Over 60% of students get better outcomes after seeking university admission review

A significant majority of Hong Kong students who requested a review of their university placement after rechecking their DSE results have fared better than their initial allocation, according to the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (Jupas). Out of 453 reconsideration requests, 287 applicants, or 63.4%, secured a better university offer or an improved outcome compared to their previous placement.

This marks the highest success rate in reconsiderations since 2018, when the rate stood at 65.4%. This year, 204 applicants with main round offers received upgraded degree offers, while 83 applicants who had not initially received an offer were granted one.

Students who feel they should have achieved higher DSE grades can appeal for a recheck of their test results through the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority. If their scores are improved upon rechecking, they can subsequently apply for reconsideration of their university offers via Jupas. Historically, between 50% and 65% of applicants have experienced a change in their offer each year.

In August, Jupas reported that 34.3% of applicants, totaling 15,619, were granted places at local universities or subsidised diploma courses under the system. The number of applicants has increased by approximately 5.3% year on year, reaching 45,545. This year, 58,487 students registered for the DSE exams, with 25 students from 16 schools achieving perfect scores, surpassing last year's record of 17.