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School/ University Admission - Coggle Diagram
School/ University Admission
Academic achievement
Standardized tests
Pros
coachable--> can be learned and reviewed
a basis that is easy for the council to evaluate each participant
Cons
children from financially privileged family have more advantages --> more money, learn more
GPA
Cons
GPA are mere numbers, and they don't fully illustrate students' best abilities
some grades are given falsely by teacher/ some schools have different grading methods that may influence their students' GPA
Pros
indicates that not only they have good academic abilities, but also they are hardworking,...
consistent
weaknesses and strength can be indicated from each subjects' GPA--> help the council understand the contestant
Award and prizes//academic fields
The participant specialized in something that may differ them from others
Past-> present
sole/ main criteria to access 1 student (traditional=long standing method)
explain: based on belief that ... (normed-reference assessment)
sense of pressure
Present to future
some changes in the criteria
multiple method of selection
Other talents
Gifted abilities
Art
depends on students' art portfolio
Sport
can be illustrated by prizes, or tryouts
Pros
some people have different and unique kind of intelligent --> create more opportunities for students
Cons
inconsistent
some people lacks the opportunity to explore their talents
upbringing
earlier education
most companies still use academic achievements as their recruiting criteria
Doing extra-curricular activities
shows their interest: what problem do they want to solve, what are they good about etc.
TIme
Past to present
uncommon practice
some students: left out
Present to future
reflect a more rounded/ humanistic view of education