Results day is looming. 239 hours away, to be exact (if you like countdowns, The Telegraph has one on their Clearing pages) We wrote this last year, but we’ve spruced it up a little for 2015.
- Don’t panic!
There is nothing you can do before you get your results, so try to take you mind off it. I know this is easy for someone who isn’t in your position to say, but try to keep yourself busy until Thursday.
- Think of a plan B NOW, just in case.
It’s always useful to have a plan B, then you will feel more prepared for results day. Make sure you know what Clearing and Adjustment are (look on the UCAS website for more information), as a minimum.
- Check UCAS Track on Thursday.
Track is updated at 8am on Thursday 13th August.
In a lot of cases, it will tell you if you’ve been accepted into your university. If not, give your university a call. Just because your place is not confirmed on UCAS Track it doesn’t mean you haven’t been accepted. There are lots of reasons for this – you may need to send them additional information, for example.
Remember to check UCAS Track before calling the university – they will be receiving lots of calls on results day so only call them if necessary.
- Get your results in person, if possible.
Your teachers and various other qualified staff will be at your college / sixth form to offer help, should you need it. They’re there if you need any advice or information, which you can’t receive if you stay at home.
- If you haven’t done as well as you wanted to, consider your other options and speak to college/sixth form staff.
How about looking at a different course or studying at a different institution? Could you take a year out? Do an extra year of studies? Have you thought about doing a higher apprenticeship?
- If you are going into Clearing, don’t panic!!
Plenty of students have gone through Clearing and have a brilliant time at university (me included!). There will be lots of students in this position, and it can be stressful, so try to gain the advice you need from qualified staff at your sixth form/college and reputable websites, but also make sure to take a step back and think about the decision you are making.
Best of luck on the 13th!
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