Polish high school admissions: strategy beats talent in the points race

Poland's high school admissions system was designed to reward pupils objectively based on their achievements, but in practice it increasingly favours those who know how to game the points system. Families are treating recruitment as a strategic exercise, choosing extracurricular activities and subjects specifically to maximise their score. As a result, genuine talent matters less than careful planning when it comes to securing a place at a sought-after school.

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