#MatricFocus: Expert advice for students after they receive their results
It is expected that thousands of matric learners will face rejection from the country's state-funded universities because of the demand for spaces.
That is why it is important for Matric students to know their options when it comes to pursuing tertiary qualifications outside of the public system and what has traditionally been taught to them.
READ: #MatricFocus: Expert advise on what parents need to be on the look out for
Stacey and J Sbu will be featuring some insights for parents and students for the month of February focusing on the class of 2020. The topics and conversations will be tailored and have the opinion of an expert.
READ: Matric 2020 exam results given green light to be released
Last week, the team focused on mental health and the warning signs that parents should be on the look out for.
The team contacted SADAG Operations Director, Cassey Chambers, for some advice for parents and guardians on the worrying signs that they need to look out for during this time.
You can listen to that podcast below:
This week, the focus is on tertiary education options after matric.
According to Stats SA, the University of Cape Town receives eight times the number of applications (32,000 applicants with only 4,200 spots available) than it can accommodate. The pressure is even greater for in-demand degrees such as medicine, engineering, accounting, law, and social work.
Other leading universities in the country face similar challenges.
Which is why education specialists have urged parents and matric learners to consider pursuing tertiary qualifications outside of the public system, with institutions registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training.
The team managed to connect with Atelisha Harilal, who is the National Student Recruiter at STADIO
Atelisha, sheds light on what options are available for students who get rejected by universities, what to do if you are a student and you do not receive a Bachelors pass, amongst many other things.
Listen and share the below audio with Matric students that you know who may need to hear this:
Here is wishing the matric class of 2020 the best of luck with their results that come out on the 22nd of February 2021!
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