It would be great but surprising if it were the other way. If you have difficult entry examinations but allow any group with lower marks to enter, then (if the

It would be great but surprising if it were the other way. If you have difficult entry examinations but allow any group with lower marks to enter, then (if the exam is not fully detached from the requirements of the course) this group is likely to do worse. The skills and knowledge you build on mattet usually. I think the only way to really have affirmative action is to give extra high qualoty training to the group you want to help starting 2 years before the entrance examination. (and no extra points then)