Gaming the system: The beginning of the end for university admissions

By Eryk Bagshaw
Updated February 9 2016 - 4:08pm, first published 4:02pm
Early recruits: Sebastian Schwartz, Stephanie Wu, Nadine Abughazaleh, Hayden Randall and Merle Runde with the Sydney University Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael Spence at the  afternoon tea.  Photo: James Alcock
Early recruits: Sebastian Schwartz, Stephanie Wu, Nadine Abughazaleh, Hayden Randall and Merle Runde with the Sydney University Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael Spence at the afternoon tea. Photo: James Alcock
The University of NSW aims to be a top 50 university within 10 years. Photo: Louise Kennerley
The University of NSW aims to be a top 50 university within 10 years. Photo: Louise Kennerley
Western Sydney University Photo: Fiona Morris
Western Sydney University Photo: Fiona Morris
"I don't think that the broader ATAR system we have outside of flexible entry works at all," says Jenavive Westbury, a fourth year UNSW law student.  Photo: Edwina Pickles
"I don't think that the broader ATAR system we have outside of flexible entry works at all," says Jenavive Westbury, a fourth year UNSW law student. Photo: Edwina Pickles

"Inadequate," "unfair," "simplistic".

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