Supporting your child on results day: A parent's guide to navigating the emotional rollercoaster
There are ups and downs on results day, but getting prepared beforehand is the best way to navigate anything that might come your way.
Information and advice pages
Supporting your child on results day: A parent's guide to navigating the emotional rollercoaster
There are ups and downs on results day, but getting prepared beforehand is the best way to navigate anything that might come your way.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for supporting disadvantaged students in their progression?
Ben Jordan, Head of Policy at UCAS examines what the Journey to a Million means for supporting disadvantaged students in their progression.
Statistical releases – daily Clearing analysis 2018
Statistical releases produced on 7 August, then each week day between 16 August – 31 August 2018 and on day 28 (published on 20 September), providing core numbers for the current cycle, comparison data over ten cycles, and graphical illustrations of key trends.
Statistical releases – daily Clearing analysis 2017
Statistical releases produced on 8 August, then each week day between 17 August – 1 September 2017 and on 14 September (published on 18 September), providing core numbers for the current cycle, comparison data over five cycles, and graphical illustrations of key trends.
Statistical releases – daily Clearing analysis 2016
Statistical releases produced on 9 August and then each week day between 18 August – 2 September 2016, providing core numbers for the current cycle, comparison data over five cycles, and graphical illustrations of key trends.
How can we support ‘A Million’ good decisions?
Courteney Sheppard, Head of Customer Contact, UCAS and David Penney, Director of Marketing, UCAS
Key changes for 2024 undergraduate applications
All the info you need about changes we're making to 2024 undergraduate applications.
Tracking your students’ applications post-submission
By entering the buzzword, students give their permission to share their data and for your centre to manage the entirety of their application including viewing offers, decisions, and replies.
CF Decline My Place Good Practice and FAQs
Discover good practice and FAQs for CF Decline My Place, the new process which allows students to request a release from their place via UCAS in order to enter Clearing.
Get results day ready this summer
Results day can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Here's everything you need to prepare for results day and Clearing.
Processing and using revised grades
Once applicants have received revised grades they may contact you regarding their previous firm choices which were made unsuccessful (REJ) or had changed course offers (UCC) to find out if you will be willing to reconsider them.
Confirmation and Clearing: The essentials
If you’re new to advising, or need a refresh on the essentials, this page contains the essential information about Confirmation and Clearing.
Advisers guide to Clearing for international students
Find key information on how Clearing works if you're helping a student come to the UK to study.
Clearing Plus
Clearing Plus matches students to their most suited Clearing courses. It's your chance to stand out, cutting through the noise - and it's all available as part of your capitation fee.
Preparing for results day and Clearing
We know you’ll have lots of questions about results day and Clearing. Like what are your options on results day? What happens if you change your mind about your choices? Find out tips from the experts and hear from those who have been there and done it below.
Your pocket careers adviser: Results day and Clearing support
We've worked with university and school coach, Clementine Wade, to create articles, videos, and email tips to help you understand results day and Clearing, and get to grips with what you should be doing when to best support your child through the process.
Historical entry grades: Adviser guide
Our course pages now display both the advertised and actual grades of accepted students to help students understand more about the grades universities and colleges have accepted previously. The entry grades data uses up to five years of historical data (2019– 2023 application cycles).
Supporting disabled students
More than one in four students who apply through UCAS each year share a disability. Disabled students are entitled to reasonable adjustments to ensure they can access higher education, and they will find a variety of support available.
The UCAS International Podcast: Student life in the UK
Robbie and our guests discuss everything about life in the UK from an international student perspective. Joined by current students, we touch on the application process and what you need to prepare, as well as looking at accommodation options and the intricacies of student life, such as how to integrate and what's available to help.
Universities and colleges
Reach your future students and recruitment goals. Connect with the right audience through data insights and precisely targeted campaigns. We understand who students are, what’s driving their application decisions and how you can find the ones who'll most likely enjoy your courses. No other organisation can offer you that.