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TACKLING CLEARING UCAS will automatically send a Clearing Passport soon after your results are published but you must make initial contact with possible Universities yourself THE ESSENTIALS You need:
Stay calm and be patient! You will get through to Universities even if it initially seems no-one is going to answer your calls. You may be asked to come to a brief interview at short notice, so be ready to travel if it is a course you really want. Remember the Universities want you as much as you want them. Don't panic! COPING WITH CLEARING Clearing is like 'early birds and worms'. Early action will bring greater benefits with the competitive courses/ Universities so try and bring yourself round as soon as you can but...
OFFICIAL LISTINGS WEBSITES
NB Individual University/Department sites will also offer valuable information online. The Guardian has a useful Clearing guide and remember to consult sections of this site for helpful web links for further individual research. NEWSPAPERS The Independent will produce the Official Listings though expect daily supplements in most of the broadsheets over the next week. SHOULD I RETAKE MY EXAMS? Past experience shows that students who are determined to succeed very often achieve their target and for some, esp those chasing competitive courses, better grades are essential. However for many, merely retaking part of an exam is too restrictive. Instead the experiences of an enforced gap year without academic work offer solid finance, better opportunities and a sexier CV. Universities will value the maturity gained from a year away from education if it has been used suitably. REMARKS? You should take advice from your subject tutors, relevant Heads of Department and obviously, Headmaster or Head of 6th. Acting early here is important if you want to improve your prospects for Uni entry this year. ...AND FINALLY Once you have chosen a course to stimulate you, remember employers will want a good degree grade alongside evidence of employability. Keep your CV in good shape, gain a variety of work experience, concentrate in particular on opportunities that link with your Career preferences and use your University Careers Service early on and constantly. Stay ahead of your peers, esp if you are on a non-vocational course or one without any built-in Work Experience. ****************
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