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How to land a place in university – here’s a tip: Don’t use ChatGPT

It is admissions time for the six local universities. Senior education correspondent Sandra Davie has the latest figures on university places, and tips on how to get a place in the university and course you want.

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Beyond academic grades, adequate preparation for admissions interviews can help increase one's chances of gaining a spot in a course at the university.

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1. Understand the big picture

First, the good news. In 2023, the six universities had a record number of places – 18,500, which is 500 more than in 2022, according to the Ministry of Education.

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