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IELTS Essay: Some people believe that universities should only accept students with the hi...

Prompt

Some people believe that universities should only accept students with the highest marks while others believe that some students with low marks should have an opportunity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

#university admission#academic standards#social inclusion#merit vs opportunity

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 argues selective vs inclusive admissions while Band 9 evaluates how entrance marks correlate with completion and career outcomes, and how diversity shapes institutional value.

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Key concepts in this essay

Predictive validity of entrance marks
Socioeconomic access and test bias
Diversity benefits for learning and innovation
Institutional prestige and employment outcomes

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Equating admission standards with institutional quality without evidence
Dismissing lower-mark students without considering potential and context
Ignoring how diverse cohorts affect peer learning and network value

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