Managing Stress During Clearing

Remember you are not alone

Thousands of students gain a place at university through Clearing each year.

You won’t be at a disadvantage by applying to a course through Clearing and your studies and future career won’t be affected at all! You’ll still have a great time at university - making friends, gaining skills, and starting your next chapter.

Try to stay off social media

Seeing other people’s exam results and plans could be a recipe for disaster and lead to more panic. Try not to compare yourself to other people, you are your own person and are on your own path!

Talking with your family and friends can help to ease your worries and they can help you to come up with a plan B.

Take care of yourself

Clearing is a busy time, and you may find yourself having to make lots of decisions or waiting around for answers.

Try to reduce stress by getting a good night's sleep beforehand, eating healthy foods, drinking plenty of water, and listening to your favourite music or meditating to keep yourself in a good headspace.

Look at your options

Have a look at our website, or other universities’ websites, and see what kind of courses interest you. You might even discover new courses that you’d never considered before!

We’ve written some tips on how to choose the right course for you.

Make a list of the courses that you like and the reasons you want to study them before giving the university that you’re considering a call.

Our friendly staff are always ready to help and can guide you through the process, so don’t be worried about having a chat with us.