What to do on results day

Today's the day. Whether you've got the results you hoped for or you're considering new options through Clearing, here's exactly what to do next.

Your results day plan at a glance

No matter what your results are, you have options. Here's what to do next:

Check your UCAS application (if you've applied through UCAS) to see the status of your offer.
Collect your results from your school or college.
Take a moment to review your options before making any decisions.
Search available Clearing courses if you're looking for a place or considering a different university.
Apply online or speak to our Clearing advisers to discuss your options.
Get your decision and, if you're offered a place, add NTU as your Clearing choice in UCAS.

Step 1: Check your UCAS status

If you’ve applied through UCAS and have an offer, start by logging into UCAS Hub to see whether your firm or insurance university has confirmed your place. UCAS receives your results directly and usually updates from around 8.15 am. Some universities may still accept you even if you’ve just missed your grades.

While UCAS Hub will show whether you’ve secured your place, you’ll still need to collect your actual results from your school or college to see exactly what grades you achieved.

If you don’t hold any offers, your UCAS Hub will indicate that you’re in Clearing. You’ll also be given a Clearing number, which you’ll need when contacting universities.

Step 2: Get your results and grades

You’ll receive your exam results in the morning from your school or college.

Take a moment to check them carefully and keep them to hand if you need to apply through Clearing.

Step 3: Review your options

Depending on your results, you might:

be accepted by your firm or insurance choice university
look into changing your course or university and need to apply through Clearing
be declined by both your firm and/or insurance university and need to apply through Clearing
need to apply through Clearing as you haven't applied to a university before.

Step 4: Choose your next step

If you’re applying through Clearing:

Look at your shortlisted courses
Check entry requirements (remember that these can occasionally change during Clearing, depending on availability and demand)
Decide what you want to apply for
Take a look at our tips on how to apply through Clearing.

Step 5: Contact universities

Found a course? Contact us straight away. You can apply online or speak directly to our Clearing team for quick, friendly advice – and in many cases, you’ll receive a decision during the call.

Make sure you have:

Your exam results, including A-level / BTEC results, and GCSE grades
Your UCAS ID (if you have one) and Clearing number, which you can find in UCAS Hub
A shortlist of courses you’re interested in
A phone, notepad and a quiet place to talk.

Step 6: Get your decision

Many students receive a decision quickly – usually during the call. Sometimes, our advisers may need to pass your application to our Admissions team. They’ll review your grades, qualifications and experience, and then confirm whether they’re able to make you an offer.

If you’re applying for one of our creative courses, you may also be asked to provide a portfolio. If so, our friendly advisers will guide you through how to submit this.

If you’re offered a place, we’ll guide you through what to do after receiving your Clearing offer.