Is Clearing a good option? Why thousands of students choose it | Results Day 2026

Is Clearing really a second choice, or could it actually help you find the university that's right for you? In this video, Jon Cheek from The Uni Guide Podcast is joined by Kimberley Chadwick-Reaney, Deputy Director of Marketing and Recruitment at Middlesex University, to explore some of the biggest myths surrounding Clearing and why thousands of students choose this route every year. You'll discover why Clearing isn't just for students who miss their grades, whether employers know or care how you got into university, and why some students actually find a course and university that's an even better fit through Clearing. If you're wondering whether Clearing is the right option for you on Results Day 2026, this video will help you make an informed decision with confidence. Featured guest: Kimberley Chadwick-Reaney, Deputy Director of Marketing and Recruitment, Middlesex University Hosted by: Jon Cheek, Founder, UniTasterDays.com In this video you'll learn: • Why Clearing is often much more than a backup plan • How students can find a better university or course through Clearing • Whether employers know or care if you entered university through Clearing • Who should consider using Clearing, even if they already have a university offer • Why keeping an open mind on Results Day could create new opportunities 🎓 Explore more Results Day and Clearing advice: https://www.unitasterdays.com/clearing Contents of the video: 00:00 - Introduction to the subject and the guest speaker 00:14 - Why do so many people think Clearing is a 'backup plan' when it often isn't? 01:11 - Can students actually end up somewhere that's a better fit for them through Clearing? 05:31 - Will employers or future employers know, or even care, if I got into university through Clearing? 09:42 - Who should seriously consider using Clearing, even if they've already got a university place? 11:54 - How can you find out more about Clearing 2026 with Middlesex University London