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Finishing year 13 in 2017

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HSMMaCM · 01/04/2017 15:21

Hi all. Keep in touch with uni offers, new jobs, gap years, exams, etc. We can get through his Grin

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bigTillyMint · 15/08/2017 10:48

No plans yet but maybe brunch if all goes well - DD has a job interview or something lined up in the afternoon and is going clubbing after, regardless of the results. Of course Grin

LineysRun · 15/08/2017 10:22

I hadn't even thought about it!

NearlyEaster, I don't really remember getting my A level results - so long ago ...

Auntpetunia2015 · 15/08/2017 09:29

No idea. Planning on playing it by ear DS will either be on his computer talking to his mates or out drinking. He may give his poor mum some time ..Hmm

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HSMMaCM · 15/08/2017 07:20

Taking DD to a friend's house where they are all meeting up to commiserate celebrate and then go clubbing.

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Horsemad · 15/08/2017 07:15

We're going for a cream tea at a local hotel (where DH&I got married Smile) and then DS is off to party in the evening.

MirabelleTree · 15/08/2017 06:57

So how will you all be celebrating the fact you've got them through A levels and survived ?!

NearlyEaster · 14/08/2017 22:35

Our school is geared up for helping students that have missed their offers - we greet them as they come in, take them somewhere quiet to open their envelopes and then get them on the phones to clearing places.

I hope some of your DC get similar help if track doesn't give them the news they're hoping for.

I got my results by phone from my boyfriend. I had to do clearing from overseas! By myself. Wouldn't wish that on anyone.

Horsemad · 14/08/2017 22:32

Haha, letter opener a MUST! Grin

bigTillyMint · 14/08/2017 22:30

She said shes going to check online and if its good news DS can go with her to collect them but if its bad, I have to go!

bigTillyMint · 14/08/2017 22:28
Grin
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HSMMaCM · 14/08/2017 22:19

BTM I'll add letter opener to my list.

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bigTillyMint · 14/08/2017 22:11

Mirabelle and Horse, great advice, it somewhat anxiety-inducung! I have just text it to DD who was like, phone interview? No way!

Liney Flowers How sweet that your DS is thinking of your health.

We are trying to stop DD stewing. She told me today that she had a nightmare that she got her results but couldmt get the envelope open!

Horsemad · 14/08/2017 20:12

'ooh, I always fancied something creative in Brighton'.

Liney Grin

I saw that article too Mirabelle.

What I can't understand is if Nottingham have had the A level results (which they will have had), surely not everyone has made their offer, so how come they are not in Clearing?

Or am I missing something? Hmm

MirabelleTree · 14/08/2017 19:46

www.telegraph.co.uk/education/2017/08/13/leading-universities-still-have-thousands-empty-coursesfigures/ this has just come up on my FB feed.

LineysRun · 14/08/2017 19:26

I'm now doing random searches as well - thinking, 'ooh, I always fancied something creative in Brighton'.

DS is Confused. He's looking at Dundee just to get away from me I think Grin

Horsemad · 14/08/2017 18:47

Just checked Clearing and University of Nottingham have only 2 courses in Clearing (both Nursing and both Graduate entry).

Surely that can't be correct?! Confused

Nottingham isn't where my DS wants to go, btw, I was just searching randomly. Grin

Horsemad · 14/08/2017 17:13

Flowers Liney, it's a stressful enough time without other stuff going on. I too am waiting on surgery and am trying to remain calm on both counts! Not easy though.

I am sure all will be well with your DS, he sounds sensible Smile

MirabelleTree · 14/08/2017 16:37

That's great and hopefully will make the lead up a little less stressful then hopefully forget all about plan B and celebrate. I read on another thread number of applicants are lower this year which is another thing working in their favour.

LineysRun · 14/08/2017 16:27

He is, Mirabelle, he is! He's on the UCAS Clearing now, we've have a good chat, preparing Plan B. Looking at Cardiff, Brighton, Kent - really really good places.

I love this about MN - so helpful at times.

MirabelleTree · 14/08/2017 16:18

So sorry to hear that Liney Flowers. He sounds like a lovely lad and I hope there is good news on Thursday.

LineysRun · 14/08/2017 15:03

Horsemad, Thank you - I can see that there are some very good universities offering biomed science courses through Clearing, so that's a relief. I know DS will know all this - we just need to communicate a bit more maybe.

He doesn't like worrying me because I'm unwell and waiting on more surgery, but I'm going to worry anyway! There's only DS and me at home this week (don't live with OH) so I really value MN advice and handholding at times like this.

Horsemad · 14/08/2017 14:15

My top tips would be:

Have a clear Plan B so if you don't get Firm or Ins, you can go straight to it.

Check beforehand which unis with your course are in Clearing (this is available to see now).

Jot their numbers down in advance, and have your PS printed off, so you can refer to it if you have a phone interview and your mind goes blank.

DO NOT WORRY! Easier said than done I know, but there's more than one way to skin a cat as they say and you WILL have options.

LineysRun · 14/08/2017 13:46

Ah ok, I see it now on The Student Room. Thanks.

MirabelleTree · 14/08/2017 13:30

It opened about 7am last year too . I think it says 8am but in reality opens early.

LineysRun · 14/08/2017 13:27

DS told me yesterday that UCAS Track opens at 8am. Is that not right? He says he checked.

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