There are several reasons people don’t always get to applying for university by the January 15th deadline. And you might be wondering what this means for you? Here are two different scenarios which should shed some light on what to expect and what your different options are if you too haven’t applied yet. Dear Diary,… Read more » about Dear Diary, I missed the UCAS application deadline!
Clearing from a parental perspective
This is a guest blog written by Louise Gaff Calling all parents, this one’s for you! This is a guest blog from our of BU student’s parents perspective, talking about her daughters experience with Clearing. Are you a parent looking to share your views? Get in touch! My daughter Ellen had completed her A-levels in… Read more » about Clearing from a parental perspective
Ebony’s clearing story
An inspirational guest blog by our very own Ebony Harding. Everyone has a different Clearing experience. Some people are prepared for Clearing and get what they want out of it immediately, and others are genuinely surprised by their results and may need to go through Clearing unexpectedly. For me, I was surprised by my results… Read more » about Ebony’s clearing story
Getting into halls through Clearing isn’t as unlikely as you think!
Guest Blog by Bethany Pawson on accommodation and Clearing. Many people think that there is no chance that you will be able to get in halls if you have gone through Clearing because they fill up so fast, but did you know that Bournemouth University offer an accommodation guarantee for Clearing students too! When I found… Read more » about Getting into halls through Clearing isn’t as unlikely as you think!
Know your plan B!
This is a guest blog by Kate Marchant, explaining everything ‘Clearing and Adjustment’. Email BU Blogs or comment below if you want to share your experiences or give advice surrounding university? Most of us have felt, at some point in our lives, that we are on the wrong path. Whether that be that we are in… Read more » about Know your plan B!
Ayomide’s clearing story
This is a guest blog by Ayomide, sharing her Clearing story. When doing my UCAS, after receiving my offers, I chose my firm and my insurance choice. I was so set on getting into my firm I hardly looked into my insurance choice. It was a back up and as it is called, an insurance… Read more » about Ayomide’s clearing story
Today’s the day – We’re open for clearing!
So today really is the day – the 5th July marks an exciting opportunity for many of you as Bournemouth University Clearing is now open! This is a little blog about applying to Bournemouth University through Clearing (and a little secret… it’s quick, easy and stress-free). What is Clearing? Clearing is organised by UCAS and… Read more » about Today’s the day – We’re open for clearing!
My achievements despite coming through Clearing
I expected to go through Clearing. My final exams did not go very well and so I decided to take a proactive approach and look for other options before results day and write down potential courses that I could apply for if necessary. Results day revealed my grades were not high enough for my insurance… Read more » about My achievements despite coming through Clearing
Why I’m glad I went through Clearing
Admitting that Clearing actually worked out for the best can be hard as you didn’t get your first choice of University, but most people I know that went through Clearing agree with this. To wake up on results day with a rejection can be daunting, and it can feel like the end of the world… Read more » about Why I’m glad I went through Clearing
Lucy’s story: My Clearing experience
Clearing… Cue the most stressful couple of weeks of my life. The pressure to get into your first choice university is huge, and I definitely wasn’t prepared for what would happen if I didn’t get in. I had just assumed that even if I didn’t quite meet the entry requirements, they would still let me… Read more » about Lucy’s story: My Clearing experience
Katrina’s Clearing story
It’s easy to feel like you have lost all chances of pursing your dreams when you’re rejected from all of your chosen universities on results day. There will be plenty of thoughts running through your mind, ‘I’m sure I aced that exam,’ ‘Surely they marked it wrong,’ ‘No university will accept these grades’. But you… Read more » about Katrina’s Clearing story
Top tips for Clearing
Clearing can seem overwhelming and so we want to make the experience a little less daunting if we can! Here are some top tips from current BU students who came through Clearing: Nura Hassan Don’t stress and think clearly. Whatever happened, happened! It’s time to think about now rather than back then. … Read more » about Top tips for Clearing