It’s a hard question to say, but I would think that to be something that has part of it, not only academic, but also about credits or work related. For instance, people who are solely based in academic marriage do get a higher education. They are good people who are prepared and they are having enough experience to provide that they are gonna be finishing a higher education, for example like a master or a doctor, like a B8, but in other ways there’s also people who are struggling with study, not only because they don’t have access to it, but also they are struggling with money, so if education is not free 100%, it will be a higher chance for people to finish just an addict and make marriage, especially those who are struggling with family situation or simply they are dealing with their own self-study. It will be a hard situation to just consider academic marriage and not only other aspects like projects and economical situation they are into. But yeah, I personally agree that should be based on academic merits.
Band 6+: Do you believe that access to higher education should be based solely on academic merit, or should other factors be considered?
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It's a hard question to answer, but I think that it should be based on more than just academic merit. It should also consider other factors like work experience or personal circumstances. For instance, people who are solely evaluated on academic merit do get access to higher education. They are often well-prepared and have enough experience to demonstrate that they can complete higher education, such as a master's or a doctorate. However, there are also individuals who struggle with their studies, not only because they lack access to education but also due to financial difficulties. If education is not completely free, there is a higher chance that people will only achieve a basic level of education and not excel academically, especially those who are dealing with challenging family situations or personal issues. It would be difficult to consider only academic merit without taking into account other aspects like personal projects and their economic situation. But yes, I personally agree that access should primarily be based on academic merit.
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