This is a very stressful and confusing tome for young people worried about their future. This article from the BBC is reporting on instructions by the Higher Education watchdog (UK) about the behavior of some universities.
Universities in England have been told to stop making unconditional offers for the next two weeks, in a bid to tackle the confusion over applications during the coronavirus outbreak.
The higher education watchdog, the Office for Students, has warned against unfair pressure being put on students.
There are concerns universities are dropping exam requirements in a bid to push students to commit to courses.
Universities minister Michelle Donelan has backed demands for a pause.
The move is an attempt to stop any panicky decisions and to create some "stability" for students applying for university places, after the cancellation of A-levels and other exams which would have been used to decide admissions.
Our advice at ChalkFace is to stay calm and focused and talk to an appropriate counselor before making any hasty decisions.
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