Read on to see how you can support your student during the last part of the application process.
June
We understand that June can be a pretty busy month for students as they come towards the end of their exams and assessments. If Edge Hill is one of their choices, your young person should keep an eye on their emails as we’ll continue to send updates over the summer.
July
Clearing opens on 2 July 2026 and is open until October. This offers a second chance to secure a place at university.
Your student may find themselves in Clearing if they’ve changed their mind, have achieved better grades than expected, didn’t receive the grades they expected to match the conditions of their offer, or they missed the application deadline in January.
Places cannot be offered in Clearing before your student has their results, but Edge Hill are able to offer a place in principle before results day, so we encourage students to get in touch early and put their minds at ease.
How can supporters help?
Read our Clearing advice for parents and supporters to find out how Clearing works and how you can help your student in this situation. It’s important to remember that Clearing isn’t a negative and is actually a great chance for students to ensure that they get where they want to be.
Things can change over a few months, and Clearing is available to help students make changes, no matter their reasoning.
August
A-Level/BTEC results are published in August, and if your student has the entry requirements they needed for their Firm choice offer, the university will confirm their place.
If the student doesn’t get their results, or now would like to change course or university, they can do so via Clearing. They will need to call the university themselves to discuss their place.
If they are planning to live in student halls, they may also need to confirm their place with the accommodation team if they haven’t already done so.
A-Level results day takes place on 13 August 2026.
How can supporters help?
Most importantly, remain calm. Whatever happens on this day, your student has options and we will work with them as much as we can to help them get to where they want to be. Supporters should remain positive and encourage their student to contact universities if they have concerns.
If a student is going through Clearing, then make sure they have all their qualifications to hand when they are calling universities. This will make things run a lot smoother and will ensure that universities can give them an accurate offer.
They will need to provide evidence of their qualifications before enrolment, so make sure they keep them safe.
Once your student has their results and their places confirmed, the application process is complete. We know this is new to most people, so we hope that our guides have helped to keep you informed throughout the process.
If you have any further questions, or need specific advice for your student, our Admissions team is on hand to help via the contact information below.
Get in touch
September 23, 2024
