A-level results day can be overwhelming for a number of reasons – not least for the inevitable jumble of stats and figures that emerge soon afterwards. Here are four charts to help explain some of the main outcomes of this year’s grades http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/a-level-results-2016-successes-failures-uk-students-explained-5-charts-a7197866.html
DetailsHead of alternative careers and education site reminds young people to be aware of all options, adding: ‘It’s important they know university isn’t the be-all and end-all’ http://www.independent.co.uk/student/into-university/a-level-results-cost-of-degree-rising-tuition-fees-maintenance-grants-axed-ucas-clearing-adjustment-a7197231.html
DetailsAlmost a third believe the changes favour students from rich backgrounds, while 1 in 4 say they feel young people have been ‘let down by the Government’ http://www.independent.co.uk/student/into-university/applying/applying-to-university-exam-results-2016-maintenance-grants-scrapped-george-osborne-a7191741.html
DetailsBe prepared, retain some perspective and do not panic, say students who’ve been through it all http://www.independent.co.uk/student/a-level-results-day-advice-what-i-wish-i-had-known-students-a7196071.html
Detailsf you missed the A-level results you needed for university, our experts are on hand to help out. Start posting your questions now and join them from 2–4pm on Thursday https://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/aug/16/live-qa-a-level-results-and-clearing
DetailsNUS finds 47% of 2015 graduates live with parents six months after finishing, citing worries about debts and value of degree https://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/aug/17/half-of-graduates-who-paid-9000-tuition-fees-live-with-parents
DetailsCambridge Assessment, which owns the OCR exam board, will ask teachers to suggest their own questions to be considered in national exam papers http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/a-level-gcse-exams-ocr-questions-teachers-crowd-sourced-uk-a7191606.html
DetailsHead of admissions says debunking Clearing myths is ‘vital’ to ensure students are confident and fully prepared on results day and beyond http://www.independent.co.uk/student/into-university/clearing/ucas-clearing-2016-adjustment-what-to-do-after-a-level-results-choosing-the-right-university-a7191901.html
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All A-level grades are not necessarily equal: schools can ask for papers to be re-marked – if they can afford it. Is there a way of making the system fairer? https://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/aug/16/a-level-marking-grades-remark-schools
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