How to prepare for A-Level Results Day

Results day for both GCSEs and A-Levels are coming up soon, so it's important you understand the results process, alongside how to navigate clearing, is key to having the most stress-free results day!

Clearing

Clearing is a process which allows students who did not meet their offers, or are

new applicants now deciding to go to university, or who want to change their university/course,

get the opportunity to do so. In order to use clearing, find the course and vacancy you want to

apply for on UCAS, then call the university to make sure you meet the entry requirements, and

then add the ‘Clearing’ option UCAS, and fill in all the relevant information. Clearing vacancies

are open to find from July onwards.

Be prepared for the day

Depending on school, you may have an in person results day, or may get emailed your actual

grades, however UCAS typically updates whether you have been successful from roughly 8am.

So make sure you are prepared with fast internet connection, a pen and diary in case you need

to use clearing or call any university - remember universities get extremely busy at this point, so

be as quick as possible!

Update your Student Finance

If you are using Student Finance to fund university and find you want to use Clearing to change

your university, make sure you update your choices on your student finance account. This is a

necessary step to ensure you still receive your loans and your tuition fees are paid to the right

university.

Take a deep breath!

Although it can sound extremely difficult to try and stay calm on results day, remember that

your results do not define you - your hard work will pay off, and there are still great options such

as taking a gap year or using Clearing.

In order to gain more specialist help ensuring success, contact The Education Suite:

Website: www.theeducationsuite.co.uk

Email: Hello@theeducationsuite.co.uk

Tel: 07818022590