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Top UK universities are quietly lowering A-level grade thresholds for admission—just as results drop—amid a financial crunch caused by falling international student numbers. Facing tighter visa rules and funding cuts, schools are turning to home students with lower grades to fill seats and stabilize budgets, even in elite science programs. While officials insist standards remain high and admissions teams are using discretion, critics question whether this shift compromises academic rigor. The sector’s survival hinges on balancing financial reality with educational integrity—and the long-term impact remains uncertain.

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