Clearing 2016: The ultimate post-results day guide for students

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Over 64,300 students found a place through Clearing in 2015, according to Ucas, which is up five per cent on the previous year, so it shouldn’t be disregarded as just a backup option for underachievers. Start before results day Whether you think you did great, failed, or somewhere in the middle, it doesn’t hurt to have a think about alternate universities and courses before results day rolls around. Talk to the university or college you’re interested in Remember to treat this phone call as mini-interview; on one hand, the phone call could just be a confirmation of your grades, or they might throw in some questions to test out your suitability for the course. Add a Clearing choice in Track Once you’ve had confirmation from a university and they’re happy to offer you a place, click ‘Add Clearing choice’ and fill in the course details by the date the university/college gave you over the phone.