- Aston University will be offering clearing advice to A Level students
- The exam results are released on Thursday 15 August
- If results aren’t as expected, either worse or better, clearing can help secure a place on a degree course.
Aston University will be offering advice to A Level students who are going through the ‘clearing’ system this year.
With the exception of Scotland, the exam results are released on Thursday 15 August and teenagers will find out how they performed. However, if their results aren’t quite as expected, either worse or better, clearing can help them secure a place on a degree course.
During this period universities will be making rapid decisions about applicants who may have narrowly missed the grades they needed for entry, as well as offering places through clearing. As is the case each year, competition is expected to be tough for the most selective courses.
To help future students Aston University has published information on its website https://www.aston.ac.uk/clearing which covers topics such as how to use the clearing system, courses available, accommodation options and a virtual University tour. It has also set up a phone helpline, 0800 9175923, which will be available from Thursday 15 August 08:00 to 19:00 hrs and will operate till Friday 23 August at 5pm. to take calls from potential applicants.
Ady Yong, head of undergraduate admissions at Aston University, University said: “A Level results day can be stressful, but at this time of year we advise young people ‘not to be afraid to change things, including their mind’.
“Ahead of results day we suggest that they find out how to apply through clearing which they can do by visiting the Aston University or UCAS websites.
“On the day if someone calls us, or another university, about a course they should have their UCAS personal ID to hand. Don’t be nervous when you call, take in what the adviser tells you and make a note of any important information.
“It’s important to remember that university staff members need to speak to the applicant themselves, not other people and that includes parents and relatives. Normally callers are told on the phone, or after they have applied online, if they will receive an offer.”
Halima Hussain from Walsall is currently in a placement year which is part of her law degree. She was determined to start her legal career at Aston University and managed to secure a place through clearing.
She said: “I wanted to go to Aston University due to my elder brother going there which inspired me. Clearing was stressful but I had support from family members and University staff.”
Adora Wong, who also went through clearing to study psychology and sociology joint honours and later became the student union vice-president of education, added: “Aston University is a really nice place to study, you will never feel alone studying here. Get ready to meet new people and friends, join a club or society in your first year. Enjoy your university life.”
- Notes to editors
The phone helpline, 0800 9175923, will be open on the following:
• Thursday 15 August – 08:00 to 19:00 hrs
• Friday 16 August – 08:00 to 18:00 hrs
• Saturday 17 August – 10:00 to 16:00 hrs
• Monday 19 August – 09:00 to 17:00 hrs
• Tuesday 20 August – 09:00 to 17:00 hrs
• Wednesday 21 August – 09:00 to 17:00 hrs
• Thursday 22 August – 09:00 to 17:00 hrs
• Friday 23 August – 09:00 to 17:00 hrsAbout Aston University
For over a century, Aston University’s enduring purpose has been to make our world a better place through education, research and innovation, by enabling our students to succeed in work and life, and by supporting our communities to thrive economically, socially and culturally.
Aston University’s history has been intertwined with the history of Birmingham, a remarkable city that once was the heartland of the Industrial Revolution and the manufacturing powerhouse of the world.
Born out of the First Industrial Revolution, Aston University has a proud and distinct heritage dating back to our formation as the School of Metallurgy in 1875, the first UK College of Technology in 1951, gaining university status by Royal Charter in 1966, and becoming The Guardian University of the Year in 2020.
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