8 Common Misconceptions about Academic Success

2. University Admissions are Fair & Just

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Some of the results from the research are worrying. During entrance, many higher education institutions put grades after other factors. One such factor that comes to mind is Sports. But the most disturbing one is lineage. Colleges are more interested in knowing where your ancestors studied than your grades. Large sums of money donated to universities are also a plus for whoever wants easy access. Don’t get me wrong, universities do pay attention to academic excellence, just not as much as we’d like.