Students set for A-level

Today’s the big day for A-level students eagrely awaiting their results.

While more than three quarters of students who want to go to university are likely to get their first choice, not everyone will get their grades.

But don’t worry - you may not have got your grades, but you can still get a degree if you want to.

In 2017, more than 66,000 students found university places through the Clearing system, which helps students match up with universities where places are still available on courses.

You may be unlikely to find Oxbridge places or space on some of the most popular courses at elite universities, but with institutions across the board now using Clearing there will be plenty to choose from.

Helen Thorne, Ucas director of external relations, said: “This summer we expect most universities and colleges to be offering Clearing places and there will be opportunities across the full range of subject choices.”

* Log on to www.sunderlandecho.com today for our A-level coverage.

We’ll be at some of the city’s schools and colleges to talk to staff and students about the results and their plans for university.

If you have an A-level success story to share then call our newsdesk on 501 7326 or email echo.news@northeastpress.co.uk

And don’t miss tomorrow’s Echo for our coverage of results day.