college admissions system where grades are irrelevant and
30 years ago this statement was repeated to me and it’s not been false since: “the only problem a student cannot overcome at college is a lack of funds; everything else has a solution”
It was said to me by the admin assistant for the dean of admissions at a globally-recognizable university institution as I waited to speak to him about an issue unrelated to money. It was resolved.
I think Canada has focused on a different, very crucial quality about its applicants that has nothing to do with grades. I worry that’s going to continue unless and until we consolidate schooling at this level as well and make performance the only criteria for attendance and advancement.
30 years ago this statement was repeated to me and it’s not been false since: “the only problem a student cannot overcome at college is a lack of funds; everything else has a solution”
It was said to me by the admin assistant for the dean of admissions at a globally-recognizable university institution as I waited to speak to him about an issue unrelated to money. It was resolved.
I think Canada has focused on a different, very crucial quality about its applicants that has nothing to do with grades. I worry that’s going to continue unless and until we consolidate schooling at this level as well and make performance the only criteria for attendance and advancement.