On Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:30:36 +0100, Clint Sharp
wrote:
In message , Jim Thompson
writes
There's a reason that entrance exams are set and not everyone can be a
rocket scientist or chip designer!
Things will ultimately settle out.
I have to agree, unfortunately sediment usually settles out at the
bottom.
The problem is that the idiots in power here in the UK seem to feel that
a university qualification is the be all and end all, never mind that
the qualification might be in basket weaving (useful for high power
transmitting valves I suppose), badger shaving or some other such
arcane subject that has no real world application, as long as they can
boast that they have more graduates per capita than any other country
then that's OK.
Many universities presently almost
completely ignore SAT scores and base admission upon interviews.
Not here AFAIK unless you want a redbrick university and even then it's
your academic record that counts (a cynical person might also conclude
that the size of the wallet and family connections also had a bearing).
Apparently it's almost trivial to gain entrance to a 'new' university if
you want to pursue a degree in tourism or surfing (really!).
I
personally did interviews of high school students, seeking admission
to MIT, for close to thirty years.
Ahh, I bet there are some stories there...
...Jim Thompson
My funniest was a cheerleader-style babe... true airhead blond...
didn't have a clue except "MIT is a good school" ;-)
...Jim Thompson
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