To tips on the Clearing system

BURNLEY boy Scott McKavett has used his experience as an undergraduate to produce advice for A-Level students going through clearing.

The civil engineering student is now a successful undergraduate at the University of Bradford which has launched a new website offering tips on gaining the best places.

Scott, who also had to go through the clearing process, said: "I didn't apply through the normal UCAS system because I was not considering university at the time.

"After leaving school I went straight into work. I was working in an engineer's office as an

engineering technician while completing an ONC, which is part of a BTEC, in Civil Engineering.

"This involved day release for two years. However, it was always my intention to go to university at some point. It was the next logical step.

"I already knew which degree I wanted to do so it was just a matter of choosing a university. I also phoned UCAS to see which universities did the course I wanted.

"I spoke to one of the university's structural engineers and sent off all my information to him. About a week later I was accepted.

" It was very quick and I immediately gave in my notice at work. I had considered doing my degree part-time, but it would have meant eight years, which I felt was too long."

To help students through Clearing, the University of Bradford offers a Clearing website, aimed at anyone who wants more information and guidance.

The Clearing website can be accessed at http://www.bradford.ac.uk/clearing and the Helpline is 01274 235400.