Who can get a place through Clearing?
Anyone who hasn’t got any offers from universities or colleges (or haven’t got the grades for the ones they’ve got).
Anyone who had offers, but they weren’t confirmed when the exam results came out.
Anyone who’s turned down all their offers or changed details like course choice or when they want to start.
Anyone who applied too late for universities to consider them before Clearing or whose application wasn’t received on time.
And, frankly, anyone who wants to try getting a place. Officially, you’re not eligible for clearing if you don’t meet the criteria above, but, in fact, there’s nothing to stop you. After all, UCAS is kind of redundant in the whole process anyway. The universities are desperate to fill their vacancies, because the more students they can pack in, the more cash they get. If you can find one that’s willing to take you on your grades, the fact that you’re not registered with UCAS and don’t have a Clearing Passport is not going to be a deal-breaker.
Last updated on: 11 August 2008