Ucas
University applicants to answer guided questions in revised personal statement
Students will no longer have to write a long free-response essay when applying for university, Ucas has announced.
Students waiting for A-level results urged to plan ahead and explore all options
School and college leavers will find out whether they have secured their preferred university place when they receive their exam grades next month.
More students ‘comfortable’ sharing mental health conditions in Ucas application
The risk of students dropping out, or not meeting their potential due to a lack of awareness of needs, is reducing, Ucas chief suggests.
Record number of disadvantaged 18-year-olds look to study most selective degrees
Ucas has published its application data for courses with an early October deadline.
Fewer school leavers in UK accepted on university courses – Ucas
A record number of British 18-year-olds have secured a higher education place using clearing, figures show.
More than 18,000 UK 18-year-olds still in clearing two weeks after decision day
Nearly half a million applicants have secured a place on a course.
Cost of living ‘shaping different experience’ for students, says Ucas chief
Clare Marchant said it is not yet known if grading or the costs crisis will affect university deferrals this year, but it is ‘one to watch’.
Fewer students accepted on UK degree courses than last year – Ucas
More than 19,000 British 18-year-olds have missed the conditions of their university offer and are now eligible for clearing.
Students receive A-level results as ministers aim to return to pre-Covid grading
This cohort could face greater disappointment as their inflated GCSE results could leave them with higher expectations, sector leaders say,