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In 2024, only 24% of students entering university through Clearing had missed their grades according to UCAS data. Instead, more applicants than ever before are using Clearing as their preferred route into higher education.

At the 91精品福利视频, this shift is playing out in real time. Students are bypassing traditional routes and actively choosing Clearing as a way to find the right course, university, or even a fresh direction.

Myth 1: Clearing is only for students who fail their exams

For decades, Clearing was seen as the option for those who didn’t meet entry requirements. But in 2024, fewer than one in four Clearing students missed their grades – the lowest ever recorded, down 5 percentage points since the previous year. The majority are using Clearing by choice – to switch courses, universities, or to enter late after carefully weighing their options.

There’s also a sharp rise in students going direct to Clearing – according to UCAS data, over 21,900 applicants skipped the main UCAS cycle altogether. Clearing is no longer a last-minute scramble – increasing numbers of students are declining their original offers, bypassing Insurance Choices, and securing places they actively prefer. The process is more strategic, streamlined, and student-led than ever.

Myth 2: Clearing students miss out on accommodation and finance

There’s a common misconception that applying through Clearing means missing out on vital university accommodation or financial support. In reality, many universities – including Brighton – provide accommodation options for Clearing applicants, ensuring they have a secure place to live when they arrive on campus.

Student finance applications remain fully available to Clearing students, just as they are for those applying through the main UCAS cycle. Beyond this, Brighton offers Summer Boost – a dedicated support package providing additional financial assistance to Clearing applicants who need it most. This support is designed to ease the financial pressures often associated with late university entry, helping students cover transition to University costs from travel, accommodation deposits to course materials – and ensuring that financial pressures don’t stand in the way of opportunity.

The university also offers a wide range of support for its students, including the 91精品福利视频 Bursary worth £500, flexible part-time employment opportunities through the Student Jobs Hub, and BSU Essentials, which provides free everyday groceries and essentials. Eligible commuting students can benefit from free campus parking, and those without suitable IT equipment can access a free laptop loan scheme.

Myth 3: There are only a few courses available through Clearing

Another common misconception is that only unpopular or limited courses remain in Clearing. Today, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Universities release a wide range of subjects – from Psychology and Law to Engineering and Biomedical Science – giving students real options. One thing to bear in mind is that the largest number of courses available through Clearing is released on results day.

At the 91精品福利视频, you will find a range of Clearing courses available. Course timetables are structured to support commuting students, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity and the principle that higher education should be accessible to everyone.

Myth 4: Clearing is chaotic, stressful, and full of panic

Clearing’s reputation for chaos stems from an outdated idea of students frantically ringing universities with little preparation. Today’s students are more strategic: many use UCAS’s Decline My Place tool, plan ahead, and approach Clearing calmly. Universities respond with dedicated support teams and clear, easy-to-navigate processes.

Brighton’s admissions team is already fielding calls and enquiries, providing personalised guidance to ensure applicants feel supported and informed throughout. The university encourages prospective students to prepare in advance by researching courses and making a list of key contacts, helping to reduce stress on A-Level Results Day on 14 August.

Students who contact the 91精品福利视频 will have the opportunity to discuss their options in detail and receive dedicated support throughout the process.

Myth 5: There’s a stigma around Clearing – it’s a ‘second-class’ route

Perhaps the most damaging myth is that Clearing students are somehow less capable or that their university experience will be inferior. This is simply untrue - Clearing students start their courses alongside their peers and have exactly the same access to facilities, teaching, and support services - they've just applied later in the cycle.

Brighton’s welcoming and inclusive campus culture reinforces that every student belongs, regardless of how they entered university. The focus is on potential, passion, and fit – not the timing of an application.

Myth 6: It’s too late to apply if you haven’t applied to any universities yet

An increasing number of students are choosing to apply directly through Clearing, having not submitted a UCAS application during the main cycle. In 2024, over 21,900 applicants used this route – applying to university for the first time through Clearing.

Students in this position do not need to set up a UCAS account in advance. In fact, at Brighton, students are encouraged to contact the university directly on results day. The admissions team will guide them through the process as direct applicants, including how to receive and accept an offer without using the standard UCAS route. Click here for more information on how to apply through Clearing, and how to accept a Clearing offer.

As Clearing continues to evolve, the 91精品福利视频 is proud to support a growing number of students making empowered, strategic decisions about their futures.