Students Face Clearing Struggle

As more than 160,000 school and college students all over Scotland get set for their exam results tomorrow, it is inevitable that some will narrowly fail to secure the exam grades they need.

Traditionally, those students can enter the clearing system to try for alternative courses, however according to the BBC, Scottish universities are predicting few places for pupils making last-minute bids for courses under the clearing system.

Admissions officers have said demand outstrips supply for the places, which become available when pupils get their exam results tomorrow.

For several years, many of the ancient universities have had virtually no places due to some rationalisation of courses and increased demand in Scotland and from other EU countries.

Thankfully though, it is not all bad news. 

Edinburgh Napier and the University of the West of Scotland have some availability, as does the University of the Highlands and Islands, which has government funding for an extra 1,000 spaces in its many centres.

And although most universities are unable to guarantee accommodation to students applying through clearing, you can be sure to find what you are looking for with Grant Property.

With student accommodation to rent in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Stirling, we can help any clearing students looking for a student flat to rent, student house to rent or a student flatshare.

Help is also at hand from Skills Development Scotland, who have set up a dedicated careers advice line which opens at 8am tomorrow.

As the SQA results start coming through, it will offer advice and support to students and their parents about college or university, clearing vacancies, getting a job or finding a Modern Apprenticeship.

Damien Yeates, SDS chief executive, said: "As always our advice is not to panic - making the call is the vital first move in finding out what options are available.

"The helpline is about finding the right path for the individual and we have a wide range of services to help people identify and build successful careers."

• For more information on Grant Property’s student accommodation, call us on 0845 230 2288 or 0333 123 0440 or email rentahome@grantproperty.com.

• Skills Development Scotland (SDS) Exam Results Helpline - 0808 100 8000.

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