Step 3: Make the call
If you see courses which you want to study are open in Clearing now it is time to phone the university – keep calm and sell yourself. Stay positive and be enthusiastic, the staff are there to help you make the right choice. You will need make the call not your parents!
You will need to tell them which course you are interested in and give them all of your details – particularly your results, quite often you will speak to an advisor first who may then pass you on to talk to an admissions tutor who will be an expert in the subject. Remember keep calm, stay positive and do not make a panic decision, ask questions about the course and demonstrate to the admissions tutor that you have done some homework – check the contents of modules and how they are assessed and impress them! If you are offered a place over the phone you will usually be given a deadline by which time you need to apply for the course.
Tip: have a copy of your personal statement ready along with details of the course you are interested in and be prepared to sell yourself.
Step 4: Try again
If you didn’t get an offer first time, don’t worry – keep looking and try again. Some universities will be very busy and you should keep trying and do remember things change quickly so don’t give up. There are lots of options and you should try to be open minded. Do make sure that you chose a place where you will be happy.
Tip: if you were unsuccessful with a university once it may be worth trying again as things change very fast and students sometimes change their mind.
Step 5: Accepting a course offer If you choose to accept a clearing offer you will need to visit the UCAS Track website. Click on the ‘Add Clearing Choice’ button
and enter the institution and course details. You can only enter details for one choice, but don’t forget you do not need to make the decision immediately. Universities will normally give you a deadline by which you must enter these details to formally take up the offer.
Make sure you only enter a Clearing choice if the university has offered you a place on the course and you want to accept it. If you enter a Clearing choice without discussing it with the university, this may delay the progress of your application.
Tip: take a moment, discuss with your family, friends and school advisors before you decide to accept any offer
Step 6: The University Try to visit your new choice of university if you did not attend an open day, you need to make sure you have made the right choice and if at all possible arrange a meeting with your tutors. Double check accommodation, make sure you have the most suitable option for your needs.
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