📚 A Complete Guide to UCAS Clearing | UCAS Clearing补录完全指南
UCAS Clearing is a lifeline for students who did not receive an offer, missed their predicted grades, or changed their minds about their chosen course. It matches students with available university places after A-level results day.
UCAS Clearing（补录）是那些没有收到录取通知、成绩未达预测分数或改变专业意向的学生的关键出路。它在A-level成绩公布日后，将学生与大学剩余的空缺名额进行匹配。
1. What Is UCAS Clearing? | 什么是UCAS Clearing？
Clearing is a UCAS process that runs from early July to late October each year. It lists courses that still have vacancies, allowing students to apply directly to universities that have not filled all their places.
Clearing是UCAS每年7月初至10月底运行的流程。它列出仍有空缺的课程，让学生可以直接申请尚未录满的大学。
- It is free to use for all students who have already paid their UCAS application fee.
- It is not a "backup for weak students" — many competitive courses participate each year.
- 所有已缴纳UCAS申请费的学生均可免费使用。
- 它不是"差生备选方案"——每年许多竞争激烈的课程也会参与。
2. Who Is Eligible for Clearing? | 谁有资格参加Clearing？
You are eligible for Clearing if you meet any of the following conditions during the main application cycle.
在主要申请周期内，如果你满足以下任一条件，就有资格参加Clearing。
| Eligibility Criteria | 资格条件 | Example Situation | 示例情景 |
| You received no offers at all | 没有收到任何offer | All five choices rejected | 五个志愿全部被拒 |
| You declined all your offers | 你拒绝了所有offer | Did not meet offer conditions | 未达到offer的条件 |
| You applied after 30 June | 你在6月30日后申请 | Late applicant through UCAS | 通过UCAS的逾期申请者 |
| You Did Not Meet Your Offer Conditions | 未达到offer条件 | Hold a conditional offer but missed grades | 持有有条件offer但成绩未达标 |
If you hold an unconditional firm offer, you cannot use Clearing unless you release that place first — which requires contacting the university.
如果你持有无条件确定（firm）offer，你必须先联系大学解除该名额，才能使用Clearing。
3. Key Dates and Deadlines | 关键日期与截止时间
Timing is critical in Clearing. Missing a deadline can cost you a year.
时间在Clearing中至关重要。错过截止日期可能让你再等一年。
- 30 June: Final deadline for standard UCAS applications. Applications after this date enter Clearing automatically.
- Early July: Clearing opens officially; vacancies are published on UCAS Hub.
- August (Results Day): A-level results are released; Clearing becomes most active.
- September–October: Clearing remains open but vacancies reduce quickly.
- 21 October (approx.): Final Clearing deadline for most courses.
- 6月30日：标准UCAS申请最终截止日。此日期后的申请自动进入Clearing。
- 7月初：Clearing正式开放；UCAS Hub上公布空缺课程。
- 8月（成绩日）：A-level成绩公布；Clearing进入最活跃阶段。
- 9月–10月：Clearing仍然开放，但空缺名额迅速减少。
- 约10月21日：大多数课程的最终Clearing截止日。
4. How to Prepare Before Results Day | 成绩日前如何准备
Preparation should begin before results day, not after. Students who succeed in Clearing are often those who planned ahead.
准备应在成绩日前开始，而非事后补救。在Clearing中成功的往往是提前规划的学生。
- Write down your UCAS number (10 digits) and Clearing number (available on UCAS Hub).
- Prepare a short personal summary (2–3 sentences) for phone conversations.
- List your predicted/actual grades and relevant subjects.
- Research courses that historically enter Clearing.
- Keep your CV and personal statement ready to send.
- 记录你的UCAS号码（10位）和Clearing号码（可在UCAS Hub上查看）。
- 准备一段简短的自我介绍（2–3句话）用于电话沟通。
- 列出你的预测/实际成绩及相关科目。
- 研究历年进入Clearing的课程。
- 准备好个人简历和个人陈述，随时可以发送。
5. How to Search for Courses in Clearing | 如何在Clearing中搜索课程
The UCAS Hub is the official search tool. The clearing service is free and continuously updated.
UCAS Hub是官方搜索工具。Clearing服务免费且持续更新。
Search Steps: Courses → Filters → Vacancies → Contact University
搜索步骤：课程 → 筛选 → 空缺 → 联系大学
- Use the UCAS Course Search tool and select "Clearing vacancies only." — Use the UCAS课程搜索工具并勾选"仅显示Clearing空缺"。
- Filter by subject, location, and entry requirements. — 按学科、地点和入学要求筛选。
- Check each university's own website for live vacancy lists — some are more detailed. — 查看各大学官网的空缺列表——有些信息更为详细。
- Record course codes and UCAS institution codes. — 记录课程代码和UCAS院校代码。
6. Contacting Universities Directly — The "Clearing Call" | 直接联系大学——"Clearing电话"
A Clearing call is your opportunity to make a direct impression. Universities expect you to call, not just browse.
Clearing电话是你直接留下印象的机会。大学期待你打电话，而不仅仅是浏览网页。
- Call the advertised phone number (usually a dedicated Clearing line).
- State your name, UCAS number, and the course you are interested in.
- Give your grades clearly (e.g., "I achieved BBB in Biology, Chemistry, and Maths").
- Ask whether the vacancy is still available.
- If the answer is yes, ask if they can make an informal offer on the phone.
- Do not hang up until the advisor confirms the next steps.
