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UCAS Clearing update: Monday 17 August 2015
As of midnight on Sunday 16 August a total of 452,990 people had been placed in full-time UK higher education, an increase of 3% on the same point last year.
Over 409,000 students already placed in UK higher education – up 3% on 2014
Over 409,000 students know they are accepted to UK universities and colleges as of today – up 3% against A level results day in 2014.
Final UCAS advice ahead of A level results day 2015
With one in ten students placed through Clearing last year, the UCAS website has all the information you need to be fully prepared, whatever grades you achieve.
UCAS Chief Executive Mary Curnock Cook responds to Independent article on personal data
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Nearly 25,000 Scottish applicants placed in higher education; 3% more than last year
As of midnight, 24,800 Scottish applicants have been accepted into higher education through UCAS; an increase of 800 people, up 3% compared to SQA results day last year.
2015 cycle applicant figures - June deadline
These statistical releases describe applicants and applications from the 2015 UCAS cycle at the 30 June deadline.
There’s still time to apply to university this year – but the deadline is looming
If you’ve been thinking about applying to study at university this year then there’s still time to put in an application – but just remember the 30 June deadline.
Students’ personal statements show a mix of passion and career words, UCAS analysis reveals
UCAS analysed 300,000 students’ personal statements this year and found all university applicants - from future accountants to fine art scholars – use a blend of career and passion-related words to promote their suitability for the subject.
UCAS Love Learning Competition 2015 - University students challenged to inspire the next generation
Passion for the subject should be as big a consideration as employment prospects for students picking a university course, UCAS CEO Mary Curnock Cook said today.
Over 2,000 students placed on music, dance and drama courses at conservatoires
UCAS today publishes the 2014 UCAS Conservatoires End of Cycle Report, a detailed analytical report setting out the nature of admissions to this important part of higher education provision