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Hong Kong students see improved university offers after admission review

In Hong Kong, over 60% of students who requested a review of their university admission results saw improved outcomes. The Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) reported that 453 reconsideration requests were processed, with 63.4% of applicants receiving a better offer or an offer for the first time. This success rate is the highest since 2018, indicating a positive trend for students seeking reassessment of their university placements. AI

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Hong Kong students see improved university offers after admission review

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Connor Mycroft ·

    Over 60% of students get better outcomes after seeking university admission review

    Nearly two-thirds of Hong Kong students who requested a reconsideration of their university placement due to reviewed entrance exam results will receive a better outcome than previously allotted. The office for the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (Jupas) said on Thu…