Clearing Management | What Institutions Need Beyond the Spreadsheet
Clearing compresses decision-making into days. Most institutions manage it through spreadsheets because their CRM cannot separate clearing from the main cycle or support the speed required.
Published 2026-03-27. Read time: 10 min.
Key takeaways
Clearing compresses decision-making into days. Most institutions manage it through spreadsheets because their CRM cannot separate clearing from the main cycle or support the speed required. This article explores the operational reality, where current systems fall short, and what a purpose-built approach looks like for UK Higher Education institutions managing complex admissions workflows.
Why this matters for admissions teams
Universities across the UK face increasing pressure to improve conversion rates, reduce administrative overhead and deliver better applicant experiences. The gap between what generic platforms offer and what admissions teams actually need continues to widen. Understanding these challenges is the first step toward solving them.