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Myth 1: There\u2019s no accommodation left<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nQuite the opposite. Many universities actually *set aside* accommodation for those who go into Clearing. It\u2019s kind of like being a VIP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even if you did struggle to find somewhere you really liked, there are amazing teams at The University of Manchester who can help you secure that first year flat. You know: celebrity, exclusivity, fast-track style, like you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The View (2015)<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\u201cYou are Beyonce”… “Thank you.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMyth 2: It\u2019s only for people who didn\u2019t get the grades<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWrong, again! There are loads of reasons people opt for Clearing. People may want to change their course, their institution, dare we say their minds! Statistically, people are taking longer to decide on university<\/a>, so Clearing is also for those who are just choosing later in the cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBy the way, if you didn\u2019t get the grades\u2026 this doesn\u2019t define you. We know it can be disappointing, but really, you are so much more than your results! View Clearing not as rejection, but redirection. The journey into university may be slightly different but the end result is the same!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Legally Blonde (2001)<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\u201c\u2026Did we not get into the same school, Warner?!\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMyth 3: Everything is manic, stressful, and a free for all<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nClearing can be as calm as you want it to be! Sure, the phone lines can get busy. But just like yourself, other students are keen to get a post-results rundown and chat about their options. Your call will be prioritised as much as the next, with one of our friendly team ready to help you out and ease any concerns! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One way to avoid feeling stressed is making sure you\u2019re prepped on Results Day. This could be reading up on the Clearing process (like you are right now!), exploring other unis outside your firm choice, and making a list of top hotline numbers, which you can note down on our handy Clearing guide<\/a>. Then, it\u2019s just a matter of going through the motions and seeing what other exciting opportunities await you on the other side. Don\u2019t worry, you got this<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.mub.eps.manchester.ac.uk\/science-engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2024\/05\/tyler-1.png\")
THE GREATEST COOKING SHOW OF ALL TIME (2016)<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\u201cI\u2019m not finished\u2026 First off you – oh my god, can you let me do what I need to do.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMyth 4: You get whatever course you\u2019re given, with no control<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n*Cue Crying Dawson meme*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who told you this?! Choosing to go to university is still a huge decision, and you absolutely have a say in each step. If we don\u2019t have your desired course, you may want to consider our Integrated Foundation Years, which will allow you to follow the subject you’re passionate about – and we have students who swear by them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honestly, you\u2019ll never end up in some high-stakes course lucky dip. Our Clearing hotline pals are there to ensure you get the course that\u2019s really right for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dawson’s Cree<\/em><\/a>k (2000)<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCrying<\/em> Dawson<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMyth 5: No one goes through Clearing\u2026 like ever\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhether people have told you or not, the numbers don\u2019t lie. According to UCAS, over 38,000 people got a university place through Clearing in 2023<\/a>. That amount of people could fill Manchester\u2019s AO Arena, almost twice!<\/p>\n\n\n\nSo, chances are, you know someone who has gone through this before. Why not start a conversation with friends or family about it? You could get some really helpful advice from people who\u2019ve experienced it first-hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Spider-Man Movie (2022)<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n*Spidermen pointing at each other IRL<\/em>*<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMyth 6: *Everyone* will know that you\u2019ve gone through Clearing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn saying that… if you don\u2019t want to tell anyone you\u2019ve gone through Clearing, then how would they know? Most of the time, Clearing students start uni at the same time as their non-Clearing peers! Everyone else will simply be none the wiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And, well, if anyone asks you about it, just tell them whatever you\u2019re comfortable with! You are under zero obligations to tell other students about your personal circumstances. It\u2019s also a topic that will be so-far forgotten in the excitement of Freshers Fairs, picking your societies, and exploring your new city, anyway. There will be no Damiens calling you out, rest assured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Mean Girls, 200<\/a>4<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\u201cShe doesn\u2019t even go here!