Pick a course that gives you the best chance of success in Clearing

Try a joint honours, or a new course, Tanya Jackson advises. These options have often been overlooked by other students

When it comes to choosing a course through Clearing, it’s a good idea to focus on the facets of your original choice that were most important to you. Was it the subject itself, the student experience, the university or its location? Did the course offer a year abroad, or the opportunity to work in the industry as part of the degree?

Make a list and number it in terms of priority. But don’t think of this as being set in stone. Remember your original criteria, but don’t be afraid to change them.

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