selective admission
[/sɪˈlɛktɪv ədˈmɪʃən/]
nounpl: selective admissions
admissão seletiva
1. An admission process where an institution accepts only a portion of applicants based on specific criteria such as academic performance, test scores, extracurricular activities, or other qualifications
The university uses selective admission to ensure only qualified candidates are accepted.
A universidade utiliza admissão seletiva para garantir que apenas candidatos qualificados sejam aceitos.
2. The practice of choosing students or candidates according to rigorous standards rather than accepting all applicants
Selective admission policies at elite schools are highly competitive.
As políticas de admissão seletiva em escolas de elite são altamente competitivas.
Selective admission is a central aspect of educational institutions in both the USA and Brazil, particularly in prestigious universities. In Brazil, federal universities often use the ENEM (Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio) as a selective admission tool. In the USA, selective admission processes at Ivy League and other elite institutions are highly competitive and culturally significant, influencing student aspirations and social mobility discussions.
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