Academic says dropping high school grades from university admissions will not have immediate impact
Dropping high school grades from some university admissions will not affect students this year, but may influence future motivation, says academic.
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AIDr. Ibrahim Al-Oudah, a higher education professor, said that removing high school grades as an admission criterion at some universities will not have an impact this year, but it could affect students' motivation to excel in high school in the coming years.
Speaking to Al Ekhbariya TV, he added that high school graduates have focused on meeting the requirements for aptitude and achievement tests.
Al-Oudah also noted that high school is not solely a preparatory stage for university, but also plays a role in shaping responsible citizens with values, knowledge, experience, and preparation for the job market, among other qualities.
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