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by Rachel
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 a short period of time while …
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by Salih
Clearing can be an overwhelming process for students, especially if they did not receive the results they were expecting or have changed their mind about their university choices. However, with some …
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by Jasmine
What is a contextual offer? By definition, a contextual offer is ‘a reduced offer for UK undergraduates that is typically one or two grades below the standard entry requirements’. They are …
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by Iona
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 to find a great course …
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by Iona
Results day can be daunting, especially when things don’t go to plan during exams. After I didn’t get the grades for either of my top choices, I thought I’d missed my chance to go to University, let …
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by Busayo
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 up at, as I was not sure what grades I …
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