University Clearing is no longer a ‘bargain basement for the unsuccessful’ amid an explosion of top courses on offer, the head of Ucas has said.
Dr Jo Saxton said sixth formers entering Clearing on A-level results day was the ‘new normal’, with much of the old ‘stigma’ removed.
The admissions chief also said this year’s students could be better-achieving than previous years – opening up the possibility of even higher grades.
And in a wide-ranging interview, she also urged the Government to encourage university entry for students from disadvantaged regional areas.
Dr Saxton was speaking ahead of hundreds of thousands of 18-year-olds receiving their A-level grades on Thursday.
