University Admissions

High school students in NSW may not know how they are judged by prospective universities and the admissions system needs a review – according to the man who designed it.

'Now turn to page 342 of the how-to-get-into-uni manual'

The scheme’s founder is calling for an inquiry into the university admissions system arguing recent changes have led to the loss of transparency for students and parents.

In an interview with The Punch, Professor George Cooney listed a series of changes by universities to the admissions process that he believes are undermining openness in the admissions system.

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    10:32pm | 23/05/12

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