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University: Sixth-form applications from Wales lowest in UK

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Welsh sixth -form uni applications lowest in UK , according to Ucas data.

33.8% of 18-year-olds in Wales had applied for university by the end of June .

Swansea University's vice chancellor, Prof Paul Boyle , said it was "biggest gap we've known in modern history" Welsh government says it is aware of the drop and is focused on understanding what it can do to increase participation.

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informal

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English

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42

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