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The Pro Vice Chancellor Students at the ³ÉÈËBÕ¾ has given his top tips for those using the annual ³ÉÈËBÕ¾ service ahead of A-level results day next week.

³ÉÈËBÕ¾ is the process of matching students with university places following the release of A-level results and gives students the opportunity to change their minds on what and where to study, or to apply from scratch if they haven’t already.

Dr Tim Jones’ top tips for ³ÉÈËBÕ¾ are:

1: Get prepared: do some research in advance on the courses and institutions that interest you. Get advice from teachers or family. If you can, speak with an academic member of staff from the course you want to study.

2: Don’t panic: don’t be afraid to tell people about any reasons your results might not be as you expected. Universities have friendly staff who want to help. But they will want to speak to you, not your parents etc.

3: Ask questions: What does the University do to help students settle in and make friends? Does the university guarantee accommodation to all clearing students? What support do they have for disabled students?

4: Pay a visit: Once you have an offer, try to visit the university you are interested in during ³ÉÈËBÕ¾ - most universities offer ³ÉÈËBÕ¾ visit days.

5: Be open to new ideas: Have an open mind about courses and other options. What about a foundation degree, degree apprenticeship, work experience or an extra A-level/BTEC?

6: Stay Calm and carry on: Don’t get down about being rejected from your first option. Get advice and plan for the future.

There are also lots more tips and advice from students who have previously gone through ³ÉÈËBÕ¾ on the University’s website at

The ³ÉÈËBÕ¾ has additional places available to well-qualified applicants through ³ÉÈËBÕ¾ this year.

The ³ÉÈËBÕ¾ hotline – 01905 855111 – is open now for those who already have their results, and will be open from 8am on Thursday, August 18, as thousands of young people collect their A-level results.

There are also a limited number of places still available in university accommodation for those wanting to take up the opportunity to live on campus.

Anyone wanting to visit the ³ÉÈËBÕ¾ can take advantage of the ³ÉÈËBÕ¾ Visit Days at the St John’s Campus on Friday 19^th August and Saturday 20^th August. Visit the website to book your place.