1999South African Journal of Higher EducationOpen access

Access, selection and admission to higher education: Maxinlising the use of the school-leaving examination

Michael J. Dawes, Yeld, Nicola Mary Smith

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The aim of this study is to find a reliable means of selection to higher education that maximises the use of the school-leaving examination, widens access for historically disadvantaged students and is affordable and feasible.

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The aim of this study is to find a reliable means of selection to higher education that maximises the use of the school-leaving examination, widens access for historically disadvantaged students and is affordable and feasible.

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The aim of this study is to find a reliable means of selection to higher education that maximises the use of the school-leaving examination, widens access for historically disadvantaged students and is affordable and feasible.

Key concepts: Disadvantaged, Higher education, Selection (genetic algorithm), Access to Higher Education, Mathematics education, Psychology, Demographic economics, Political science

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