A-level results: fewer students get into first-choice university

A levels ‘scramble’ for Russell Group signals UK admissions reset

Thousands of applicants missing out on their first-choice university is not a pandemic-era blip but a ‘new normal’ that will force many more to look for excellent courses beyond the Russell Group, says Mary Curnock Cook

By Mary Curnock Cook

18 August

A-level results: cautious university offer-making ‘here to stay’

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By Tom Williams

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Reader's comments (2)

#1 Submitted by m.... on August 18, 2022 - 12:19pm

So, back to the less accurate "top N% get an A" insted of rating each student according to what they have actually done...

#2 Submitted by ... on August 18, 2022 - 4:48pm

Wow, grade inflation fell after invigilated standardized exams were re-introduced. Who would had guessed?? lol

A-level results: fewer students get into first-choice university

About 20,000 applicants miss out on top choice as grades are deflated back to 2019 levels

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A-level results: fewer students get into first-choice university

About 20,000 applicants miss out on top choice as grades are deflated back to 2019 levels

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Keep admissions free from political interference – Cambridge PVC

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