- 拨打公布的电话号码（通常是专门的Clearing热线）。
- 报出你的姓名、UCAS号码和感兴趣的课程。
- 清晰说明成绩（例如："我在生物、化学和数学中取得了BBB"）。
- 询问该空缺是否仍然可用。
- 如果答复是肯定的，询问是否可以在电话中作出口头offer。
- 在顾问确认下一步操作之前不要挂断电话。
Use a script if needed:
如有需要，可以准备一份电话脚本：
"Hello, my name is [Name], my UCAS number is [UCAS ID]. I received [grades] and I am very interested in [course]. Is the vacancy still open?"
"您好，我叫[姓名]，我的UCAS号码是[UCAS ID]。我的成绩是[成绩]，我对[课程]非常感兴趣。请问空缺名额还在吗？"
7. Adding a Clearing Choice on UCAS Hub | 在UCAS Hub上添加Clearing选择
Once a university gives you verbal approval, you must formally add the course through UCAS Hub — one choice at a time.
一旦大学给你口头许可，你必须通过UCAS Hub正式添加该课程——一次只能添加一个选择。
- Log in to UCAS Hub. | 登录UCAS Hub。
- Click "Add Clearing Choice." | 点击"添加Clearing选择"。
- Enter the course details (course code and institution code). | 输入课程详情（课程代码和院校代码）。
- Submit — the university will confirm within 24 hours (usually sooner). | 提交——大学将在24小时内确认（通常更快）。
If a university does not confirm, you can be released and try another course — but do not add multiple choices at once unless explicitly told to.
如果大学未确认，你可以被释放并尝试另一门课程——但除非明确告知，否则不要同时添加多个选择。
8. Common Clearing Mistakes | 常见的Clearing错误
Avoiding these errors can significantly improve your chances.
避免这些错误可以显著提高你的成功率。
- Panicking and accepting anything: Consider course content, location, and graduate outcomes — not just the university name.
- Waiting too long: The best vacancies disappear within hours on results day.
- Calling without your UCAS number: Universities cannot progress your call without it.
- Not checking entry requirements: Applying to a course above your grades leads to instant rejection.
- Forgetting to check visa/immigration rules (if international): Not all courses support student visas in Clearing.
- 恐慌性接受任何课程：要综合考虑课程内容、地理位置和毕业生就业前景——而不仅仅是大学名气。
- 等待过久：成绩日当天，最佳空缺会在几小时内消失。
- 未带UCAS号码就打电话：没有它，大学无法推进你的来电。
- 未检查入学要求：申请成绩要求高于你实际分数的课程会立刻被拒。
- 忘记检查签证/移民规定（国际学生）：并非所有Clearing课程都支持学生签证。
9. Clearing for International Students | 国际学生的Clearing
International students can use Clearing, but additional logistics apply.
国际学生可以使用Clearing，但涉及额外的程序安排。
- Check Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) deadlines — universities need time to issue CAS. | 检查学习录取确认书（CAS）截止日期——大学需要时间签发CAS。
- Ask whether the course has visa sponsorship capacity before committing. | 在决定之前询问该课程是否具备签证担保名额。
- Clarify English language requirements — some universities relax them in Clearing, some do not. | 明确英语语言要求——有些大学在Clearing中会有所放宽，有些则不会。
- Consider the cost of travel and accommodation preparation time. | 考虑旅行费用和住宿准备时间。
- If you are already in the UK on a dependent visa, restrictions may differ. | 如果你已持陪伴签证在英国，限制可能有所不同。
10. After You Are Accepted Through Clearing | 通过Clearing被录取之后
Acceptance is just the beginning. Take the following steps promptly.
被录取只是开始。请及时完成以下步骤。
- Receive and review your new offer letter carefully. — 仔细接收并审阅新的录取通知书。
- Complete the university's enrolment and accommodation forms. — 完成大学的注册和住宿表格。
- Prepare for results of any required DBS checks or health screenings. — 准备任何必要的DBS（无犯罪记录证明）检查或健康筛查。
- Arrange student finance, tuition fee payments, and budgeting. — 安排学生财务、学费支付和预算。
- If international, book your visa appointment immediately. — 如果你是国际学生，立即预约签证申请。
11. Clearing vs. Adjustment vs. Resit | Clearing、Adjustment与重考比较
Students frequently confuse these three options. Understanding the distinction helps you choose correctly.
学生经常混淆这三种选择。理解它们的区别有助于做出正确的选择。
| Option | 选项 | Who Uses It | 适用人群 | When | 时间 |
| Clearing | 补录 | No offer, missed grades, or late applicants | 无offer、成绩未达标或逾期申请者 | July–October | 7月–10月 |
| Adjustment | 调整 | Students who exceeded their firm offer conditions | 成绩超过firm offer条件的学生 | Results day only (5-day window) | 仅成绩日前后（5天窗口） |
| Resit/Retake | 重考/重申 | Students willing to wait a full year | 愿意等待一整年的学生 | Next application cycle | 下一申请周期 |
12. Final Checklist for Clearing Success | 补录成功最终清单
Use this checklist on results day to stay organised and calm.
在成绩日使用这份清单，保持条理与冷静。
- UCAS number and Clearing number written down. | 记下UCAS号码和Clearing号码。
- Digital and printed copies of grades. | 成绩单的电子版和纸质版。
- Prepared script for phone calls. | 预先准备好的电话通话脚本。
- Shortlist of 3–5 courses with correct codes. | 3–5门课程的短列表并核对正确代码。
- Personal statement and CV ready to email. | 个人陈述和个人简历随时可发送。
- QR/contact details of your school referee. | 学校推荐人的联系信息。
- Internet access, charged phone, quiet space. | 网络畅通、手机充满电、安静的环境。
Clearing is not a failure — it is a second chance. With a clear strategy, accurate information, and quick action, you can secure a strong university place through this process.
Clearing并不是失败——而是一次重新选择的机会。凭借清晰的策略、准确的信息和快速行动，你完全可以通过这一流程争取到好的大学名额。
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