1. Clearing Toolkit 2016 A future to smile about University of BradfordA future to smile about www.bradford.ac.uk/clearing1

2. What is Clearing? Clearing is another opportunity for some students to apply to university in the UK. Clearing opens on Wednesday 1st July 2016 and closes 20 th September. You can apply anytime between these dates, as soon as you know your results. University of BradfordA future to smile about www.bradford.ac.uk/clearing2

3. Clearing is for you if… You are not holding any offers for university You don’t meet the conditions of your offers You haven’t applied to any universities yet University of BradfordA future to smile about www.bradford.ac.uk/clearing3

4. Think you’ll be in Clearing? Start planning now Look for alternative courses that interest you Call university helplines, or use email, live chat and social media Talk to teachers, career advisers and your parents Make a contact list of your preferred alternative universities and courses University of BradfordA future to smile about www.bradford.ac.uk/clearing4

5. BTEC or Access student? Don’t wait for A-level results day. You can apply directly to universities from 1 st July 2016! Which is something to smile about University of BradfordA future to smile about www.bradford.ac.uk/clearing5

6. Think you’ll be in Adjustment? Make a start looking for some interesting alternatives University of BradfordA future to smile about www.bradford.ac.uk/clearing6

7. Adjustment is for you if… You exceed the conditions of your offer You can swap your university and/or course for another You have five days to find another course if you want to You don’t have to swap You don’t lose your confirmed offer whilst you look University of BradfordA future to smile about www.bradford.ac.uk/clearing7

8. Late Application is for you if… You haven’t applied to any universities yet. It’s not too late, you can still apply for courses starting this year! You have two options Apply through UCAS up to 30 June Apply directly to your chosen university from 1st July University of BradfordA future to smile about www.bradford.ac.uk/clearing8

9. Plan ahead and prepare to smile Whatever position you think you’ll be in, plan ahead now – just in case! Look for alternative courses that interest you Call university helplines, or use email, live chat and social media Talk to teachers, career advisers and your parents Make a contact list of your preferred alternative universities and courses University of BradfordA future to smile about www.bradford.ac.uk/clearing9

10. Visit Universities There will be lots of university open days during the summer. University of Bradford Open Day Saturday 25 June 2016 University of BradfordA future to smile about www.bradford.ac.uk/clearing10

11. Handy Videos UCAS guide to Clearing UCAS guide to Adjustment University of BradfordA future to smile about www.bradford.ac.uk/clearing11

12. Handy Links UCAS The Student Room University of Bradford A future to smile about www.bradford.ac.uk/clearing12

13. Late applications, Clearing and Adjustment 0800 073 4029 0300 004 0347 Bradford.ac.uk/clearing University of BradfordA future to smile about www.bradford.ac.uk/clearing13 Plan ahead and have a smile filled summer