The truth behind uni admissions in 2021 | The Uni Guide

We asked university admissions experts to address students’ concerns about uni admissions in 2021. They’ve provided answers to issues such as how unis perceive teacher-assessed grades, if there’s higher demand for places than normal and whether grade inflation will be an issue.

Featuring admissions experts from SOAS, University of Leicester, Bangor University, and University of Kent.

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0:00 Intro
0:20 Are there double the number of applicants this year?
1:39 Will teacher-assessed grades be seen the same way as exam grades?
2:12 Will grade inflation make it harder to get into uni?
2:43 Does high demand mean less places in Clearing this year?
3:16 Did 2020’s grading issues cause enough deferrals to limit this year’s places?
4:00 Will unis be more lenient with students who fall short of entry requirements this year?
4:54 Will unis hold your place if you need to appeal your grades?
5:52 Does your background affect your chances of getting into uni?
6:36 Does a lack of extracurriculars disadvantage you in Clearing?
7:08 Will Covid restrictions affect university in the autumn?


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