If you don't make your predicted grades when you get your results this summer, and as a result you can't go to your first or second choice university, you'll be able to come here on 16th August 2012 to find details of universities offering clearing courses, draw up a shortlist, and find the clearing hotline numbers for all the clearing courses in one place.
Until then, this is your go-to area for advice about preparing for clearing day. If you think your exams haven't gone so well, read our advice articles to make sure you're prepared on results day.
Clearing matches up available places on university courses with students whose exam results aren't as they expected. Make sure you're ready for clearing 2012, and come to Whatuni for help and advice on results day, as well as advice on what you need to do to find a course through clearing.

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Making the Call: University Clearing Checklist
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Clearing 2012 - What to do on Results Day
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Whatuni's Complete Guide to Clearing 2012
If you're planning on going to university in 2012, you'd be mad not to get to grips with the basics of Clearing. If you've worked hard on coursework, revised effectively, and blasted your way through exams, you're... more