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Clearing advice for parents and guardians

Updated Tuesday, 6 April 2021
Clearing is often a stressful time for students, but it can be just as hard on parents and guardians. 

What is Clearing?

Clearing advice for parents and guardians

Clearing is the UCAS process of matching universities with course vacancies to students without a place at university.  Places fill quickly so get your son or daughter on the phone on results day so they can secure themselves a place.

To support your son or daughter through the clearing process, have a look at this advice from Swansea University and prepare in advance for results day.

 

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