Project Access is an international social enterprise that fights inequality in higher education by widening access to top universities free of charge.
 
 


Our Impact


In 2019 we helped more than 1,100 students

 
 
 
 
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We constantly measure our impact to learn about the experiences of mentees and mentors and improve our program.

 
 
 
 

Project Access in 2019

With more than 54,000 volunteer hours, we...

  • helped more than 1,100 students with their applications in 2019, about a quarter responded to our survey...1

  • managed that 77.5% of the survey respondents got accepted to one of their top three universities

  • achieved that 93% found Project Access useful when applying to university

1Source: Project Access Impact Survey, response rate ~25%

 
 
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We help students all across the world in 2019

We assisted students from 16 countries and regions​

86% were from Europe​

25% were first-generation students

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Our mentees are happy with the support they receive

77% of mentees were satisfied with contact to their mentors​

More than 50% communicated on at least 5 occasions​

93% of mentees who received offers said PA was useful 

 
 
 
 

 Broader Impacts of Project Access

  • High-achieving, less advantaged students from around the world apply to the top universities in the UK and the US

  • Mentees gain admission to their favourite universities

  • Access to top-quality university education is attainable regardless of social background

  • Mentees achieve a higher level of confidence for their future post-education journey

  • Educational and societal inequality decreases

  • Education acts as a pathway to prosperity for the people who need it the most

 
 
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Our latest research reports

At Project Access, we strongly believe in grounding our interventions in research. Our full research reports are available for download.

 
 
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Theory of Change 2020

Understanding the problem that Project Access is tackling and the framework of our interventions. Download here.

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Grade Comparability Report 2020

Understanding the differences in the education system and value of scores across countries. Download here.

 
 
 
 

Help us grow our impact

If you are a school, university or company that is passionate about widening access to higher education, become a partner of Project Access. If you want to help mentees directly, you can donate a mentorship or apply as a mentor.