Beyond the 5 choices: mastering UCAS Extra and confirmation and clearing
Tuesday 16 June 2026
14:50 - 15:30
Summary
This practical session explores how to make full use of the opportunities available beyond the initial application and 5 choices, including UCAS Extra and the summer Confirmation and Clearing period. Whether a student changes their mind, misses their grades, or exceeds expectations, understanding these pathways is critical to supporting them.
You’ll gain clarity on how UCAS Extra works and when to use it, key Confirmation and Clearing timelines, and the range of decisions universities may make once results are released. We’ll also explore how different types of students use Clearing strategically — not just as a back-up, but as a proactive route to securing the right place.
Expect practical tips, best practice guidance, and the confidence to support your students through every possible outcome — not just plan A.
Key learning outcomes:
- Learn what UCAS Extra is and how to use it. Understand the timelines of Confirmation and Clearing, including the Embargo periods.
- Get to know more about what decisions may come through from universities, once results are received, and how to support your students with understanding their options.
- Learn how Clearing is used by different types of students to support them with achieving their goal of studying in the UK.
