The University of Bradford has offered its “top tips” for students picking up their A-level results today.

The university has urged students to “stay calm and don’t panic” as students find out how they have done in their exams.

Rachel Lister, clearing and confirmations helpline supervisor at the university, has offered tips to students.

They include drawing up a list of alternative options, to think about what the university you’re looking at has to offer and to be realistic in choosing the courses you want to study.

She said: “Make sure you’re contactable and can find information easily – be close to a phone and computer – and do remember to stay calm. A-level results day and clearing can be a daunting time, especially if you’ve suffered a disappointment with grades.

“Ringing up universities for a place through clearing might be the last thing you feel like doing.

“Remember, thousands of other students in the UK will be in the same position and universities deal with the process of clearing every year.

“Finally, remember universities will still have places in clearing this year and if you’re prepared in advance and realistic you will be more likely to see a positive result by the end of the day.”

  • For more information visit bradford.ac.uk/clearing or contact 0800 0731225.