Thursday 14th August 2025 is a major moment for thousands of students across the UK. Whether you’re feeling hopeful, anxious, or a bit of both, we’re here to help you understand what to expect — and what to do next.

No jargon. No overhype. Just clear, supportive advice for whatever comes your way.

🕗 What Happens on the Day?

Results Day kicks off early. Here’s how it works:

• From 8:00am, UCAS will update your application status via UCAS Hub.
• Your school or college will release your exam results shortly after.
• You’ll see whether your firm or insurance university has confirmed your place.
• Even if your grades are not what you expected, you might still get accepted. Stay calm and check everything carefully before you react.

🧾 Understanding Your UCAS Status

When you log in to UCAS Hub, you’ll see one of the following messages:

🎉 Unconditional Offer

Your place is secured — congratulations! Time to celebrate.

🔄 Unconditional Changed Course (UCC)

Someone has offered you a spot on a different course than you originally chose. Take a moment to read the details. Is it a subject that still aligns with your interests and goals?

❌ No Offers Confirmed

Neither your firm nor insurance choices have accepted you. While this isn’t ideal, it doesn’t mean the end of the road. You’re now eligible for Clearing, a route that helped almost 70,000 students find places in 2024.

💭 Didn’t Get the Results You Hoped For?

It’s completely natural to feel let down if things don’t go to plan. But setbacks don’t have to define your future.

• Give yourself time to process. It’s okay to feel upset — take a walk, talk to someone, or write it out.
• Your goals may need adjusting, but they don’t have to be abandoned.
• Many students resit, reapply, or explore new directions — gap years, apprenticeships, foundation courses, or even a new subject altogether.
• Focus on your journey — everyone moves at their own pace.

📚 Clearing: Your Second Chance, Without the Panic

Clearing is an excellent tool if your results didn’t land as expected — or even if you’ve changed your mind about where or what to study.

Here’s how to approach it:

1. Use the UCAS Clearing search tool to see available courses.
2. Call or email universities directly — have your UCAS ID and results handy.
3. Be ready to explain your interest in the course or uni — a short, honest explanation goes a long way.
4. Keep track of options you’re interested in — write them down or bookmark them.

💡 Accommodation tip: Once you’ve confirmed a new course through Clearing, sort your accommodation as soon as possible. Popular locations (like Canterbury) fill up quickly!

🏡 Got a Place? Let’s Sort Your Accommodation

Once your spot is confirmed, you’ll need to think about where you’ll live. That’s where we come in.

At St George’s Tower, we know your accommodation is more than just a room — it’s where friendships form and memories are made.

In Canterbury, we offer:

• All bills included — no hidden costs
• Prime Leicester location
• 2 minutes walk from Leicester train station

Whatever your vibe — sociable, peaceful, or somewhere in between — there’s a space waiting for you.

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🌙 The Night Before: How to Look After Yourself

The build-up to Results Day can feel overwhelming, but looking after your mind and body can make a huge difference.

Try this:

• Step away from social media
• Scrolling endlessly isn’t helpful. Switch off your phone for a bit and do something that relaxes you.
• Get moving
• Stretch, go for a jog, or just dance around your room. Moving your body helps manage stress.
• Eat something satisfying
• A decent meal can help keep you grounded. Add in a favourite snack for good measure.
• Sleep properly
• Don’t stay up worrying about every possible outcome. Rest will help you handle things better in the morning.
• Put it in perspective
• These results are important — but they’re not the only thing that matters. There are countless ways to reach your goals.

💬 Final Words

No matter what your results say, you’ve made it to this point — and that alone deserves recognition.

You may go straight to uni. You might take a different path. Either way, there’s no “right” route to success. Back yourself, ask for support when you need it, and remember:

There’s always a next step. And when you’re ready, we’ve got the studio to suit your next chapter.