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Is the personal statement a fair way to assess university applicants?
Steven Jones
The Sutton Trust; 2012.
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According to the Minister of State for Universities and Science, David Willetts, it is right that universities “look beyond headline A-level grades to what that individual’s potential might be.” Among the list of non-academic indicators cited by Mr Willetts is the UCAS personal statement. This report examines whether placing greater emphasis on the personal statement is an effective way to enhance fairness in the higher education admissions process.
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According to the Minister of State for Universities and Science, David Willetts, it
is right that universities “look beyond headline A-level grades to what that individual’s
potential might be.” Among the list of non-academic indicators cited by Mr Willetts
is the UCAS personal statement. This report examines whether placing greater emphasis
on the personal statement is an effective way to enhance fairness in the higher education
admissions process.
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Created by:
Jones, Steven
Created:
29th May, 2013, 13:49:52
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Jones, Steven
Last modified:
4th July, 2014, 18:14:29