What you need to know at a glance: 

• The tried and tested process for marking and grading continues – the standard of work needed to achieve any particular grade is the same each year.
• Your grade will be determined by your performance in your exams and assessments.
• Most people get their first university choice, your UCAS ‘firm choice’. If you don’t, or you change your mind, there are plenty of options available, with around 28,000 courses in Clearing offering you choice and flexibility.