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NTU aims to admit 50% of its students using broader criteria
Holistic process will be used for entry to about 60 degree courses
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Nanyang Technological University draws about 30,000 applications a year.
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Five years ago, about 90 per cent of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) undergraduates were admitted based solely on their A-level or polytechnic grades, with the rest needing interviews, portfolios and aptitude tests to supplement their grades to secure a place.
This year, more than one-third won places based on more than just their grades, or 38 per cent of NTU's 6,400 freshmen.
