Many questions that the University of Sydney's "green paper" failed to address include how one defines "disadvantaged" and the weightage subjective interviews and aptitude tests compared to more objective HSC exam.
The University of Sydney wants to introduce US-style quota systems with set targets to increase the number of disadvantaged and regional students, and make greater use of aptitude tests, references and general interviews when admitting students.
A higher education diploma to provide an alternative route to degree-level study for promising students from disadvantaged backgrounds would also be investigated.
Jenny Allum, the principal of SCEGGS Darlinghurst, said the proposals being put forward were too blunt a measure to redress disadvantage.
Larissa Treskin, the principal of James Ruse Agricultural High School, said she was enthusiastic about initiatives ... but she said the university should avoid viewing the HSC as a narrow measurement of ability and focus on its ability to foster critical thinking, problem solving and research skills.
http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/quotas-planned-for-uni-students-20100318-qiff.html
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