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Harvey, Andrew – Australian Journal of Education, 2014
This paper examines the relative merits of early and delayed offer schemes in attracting under-represented students to university. Following the introduction of a demand-driven system and the establishment of national growth and equity targets, Australian universities have increased the number of offers made to students before the release of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, College Admission, Selective Admission
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Sadler, D. Royce – Australian Journal of Education, 1989
A sequential screening procedure has been proposed in Queensland, based on what is known in decision theory as a 'lexicographic ordering.' The concept is explained, and some of the associated assumptions, implications and shortcomings are examined. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Applicants
Beswick, David – Journal of Tertiary Educational Administration, 1987
Issues in selective admissions in Australia and especially in Victoria are reviewed. Administrative and policy issues are analyzed and some of the consequences of an imbalance between supply and demand are addressed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Bound Students, Competition