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An international student's guide to late applications & Clearing 2025

Think you've left it too late to study in the UK and apply to Newcastle University this year? Or perhaps you're worrying about your exam results, and don’t know how to make your dream of studying at a Global Top 140 university come true?

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How to make your university firm and insurance choices

You’ve received offers to study at university and now you have to decide which one to accept. But...

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What to do on Results Day and Clearing 2025

Is the thought of Results Day keeping you up at night? We know you might be feeling anxious about...

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How to revise: 5 top revision techniques

Wondering how to revise for exams? It’s easy to get stuck in a loop of highlighting, copying out,...

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How to reassure your child during Clearing | Clearing support

Thousands of students successfully apply to universities every year through Clearing, but how does...

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A UK parent's guide to Results Day & Clearing 2025

Results Day: it's the culmination of months of hard work for your child; it's also the day life...

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How long does Clearing take?

The wait until Results Day is long enough without having to wait even longer to know if you’ve...

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Greg's Clearing story

Worried about Results Day and not sure what it's like to go through Clearing? We talked to Greg,...

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What to say during Clearing

We get it. Clearing is daunting. But don’t see it as a ‘going out of business' sale. Clearing is...

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