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EY Apprenticeship Acceptance Rate — How Competitive Is It?

Salary: £22,000–£26,000Length: 5 yearsAcceptance: 3–5%

The EY School Leaver Programme has an estimated acceptance rate of 3–5%. Here's what those numbers actually mean — and what it takes to be in the cohort that gets an offer.

How Competitive Is It?

3–5%

Estimated acceptance rate

Note on acceptance rates: These figures are estimates based on publicly available information and apprenticeship sector data. EY does not publicly disclose exact figures. The actual rate can vary by service line, location, and year.

Comparative Acceptance Rates

PwC2–4%
Goldman Sachs1–2%
Deloitte3–5%
KPMG3–5%
EY3–5%
Google1–3%
Amazon2–4%
Civil Service3–6%
BBC3–5%
NHS4–7%

What Actually Gets You In

Acceptance rate is a measure of competition, not a measure of how qualified you need to be. Most rejected candidates don't fail on ability — they fail on preparation.

  • Passing the online tests (most candidates don't practice enough)
  • A specific, credible answer to “Why EY?”
  • STAR answers that isolate your individual contribution
  • Commercial awareness that goes beyond surface-level knowledge

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