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Student selection and admission for higher education in the Asian region are matters of concern at a time when there is rapid growth in enrolments and mounting pressure for changes, and when public funds are unable to match demands for expansion. This paper provides a broad review of policies and practices in developing and newly industrialised countries of the Asian region, paying particular attention to access, selection, the admission process, equity and links to the labour market. It attempts an evaluation and provides suggestions for policymakers.
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Harman, G. Student selection and admission to higher education:Policies and practices in the Asian region. High Educ 27, 313–339 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01432073
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