Here are some tips and reasons why clearing is a good option for all students

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How to navigate the clearing process – from a university admissions director

Amy Smith, associate director of admissions and applicant experience at Nottingham Trent University, shares the best way to navigate clearing and when you should consider self-releasing

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When should you go through clearing?

When should you go through clearing? David Seaton, the assistant director of student recruitment and admissions at the University of Bedfordshire shares some words of wisdom around the clearing process

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Applying through Ucas: important terms explained

University applications have many steps, so it’s important to know what all the relevant terms mean

January 15 2024

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Clearing 2022: advice from university admissions officers

A-level results day is fast approaching, but there are a few ways in which you can prepare. Here are some tips from university admissions experts on what to do, no matter what results you receive

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Required reading: how to use social media for clearing

If you find yourself having to go through clearing this results day, you could use social media to find and accept a place at a new university

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Ucas clearing advice from students who have been through it

Worried about going through Ucas clearing? Check out what these university students wish they had known about the process

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Clearing 2021: advice on how to handle results day

For any students receiving results this year, an associate admissions director shares her top tips for navigating clearing and how to find the right course for you

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Navigating clearing: what to do if you don’t receive your grades

Don't let clearing overwhelm you. Here's a breakdown of how to choose the best university and course for you

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A-level results day: what to do when you receive your A-level results

Be prepared for every outcome with this step by step A-level results day guide

What not to do on a level results day

What NOT to do on A-level results day

There is always plenty of advice about the things you should be doing on A-level results day. Here are all the things you probably shouldn’t do

How to survive A-level results day

How to survive A-level results day

Hannah Morrish, education community manager at The Student Room, shares her advice for students preparing for A-level results day

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Top tips to cope with nerves while waiting for A-level results

From getting lost in a good book to prepping a Plan B, there are proven ways to reduce stress

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A-level results: what should students do now?

Numerous changes to university admissions after A-level results day have left students confused and upset. Here is a breakdown of the situation and what to do next

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Video: 10 common exam results day questions - answered

Watch an education expert answer the most common questions about A Level results, Ucas Clearing and getting a place at university

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A-level results day: a vice-chancellor's guide to clearing

Mike Thomas urges students to keep calm and take advantage of the clearing process if they miss out on their expected exam results

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How to deal with stress over exam results

A clinical psychologist who went through Clearing herself explains how to approach exam-related stress

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