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Some universities require students to sit an admissions test as part of the application process. The tests help level the playing field, allowing for fairer comparison of students from all educational backgrounds.

UCAS is delighted to announce three new members to its Board of Trustees, which governs the activities of the charity, and two appointments to its Council.

By Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of UCAS.

Professor Colin Riordan, Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff University, has been appointed to serve as a Trustee on the UCAS Board.

New subject data from UCAS shows a big shift towards technology-based degrees mirroring recent trends, with the last decade seeing impressive growth in engineering and computer science subjects, including a 400% jump in acceptances to artificial intelligence (AI) courses.

GCSE results and the mix of A level subjects studied are the key factors determining whether university applicants meet their predicted grades, new 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.