Universities lie about their course cutoffs (1 Viewer)

[xds123]

same here

that said coming from the uk the system was interesting in that universities were actually forced by the govt to accept a certain percentage of students from state schools and certain percentage from everywhere else.
i.e. for course A 60% from state schools and 40% from other sources
this meant high competition for the 40%

any system has its problems but the key is to find one that minimises those problems and the timescale of those problems

 

[cannibal.horse]

I read that article but found it odd. Isn't the reason why we have so many more opportunities for uni and TAFE because of the economy and industry demand?

Everyone knows how many more tradies we need but we also have a shortage of doctors, nurses, teachers, accountants, IT specialists which all require qualifacations. There are more uni students because there is a larger demand.

Also these days areas which did not previously require qualifacations now demand it. Previously you'd get a law clerkship straight out of school, do teaching with a diploma or IT with inwork experience - how many companies and schools would you say that's the norm for now? these days if you want a job in a suburban firm you'd be expected to have a degree.

The days where USyd and UNE served NSW is long over.

 

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回复: Universities lie about their course cutoffs

Unis aren't lying.
It's to separate the quality applicants from the rest.

 

[kevinx2]

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/unis-are-inflating-scores/2008/09/02/1220121234420.html

Another one