Holistic cure in these testing times

Article Abstract:

The vice-chancellor of Brunel University and leader of the Admissions to Higher Education Review argues that while aptitude tests may help universities in the UK identify bright applicants, they should never be the only yard-stick by which candidates are measured. It is suggested that all examination tests are influenced by social, economic and life experience factors and therefore they should only be used as one element of an holistic admissions assessment process.

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It's open day--feel free to bring your children

Article Abstract:

An analysis of an open day held in early-July 2004 by King's College London for prospective students and the role that parents play in their children's choice of university and course. King's has recognised the growing role that parents play in the children's choices and has introduced special procedures to cope with this.

Services information, Case studies, Services, Parent participation (Education), Home and school, Educational aspects, King's College (London, England)

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I don't care who you are -- just don't bring Mum

Article Abstract:

An admissions tutor confesses that the admissions processes in most universities are based only on candidates' grades, totally ignoring all other personal aspects.

Evaluation, Academic achievement, Viewpoint essay

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