Schools need to give earlier and more balanced awareness of all credible options: university, apprenticeships, degree ...

The system, which is used to track university applications, was due to update from 8am on Thursday. Thousands of pupils are finding out their results today - and many will also find out whether they ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

University applications are an important and often stressful step in education for many young people, and with recent changes ...

WHEN it comes to applying for a place in higher education there are a number of deadlines and dates to keep in your diary. From the important UCAS deadlines to how to track your application – here’s ...

The change comes amid claims that the personal statements favour middle-class students who may have better access to “high-quality advice and guidance”, according to Ucas. The 4,000-character essay ...

After 32 years, university applicants this autumn will no longer face having to fill a big blank box with 4,000 characters. The old-style UCAS personal statement is no more. The university admissions ...

A-level students have been advised “to make a plan ahead of results day” to avoid any disappointment. Clare Marchant, chief executive of Ucas, said the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service is ...

Students hoping to start undergraduate courses in 2025 will be able to see the grades that recent successful applicants have achieved at A-level or equivalent. Universities already publish entry ...