Results from a survey carried out by HEPI/Unite examining university applicants’ attitudes and perceptions have just been published. This is a new survey looking at how young people applying to university for the first time think about the upcoming transition to life as a student. Headline outcomes are as follows: For over one-third of applicants (36%), the university open day is one of the main reasons for choosing a particular institution Almost three quarters (72%) rated a TEF Gold rating as important, with just over a quarter (27%) of all applicants rating it as very important More than half of applicants (53%) expect that there will be more support for mental health issues at university than is available at school 78% of applicants expect more… Read moreHEPI/Unite Students Reality Check report published today