{"id":960,"date":"2025-07-13T09:00:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T08:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/students\/?p=960"},"modified":"2025-06-25T13:58:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T12:58:48","slug":"five-tips-to-stay-calm-during-clearing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/students\/2025\/07\/13\/five-tips-to-stay-calm-during-clearing\/","title":{"rendered":"Five tips to stay calm during Clearing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Five tips to stay calm during Clearing<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Applying to university can be a stressful time, and going through Clearing can feel especially intense \u2013 the results, the deadlines, the big decisions. The good news is you\u2019re not alone, and there is a way through. With a little preparation and a clear plan, you can take charge of the process and make confident choices. Here are <\/span>5<\/span> tips to help you stay calm and focused <\/span>during Clearing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Get organised<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Clearing moves fast and being organised and prepared can make a huge difference. Before results day, gather everything you need in one place \u2013 your UCAS Clearing number, exam results, personal statement, contact details<\/span>,<\/span> and a notepad and pen for jotting things down. Knowing you\u2019re ready can ease the nerves and help conversations with universities go smoothly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Be yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you call a university\u2019s hotline, they want to hear about you. Speak clearly and confidently about your goals, your interest in the course, and why you\u2019d be a great fit. Don\u2019t be afraid to talk about your achievements or passion for the subject \u2013 it\u2019s your chance to shine. You\u2019ve worked hard to get this far so trust in what you\u2019ve got to offer.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid comparisons<\/strong><\/p>\n

Social media can add a lot of noise on results day, and not all of it is helpful. Seeing others post their results or plans might make you feel anxious or distracted. If you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed, consider taking a break from scrolling. Focus on yourself \u2013 this is your journey.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ask for help<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t go it alone. Whether it\u2019s parents, carers, family or friends \u2013 ask for help where you can. Someone could research courses while you make phone <\/span>calls,<\/span>\u00a0or<\/span> simply be there to talk things through. Even asking someone to make you lunch can give you a boost and keep your energy up during a busy day.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rest up<\/strong><\/p>\n

Results day could be a long day, mentally and emotionally, so a good night\u2019s sleep can go a long way. Try to wind down the evening before so you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle whatever comes your way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Clearing isn\u2019t the end of the road, it\u2019s a new opportunity to take control of your future. Stay calm, be prepared, and back yourself \u2013 we\u2019re rooting for you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Five tips to stay calm during Clearing\u00a0 Applying to university can be a stressful time, and going through Clearing can feel especially intense \u2013 the results, the deadlines, the big decisions. The good news is you\u2019re not alone, and there […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25363,"featured_media":1759,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false},"categories":[25,26],"tags":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/students\/files\/2025\/07\/Img262903.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/960"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25363"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=960"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/960\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1741,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/960\/revisions\/1741"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1759"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=960"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=960"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=960"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}