Oxbridge entrants face real university challenge

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The selection procedure for Oxford and Cambridge universities is extremely arbitrary, and the successful candidates do not really represent the best of the country's 18-year-olds. Despite this, degrees from these universities continue to be held in high esteem. Strong emphasis is place on the references written by schools for the candidates, but these have to be produced very early, and cannot therefore be an accurate prediction of A-level performance. Similarly, there are problems with selection by interview.

Colleges & Universities, Management, Universities and colleges, University of Oxford, College admissions, University of Cambridge

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From Reuters to relief

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Studying for an MBA makes it possible to gain from other people's experiences, according to Paul Mylrea, who edits Reuters' AlertNet website. He states that the course has given him many new insights, and hopes that this will assist the relief agencies that use AlertNet.

United States, Executive changes & profiles, Masters & First Professional Degrees, Master of business administration degree, Interview, Study and teaching, Journalists, Mylrea, Paul

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