Rising trend of state school pupils going to university reverses
Proportion of UK students who are state educated now under 90%, the first fall for eight yearsThe proportion of British state school pupils going to university has fallen for the first time in eight...
View ArticleMinister’s attempt to curb unconditional offers is illegal, say universities
Vice-chancellors argue state interference in student admissions breaches new Higher Education ActLeading academics are accusing the government of unlawfully threatening their autonomy by trying to curb...
View ArticleApplying to university: how to make an open day worthwhile
Grill tutors on course specifics or just get a feel for the town vibe on these fact-finding daysOpen days are not just a good opportunity for students; they also give family members an insight into...
View ArticleClearing becoming route of choice for university applicants
Record numbers of students are waiting for their A-level grades to apply, bypassing Ucas’s January deadlineGrowing numbers of school-leavers are waiting until they have their grades before applying to...
View Article'Follow your head and your heart': clearing advice from the experts
Applying to university at the last minute can be frantic – here’s to get the most out of the clearing processI think students are in a very good position this year. First of all, there are fewer...
View ArticleWill 'clearing plus' really make it easier to apply to university?
Ucas hopes its new scheme will save time and help socially disadvantaged students, but there have been criticisms tooWhere once university choices may have felt set in stone come A-level results day,...
View ArticleI’ve missed the Ucas deadline – is it too late to apply for university?
If you’ve missed the 29 January 2021 Ucas deadline, don’t worry – there’s still time to find a university courseIf you want to start a university or college course this year but fear you’ve missed the...
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