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I think you've been watching too many movies. It might be true to a small extent, but I dont really think it is a big issue.

If there are industries like this, it's news to me. I mean, IB, MBB and some professional services firms might be full of alphas, but I dont think it's like this to be honest.

Possible yes, likely no. You realistically need a 99+ ATAR and a very strong UMAT score just to be competitive. Assuming you go to a truly average school (rank 300ish), you would need to be 1st or 2nd across all subjects to have a decent chance. I dont mean to be pessimistic, but medicine...

A crude message, but you have a point. Some people are just naturally better than others, hence why it isnt the best idea to compare yourself to other people. Why this is a thing, Ill never understand. It's a sad state of affairs when people are happy to say "I bludged and did well" but are...

Re: Elderly Christian woman paraded naked through streets of Egypt by armed muslim mo It is a problem, but Islam is not the heart of the issue. Most of these Middle Eastern countries have citizens who are largely poor, uneducated and still living in Feudal Societies. These social problems...

Re: Elderly Christian woman paraded naked through streets of Egypt by armed muslim mo John Lennon did say that organised religion was the worst thing to happen to humanity. To build on that, it's not the religions themselves, but rather the followers. Religion tends to be used as an easy...

I recommend researching QILT, it is a government run organisation, so they can be trusted to be reliable. You also have to consider what those statistics mean. First, you need to understand what type of employment it measures - is it any form of employment or industry relevant? Also consider...

Yes, but still.

Not that I condone this, but colleges have been like this for years. I mean, I certainly wouldn't live in a college at Sydney uni because I know what the culture is like. It kind of feels a bit rich that people complain when they know full well what it is like beforehand.

Absolutely furious, this will cost me over $500 extra per year. Is my service going to get better for the extra cost? Just a bait and switch to be honest.

Re: "Bamboo Ceiling": Where are all the asians? Again that's missing the point, Im not debating the merits of the HSC or Uni as indicators for success, Im saying that performance in education should have more of an impact on your trajectory in the professional space. As someone who...

Re: "Bamboo Ceiling": Where are all the asians? That misses the entire point of my post. My argument is that the system should be designed in such a way that HS and University carry more weight, so that it provides a much higher reward and incentive for those that do well.

They have been reporting this stuff for years to be honest, it's nothing new. Obviously I dont condone it, but when you put a bunch of young people together and add in alcohol it's a recipe for nasty behaviour. Also, by-in-large institutional responses to sexual harassment/assault are still...

They will just look at your transcript as it stands at the beginning of third year. Still though, Id aim to be getting a credit average, keep in mind, you dont want to risk failure because a delay in obtaining your degree can cause a company to rescind an offer.

Definitely agree with the point. Just on government though, people should distinguish between politics and the civil service. If you're interested in politics, then I think Political Science is best, but if you want to be a civil servant, then a degree in Public Policy would be better. It...

Im saying in the US, in Australia they are all pretty much equal. Harvard is a vastly superior uni to San Jose State. Sydney University isnt that much better than something like UOW or Notre Dame.

I realise this, hence why school/uni should reflect this to a far higher degree. In the US, you need a combination of grades, SATs, ECs, essays etc to get into the better universities. Going to better unis offers a higher calibre education which opens the door to better opportunities.

Re: "Bamboo Ceiling": Where are all the asians? Im not saying it should be that extreme. However, I believe the HSC and University should count for a lot more. I dont like the whole "People only care about your ATAR for two weeks after your results" mentality. The system should...

The problem is that unlike Japan, China, Korea and to a lesser extent the USA, High School performance isnt a reliable predictor of future success in Australia. In those countries, success at High School sets you up to go to a top uni which in term sets you up for a top role. Conversely, a...

I stuck with Notre Dame, though I never really considered leaving (uni doesn't matter and my career thus far has validated that). I would tell you but then Id have to kill you. Seriously though, I dont usually mention where I work on BoS namely because I post a lot regarding employment and...