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Clearing:
Top tips to get you ready

Clearing is coming up this week and we want to make sure that you feel as prepared as possible — and that you’re not worried about what’s ahead.

14 Aug 2017

Letterpress print room, UCA Epsom

Our top 5 tips for clearing — from Sarah Simms, Head of Admissions at UCA

  1. Don’t worry! Lots of excellent applicants receive a place in clearing and there’s no reason to be embarrassed or concerned about it.
  2. Remember, you don’t have to be in the UCAS system to apply for a course. We’re open to hearing from students from a range of backgrounds.
  3. Prepare and research your options. Don’t wait until the last minute on clearing day — be proactive and think about your interests in advance.
  4. Have your qualifications in front of you when you call to speak to admissions — it’ll make it much easier for them to help you.
  5. And finally, call us yourselves! We want to speak to you in person, not your mum, dad or family member.

Take a look at our Clearing Mythbusters video below featuring our student ambassador Rachel, who went through clearing herself when she applied to UCA.

Our clearing mythbusters video featuring UCA student ambassador Rachel Bramley

Take a look at our previous feature about clearing to find out more about the process at UCA.

We’ve also got a new video about how to apply through clearing and what you’ll need to be ready. Take a look:

Our how to apply through clearing video

To apply for clearing at UCA call us on 0800 068 0088 or 01252 892722, or check our clearing webpage.