In 2019 we helped more than 1,100 students
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%
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
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
Our latest research reports
At Project Access, we strongly believe in grounding our interventions in research. Our full research reports are available for download.
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.