Before my VDay update tomorrow, let me share some Bonus Worldbuilding Facts:

Bermell University accepts 3 types of students
1) Legacy Students - whose family members attended the University (this is the majority of students) they can apply with no exams needed.
2) New Generation Students - who must apply and pass a very difficult Enrollment Exam.
2) Diplomat Students - students from universities across the sea in Tamhdala who can attend studies for one year. After that, if they want to continue studying at Bermell they will have to apply as either a Legacy or New Generation Student.

This means that Rory could easily attend as a Legacy Student if he wanted because his mother Lorelei attended Bermell.

Clover on the other hand, would have a difficult time being accepted, as a 'Nightingale' orphan girl doesn't really fit the Universities high society reputation. She knows the odds were against her...but yeah, sorry Clover I don't think they would have let you in anyway.