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 |  | It聮s that dreaded day 聳 A level results! Whether you've bombed out or aced it, you may well not be sure what to do next.
We spoke to representatives at both of Coventry聮s universities to dig for the information that will keep you smiling through the next few weeks.
听| 听 |  | This could be the time for careful thought
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If your results are not what you hoped for and you can聮t meet your conditional offer grades, you can use the clearing system.
This will get you a university place, ideally this can either be at the place you want but on a slightly different course or can be the course you want at an alternative university.
It sounds mad, but rather like Blind Date but without Cilla, it just matches available university spaces with unattached applicants. And you could find your match made in heaven!
Local opportunities
Both Coventry University and the University of Warwick use the clearing system, so if your heart is set on the area, all is not lost.
Warwick only has a limited number of places available this year and many go in the first day or two of clearing.
We've been tipped off that if you want to study Engineering, History of Art and French or Chemistry, the University of Warwick want to hear from you. Call their dedicated hotline on 024 7653 3544 for help and information on all their courses.
Nationally, over 40,000 people each year find a place through clearing. The Clearing hotline is 0870 60 71 700
听Second thoughts
| 听 |  | Delighted students opening their results
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If you weren聮t really planning to go to university, but now your results show signs of genius, it聮s not too late to lap up the student lifestyle.
Both Coventry University and the University of Warwick are flexible about entry requirements. As a rough guide, if you聮ve got two A Levels at grade E or above, it聮s worth applying.
If you fancy giving it a go, contact UCAS straight away on 0870 112 2200 so you can go through clearing.
Shooting for the stars
| 听 |  | It's a rollercoaster of emotions!
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If you accepted an offer but then got better grades, you might want to consider aiming higher. In the system, you are committed to the offer you accepted before getting your results, but you can officially withdraw your acceptance.
This will mean reapplying through UCAS (usually the following year), which will give you the chance of trying for a university that聮s asking for higher grades.
It聮s a big decision, as you聮ll have to put all your student hopes on hold for a year 聳 and then go through all this again!
听Visiting our universities
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| 听 |  | Coventry University
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Take every chance you can to visit the university you聮re considering and arrange to meet some of the students or lecturers face-to-face.
In our area, Coventry University is holding an open weekend this Saturday and between 10am-4pm.
This should be a great opportunity to gather information and help make your mind up about living and studying here.
Find out more by following the links on the left or by calling 024 7688 7688.
You can also get a feel for the university by looking at the uni webcam linked on the left. This updates every few seconds with views of the area you might be calling home.
| 听 |  | The University of Warwick student union - your new home?
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The University of Warwick is also holding open days, where in small groups you will be able to ask questions, meet students and tour the campus and accommodation.
The days are Wednesday 27 August, Saturday 30 August, Saturday 6 September, Wednesday 10 September and Saturday 13 September.
To arrange a visit call 024 7652 4676 or follow the link on the left for more details.
听For help, you can also call the 大象传媒 One Life results line on 0808 100 8000.
The line is open until 31 August, so if it takes a while for the dust to settle, you can still call for help in a few weeks.
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