I’ll be a bit busy
tomorrow, whatever the results in our household, as I will be in College
supporting students who are disappointed by their results and who need help and
advice.
So…, this is my advice
if you’re in the same boat and results aren’t quite as expected:
·
Don’t
panic!
·
Make sure
your son/daughter has checked Track on UCAS, which should be live from 7am
tomorrow. The university may still have
confirmed the place even if a grade has been dropped. If no decision has been posted yet it could
mean the university is still considering.
If this is the case try phoning them to see if they are still likely to
offer a place.
·
Your
son/daughter will need to do the phoning and will need their applicant number
handy. Your moral support may or may not
be welcome at this point!
·
If the
first choice is unsuccessful, do they meet the grades for the insurance choice? Yes?
Great – assuming they’re still happy to go there. No?
Then they’re eligible for Clearing.
·
Seek
advice from school/college staff who should be available on results day. They will also be able to advise on script
recalls/remarks and resits. UCAS also have a helpline –
see www.ucas.com/examresultshelpline
·
Initially
your son/daughter may be too distraught to do anything. Advise against any hasty decisions.
·
Courses
available in Clearing should be considered as carefully as the original
choices. Try to visit if you can before
making a final decision. Bear in mind
that halls of residence may not have spaces left.
·
Places
available in Clearing may be slightly different day to day, so keep looking.
·
Rather
than rushing into a hasty decision, how would your son/daughter view a gap
year, applying again in a couple of months’ time?
Let’s pray for peace
of mind and a good night’s sleep for all concerned tonight!
“For
I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to
prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. Jeremiah 29:11
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