Clearing season: making the numbers count

For UK Universities up and down the country, today is the peak of a very long week. With A Level results out - alongside many other international qualifications already released - it's crunch time not only for students applying to Universities but also the institutions themselves as they finalise their undergraduate cohorts.

Colleagues from across the organisation are often drafted in to start early/work late in the days running up to and beyond results day. Fuelled by tasty treats and sugar these veterans deserve every ounce of indulgence and our gratitude as they help students navigate the final stages of their applicant journey.

It seems strange, but the reality for many Universities in the sector that 20% (or perhaps more) of their undergraduate intake is confirmed during this week alone. Whilst there is always the uncertainty of exam results, wouldn't it be nice to find a way to increase diversity and number during the rest of the admissions cycle, reducing the pressure of this one week in August?

The Scholarships Roadmap is designed to help Universities ensure their financial awards are aligned to strategic goals, and are set up in a way that run smoothly across the cycle giving you clarity over your numbers throughout the year. We are serving up a (non-calorific treat) this week, we are giving institutions £100 off the Scholarships Roadmap using the code CLEARING24. You're welcome!