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  • International student: Clearing survival kit

    International student: Clearing survival kit

    Hi, I’m Miriam, a final year international student, studying Accounting, Business, Finance and Management. Clearing is simpler than it looks, but still stressful in the moment. You are making fast…

  • Rachel’s international Clearing story

    In 2020, I came to York to study Social Policy through Clearing as an international student. The day of Clearing was stressful as I needed to call multiple universities in…

  • The Clearing Process – my tips for getting through it

    I went through clearing, so I know how intimidating the clearing process can be. But with the right support and a bit of prep, clearing can give you the chance…

  • Coming to York through Clearing

    For most students, results day is always so scary. I remember dreading the 16th of August 2018. My main worry was that I didn’t know what university I would end…

  • What I Wish I had Known About Results Day 

    Hi everyone, I’m Amy, I’ve just finished the final year of my Archaeology and Heritage degree. My results day was three years ago now, so I’m here to share with…

  • Top Tips To Get The Clearing Offer You Want

    It may be a scary thing to think about – you got an offer from a university, and after working towards it for months you open that envelope on results…

  • Prepare for clearing: tips on getting into a Russell Group uni

    Results day can bring about a number of scenarios so it’s best to prepare for clearing. The night before my results day, I watched lots of advice videos on YouTube…

  • How to prepare for university if you think you might go through Clearing

    You may have tried your best in your exams, but you may feel that you have to get prepared for Clearing, just in case. You are not a failure if…

  • Preparing for Clearing: Three Tips

    Going through clearing can seem pretty daunting. Here are just a few tips to help you prepare if you think clearing might be an option for you! Plan in advance…

  • Why should you consider clearing? Here are my 5 top tips

    Sometimes when people see clearing, they panic and feel like all of their hard work and planning about university has gone down the drain. However, clearing isn’t a bad thing.…

  • Top tips to prepare for clearing

    Whether you’re unsure of the university or course, your grades surprise you or you’ve only recently started thinking about going to university, then clearing is a great option for you.…

  • Confused about clearing? Here’s how to prepare

    Thinking about applying through clearing? You’re in great company! Thousands of students, myself included, have successfully gained university places from clearing or adjustment year after year. Just to recap, clearing…