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Clearing success stories

Hear from our students about their Clearing experiences. Whether you change your mind about your course, don't get the grades, want to be closer to home, or otherwise, we're here to support you. 

Stories

Hello, my name is Peace and I applied through Clearing at Middlesex and I was also a Clearing advisor. I am here to give you my top tips on applying through Clearing to make it a really positive experience.

So applying through Clearing was a last -minute decision for me. I previously chose energy engineering because I thought I was sure about what I wanted to do, but then I changed my mind to marketing because I got more into social media and I just wanted to work in that industry in the future.

Before I made the first call with the Clearing advisor, I was very unsure and I didn't know what to expect, but once I called them, they were very friendly and they made it simple and they knew exactly what they were doing by asking me the right questions and that just made me feel very secure in my choice.

There are lots of reasons why people might want to apply through Clearing. For instance, if you didn't get the right grade, if you were not sure about starting this year, but now you're thinking of starting this year, or if you're just like me and you change your mind, Clearing is also for you.

So my top tips for someone who wants to apply through Clearing are have your exam results ready, be prepared to talk about your experience and why you want to solve your chosen course. Lastly, make sure you have a positive attitude and have positive things to say about yourself.

Once you get in touch with the Clearing advisor team at Middlesex, you will have a lot of personal advice about your different options to support or finalise your application. And remember, there's no pressure.

We want you to make the right decision for you and your future. Clearing opens in July and closes in October. So as soon as you get your exam results, don't hesitate and apply as soon as possible. And you can apply through calling us, messaging us via livechat on the website or through WhatsApp.

Portrait photo of Middlesex University student Peace

Peace

I changed my mind about my course

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Niki

I already had my grades so I applied in July

Portrait photo of Middlesex University student Niki

I found the Clearing process really smooth. As I had my results I called for advice about my course when Clearing opened in July. The guidance and support really helped confirm Middlesex was the place for me.

Portrait photo of Middlesex University student Duha

Duha

I didn't get the grades I wanted

Portrait photo of Middlesex University student Duha

When I didn’t receive the grades I wanted on results day, I was disappointed and nervous about my next step. Clearing gave me the time to research the university that was best for me and my course and am so happy that I found Middlesex.

Portrait photo of Middlesex University student Haider

Haider

I wanted to be closer to home

Portrait photo of Middlesex University student Haider

I decided to go through Clearing because I wasn't happy with my initial choice and wanted to be closer to home. My Clearing experience was really positive, I had a great experience when I called to discuss my options and was confident Middlesex was the right place for me.

UCAS Clearing timeline for 2025

  • 5 July

    Clearing opens

  • 6 July

    International Baccalaureate (IB) exam results day

  • 14 August

    A Level (and BTEC) results day

  • 21 August

    GCSE results day

  • 24 September

    Final day for 2025 UCAS undergraduate applications

  • 20 October

    Clearing closes