Cash-strapped universities are set to usher in students who miss their grades on A-level results day next week, the boss of Ucas has said. Jo Saxton said a ‘record number’ of students are likely to get their first choice place, even including those that ‘near-missed’ their grades. It is thought universities are desperate to fill places this year to boost their coffers amid a financial crisis in the sector. #university #alevels #alevel #alevelresults #news #ucas #universities