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What is UCAS?
UCAS, or the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, is the central organisation students use to apply for higher education courses in the UK. The story mentions Jo Saxton, UCAS chief executive, highlighting its key role in the university application process and how many students secure their places each year.
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