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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.

Getting started

Information for advisers on how to support your students in making a UCAS application and moving into higher education.

Entry requirements

Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.

Extra choices

If you've used all five choices on your application, and you're not holding any offers, you could still find a place using Extra – it's free!

How to end your personal statement

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. You’ve got this far – showing your passion for the subject. But how do you end your personal statement in a way that truly does it justice?

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.

UCAS terms explained

We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.

Clearing toolkit for parents

Heard of Clearing but not sure what it’s all about? Here we share what you need to know and practical tips for supporting someone through the process.