Glyndwr Wrexham University Clearing Starts

It’s A Level results day & some school and college leavers in Wrexham may wake up to find their grades were not what they had hoped for. Others may be looking at Wrexham for the first time!

If you haven’t got the results you expected or needed, then do not panic. You are not alone and there are plenty of options available for you to consider. Many universities can be flexible on entry requirements and discussions with careers advisors or staff at university can provide you with the right advice. Plus, if you have a read of Wrexham.com you will find out it’s a vibrant and passionate town!

Here we will run you through some Clearing top tips and also Clearing availability and help at Glyndwr University. Glyndwr is the name of the University in Wrexham, there isn’t a place nearby called Glyndwr!

There are still options available through Clearing with Glyndwr, including ‘kick-start foundation years’, £1000 scholarships and opportunities to progress onto your chosen degree.

For those considering Glyndwr as an option, the university has an open day on Saturday August 17 between 10am and 2pm.

Julie Cowley, Head of Student Recruitment at Glyndŵr University said nerves will be stretched at households across the country but urged people not to panic. She said: “It’s important that students are familiar with the Clearing process as, in the event that they don’t get the results they envisaged, a front-footed response can pay dividends in securing an alternative place at University.

“Today there will be thousands of students making fraught phone calls to admissions officers in an attempt to secure highly coveted places.

“Last year, UCAS reported 25,000 courses offered through clearing. It can be a daunting task to those who are unsure of the process so contingency planning can really help streamline the process.”

Julie added: “First, students who have narrowly missed their firm or insurance places by a slight grade drop shouldn’t be afraid to call the University directly and explain the situation. Universities can be sympathetic and teams of advisers will be able to offer guidance and give a decision, often immediately.

“Prospective students need to demonstrate determination and focus on getting their places at University on their own. Those who show the confidence and fortitude to chase places will often stand in good stead with admissions teams, who will appreciate the initiative.”

“Have confidence in your abilities. Don’t dwell on what could have been and focus on the future. Not securing the expected grades might seem like the end of the world, but a swift, well-informed response can pay dividends in the long run.”

Clearing can become a daunting task so Glyndŵr University’s career advisers have the following tips to help streamline the process.

Make yourself available – Be ready to focus on getting your place at University; showing the confidence to go after it yourself will put you in good stead with University admissions. They will appreciate your initiative and ambition, so don’t rely on the help of parents to make those phone calls; if you want the place on the course, go after it.

Prior knowledge – Make sure you’re familiar with what is available at ucas.com before calling. The UCAS site will provide you with a list courses that have availability. Unfortunately due to higher tuition fees, the demand for University places is even greater, so be sure to read through the list prior to calling. Remember to ask yourself “are these courses what I’d really like to do?” You should be sure that the course is right for you and your career goals before you accept any offers that you receive.

Check your qualifications– Most universities can be flexible when it comes to grade requirements to admittance, but for some courses certain subjects are key to the curriculum and are vital for securing your place on the course. Check you have the correct qualifications and experience before requesting a place on the course. This will avoid rejection and focus your efforts on courses you can get in.

Be prepared – The Clearing process will call on you to have specific details at the ready, such as your UCAS PiD, your Clearing number, your exam results and your course choices. Be prepared and have any other assorted information that you feel might be needed on standby. It’s really important to have all this information ready before calling, because by the time you hang up to find it; someone may have taken your place! Universities will also appreciate your effort in being able to produce this information efficiently and quickly to help streamline the process.

Call the University – If you’ve just missed your place by a slight grade drop, don’t be afraid to call the University directly and explain. Universities will be sympathetic and teams of advisors will be able to offer you guidance to get you a decision as quick as they can, often immediately
For more information call Glyndŵr University’s admissions team on 01978 293439. Please have your UCAS Personal ID ready to quote.

For further details on A Level results and UCAS Clearing visit the webpage by clicking here

Glyndwr University’s next Open Day takes place this Saturday on the Wrexham campus from 10am.