Everyone has their own reasons for going through the Clearing process, but we’ve broken it down to four main ones:
Reason 1: You changed your mind about the university or course you’d previously applied to, or about coming to university altogether. You might be re-thinking decisions choices that feel like a while go now, or you might even have decided you want to try the university experience after previously thinking you wouldn’t. Whatever the reason for making you change your mind, it is absolutely fine, and Clearing is the perfect opportunity to explore your options and find a uni and a course more suited to you now.
Reason 2: You didn’t get the grades you were hoping for. A bump in the road doesn’t mean your plans for university are over. If you didn’t get into your firm or insurance choice, then Clearing is your opportunity to find another place. Remember, sometimes the unexpected paths turn out to be the best thing to happen to us.
Reason 3: You got better results than you’d expected. Well done! You made your original firm and insurance choices based on your predicted grades, only to find out you smashed it and did better than expected. So why not take a look at what’s out there and choose see if there is something better for you? Clearing is your opportunity to do that.
Reason 4: You waited to get your results before applying to any university. There is nothing wrong with wanting to make a properly informed decision. You’ve done your research, have an idea of what you want, and now with results in hand you can go out there and get it – all through Clearing!
