Missing Out on a University Place

Gary Marks, ACER

Abstract

At the start of each university year many media reports focus on the disappointment of young Australians who applied to enter university but did not receive an offer of a place. This group of unsuccessful applicants is often referred to as representing ‘unmet demand’ for university. Gary Marks describes the findings from a study that investigated who missed out on a university place and the alternative study pathways they took.

Recommended Citation

Marks, Gary (2006) "Missing Out on a University Place," Research Developments: Vol. 15, Article 5.
Available at: http://research.acer.edu.au/resdev/vol15/iss15/5