[kathrynmc]

[QUOTE=BevS97;15217813]As I understand it clearing is pretty quick. We haven’t had to do it but like you I want a backup plan in place. From what I’ve heard from other students. They ring universities on results day and get an offer over the phone.

That’s right about contacting individual Universities on results day to see if they would accept you. From what I understand you cannot guarantee that the course you want will be available and at the university you want. On results day all universities and courses in clearing are on the UCAS website.

I think it’s better to have the insurance choice as somewhere you would be happy to go it if you don’t get into your firm, choice.