UCAS - Changes

Changes

Many students apply and realise that they have made a mistake. Depending on when it happens, there are things that can be done.

If it's a change to their personal details, like their phone number or address, these can be changed in Track.
If the problem is a change of mind about the course, universities and colleges themselves can deal with this and may consider offering a place on a different course.
If it is the university or college that is wrong, they can change this in Track within seven days from the date on their welcome letter. After the seven days, it is a bigger problem. If there are hardship grounds involved, such as financial problems, the school or college can write to UCAS and changes will be considered if they are sufficient.
If your son or daughter has not used all the five choices available through UCAS and has not replied to an offer, adding a choice or choices (up to the maximum of five) might be possible.
Extra and Clearing could provide an alternative solution. This entails declining any offers received, so there is an element of risk involved.
Each year some applicants pass their exams with better results than expected. And this may mean that some will have not only met the conditions of their firm choice, but will have exceeded them. We have introduced Adjustment for these applicants - it provides an opportunity for them to reconsider where and what to study.