COMMUNITY LIVING
SHOULD YOUR CHILD STUDY AT A
SOUTH AFRICAN
UNIVERSITY
OR APPLY ABROAD ?
THE COST OF TERTIARY EDUCATION
There are currently around 12,000 South African students studying abroad , and that number is steadily rising . This , says admissions consulting company Crimson Education , is despite the complexities of applying abroad .
Rebecca Pretorius , country manager at Crimson Education , runs through the pros and cons of studying in South Africa vs . applying to an overseas university .
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What do students need to get admitted to a university ?
Rebecca Pretorius ( RP ): Both locally and in the United Kingdom ( UK ), certain degrees have specific school subject requirements as a prerequisite to entry . However , universities in the United States ( US ), UK , and other parts of the world , such as Canada and Europe , also have more holistic admission requirements .
While high school results and standardised test scores , such as the Scholastic Assessment Test ( SAT ), are weighted , they are not the only component of a student ’ s application that is considered for US universities . For example , a large part of an application to an American university is based on extracurricular activities , especially those that have depth , show passion , and demonstrate leadership .