What happens after examination results are published

Clearing is available from August to applicants who have completed an application but have not managed to secure a place for the current year. Courses that have vacancies will be listed in The Independent and on the Clearing section of this website - which will be available from July - from the day that A level results are published. Scottish vacancies will be available from the day that Scottish Higher results are published. two students using pc

Your son or daughter can view the vacancies and contact institutions direct to discuss their options and suitability for the course. The institution will obtain a copy of their application from us for consideration.

If accepted, the university or college will tell them and then notify us. We will then send confirmation of the place.