\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMyth 7: Only \u2018bad\u2019 universities go into Clearing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFirst off, we\u2019re not in the business of trash talking other Higher Education Institutions. But, if you\u2019re under the impression that certain universities go into Clearing, then you\u2019d be mistaken!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It all depends on how many people who applied for the courses, meet the entry requirements. So in theory, no uni is exempt from the possibility of Clearing! This myth is way out of date. You are not going to be compared like-for-like with your peers, this isn\u2019t Dance Moms<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou are Beyonce”… “Thank you.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wrong, again! There are loads of reasons people opt for Clearing. People may want to change their course, their institution, dare we say their minds! Statistically, people are taking longer to decide on university<\/a>, so Clearing is also for those who are just choosing later in the cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By the way, if you didn\u2019t get the grades\u2026 this doesn\u2019t define you. We know it can be disappointing, but really, you are so much more than your results! View Clearing not as rejection, but redirection. The journey into university may be slightly different but the end result is the same!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c\u2026Did we not get into the same school, Warner?!\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearing can be as calm as you want it to be! Sure, the phone lines can get busy. But just like yourself, other students are keen to get a post-results rundown and chat about their options. Your call will be prioritised as much as the next, with one of our friendly team ready to help you out and ease any concerns! <\/p>\n\n\n\n One way to avoid feeling stressed is making sure you\u2019re prepped on Results Day. This could be reading up on the Clearing process (like you are right now!), exploring other unis outside your firm choice, and making a list of top hotline numbers, which you can note down on our handy Clearing guide<\/a>. Then, it\u2019s just a matter of going through the motions and seeing what other exciting opportunities await you on the other side. Don\u2019t worry, you got this<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019m not finished\u2026 First off you – oh my god, can you let me do what I need to do.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n *Cue Crying Dawson meme*<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who told you this?! Choosing to go to university is still a huge decision, and you absolutely have a say in each step. If we don\u2019t have your desired course, you may want to consider our Integrated Foundation Years, which will allow you to follow the subject you’re passionate about – and we have students who swear by them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Honestly, you\u2019ll never end up in some high-stakes course lucky dip. Our Clearing hotline pals are there to ensure you get the course that\u2019s really right for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Crying<\/em> Dawson<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether people have told you or not, the numbers don\u2019t lie. According to UCAS, over 38,000 people got a university place through Clearing in 2023<\/a>. That amount of people could fill Manchester\u2019s AO Arena, almost twice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, chances are, you know someone who has gone through this before. Why not start a conversation with friends or family about it? You could get some really helpful advice from people who\u2019ve experienced it first-hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n *Spidermen pointing at each other IRL<\/em>*<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In saying that… if you don\u2019t want to tell anyone you\u2019ve gone through Clearing, then how would they know? Most of the time, Clearing students start uni at the same time as their non-Clearing peers! Everyone else will simply be none the wiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And, well, if anyone asks you about it, just tell them whatever you\u2019re comfortable with! You are under zero obligations to tell other students about your personal circumstances. It\u2019s also a topic that will be so-far forgotten in the excitement of Freshers Fairs, picking your societies, and exploring your new city, anyway. There will be no Damiens calling you out, rest assured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cShe doesn\u2019t even go here!\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n First off, we\u2019re not in the business of trash talking other Higher Education Institutions. But, if you\u2019re under the impression that certain universities go into Clearing, then you\u2019d be mistaken!<\/p>\n\n\n\n It all depends on how many people who applied for the courses, meet the entry requirements. So in theory, no uni is exempt from the possibility of Clearing! This myth is way out of date. You are not going to be compared like-for-like with your peers, this isn\u2019t Dance Moms<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMyth 2: It\u2019s only for people who didn\u2019t get the grades<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMyth 3: Everything is manic, stressful, and a free for all<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMyth 4: You get whatever course you\u2019re given, with no control<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMyth 5: No one goes through Clearing\u2026 like ever\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMyth 6: *Everyone* will know that you\u2019ve gone through Clearing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMyth 7: Only \u2018bad\u2019 universities go into Clearing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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