Alan Milburn says introduction of written tests will result in wealthier pupils using private tutors to gain admissionCambridge University has been accused of making its application process potentially even more of a barrier to pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds after announcing it is to introduce written tests for all candidates.
The university argues it has had to introduce the current tests after the government’s A-level reforms mean many students will not sit AS-levels which have traditionally helped universities to resolve whether or not to offer a state.
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Source: theguardian.com