Laura Spence speaks out

Article Abstract:

Laura Spence, a state-school pupil who sparked a row in 2000 about university elitism when she was rejected by Oxford University despite predictions that she would receive A grades at A level, has come back to the UK to study medicine after spending four years at Harvard University studying biochemistry. Spence urges other British sixth form students to consider applying for places at universities in the United States, noting that there are a number of forms of financial aid available for students who do make this choice.

Personal narratives, International aspects, Education, Interview, Education, Higher, Higher education, Spence, Laura

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Strength in breadth

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the differences between the A level system of today and 30 years ago and what the changes to the system mean for university admissions. The different work done by the universities that take the top-scoring A level students and those that take students from a broader spectrum of the community is assessed.

All Other Publishers, Book publishing, Educational Tests, Examinations, Educational tests and measurements, Educational aspects

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