Here, a spokesperson from Heriot-Watt University has gone through a selection of university clearing myths to give you an idea of why the process can be so useful despite the unfortunate negative connotations associated with it
There are a lot of myths surrounding the university experience. Whether you?ve been told that students don?t cook or that the only people who go to university are well off, there will be stories or expectations that have been built up over time. 
One of the more common things that is built up over time is a negative perception of accessible methods for applying to university. Clearing, in particular, has received a lot of negative stigmas. 
Myth one: ?Clearing is only for people who did badly in their exams? 
Credit: Unsplash This is possibly the most common myth surrounding clearing, and a lot of the stigma towards it comes from this. While it is the best option if your grades were not what you expected, there are plenty of reasons to even have a quick look even if you?ve obtained the results you want. 
You make your first and secondary choices for your course months in advance of your results getting released. It is understandable that while waiting for them that you might have a change of heart. Having the option to find a university and course that suits you is useful because you never know where your interests or career paths may lead. 
Myth two: ?No one goes through clearing? 
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Clearing is far more common than people realise...