Some people say that universities should only accept the young people with high marks.

However, others
think that universities should accept people of all ages that may not do well in school. Discuss both views
and give your opinion.

Fairness in education has always been a subject of debate that attracts attention from a large public
section. While some people advocate the exclusive admission of only young adults with high academic
achievements, others hold the belief that higher education should be accessible to people of all age
brackets and those who fail academically. Personally, though the admission of only bright young students
may boost their performance and lengthen the subsequent contribution, social equality and potential
well-rounded growth of the society make it a must to accept people notwithstanding their ages and
academic achievements to colleges.

On the one hand, the acceptance of only young and academically students results in students’ better
performance and more long-lasting contribution after graduation. Firstly, those who thrive academically
learn at a faster pace than those who are still working and retired people on the grounds that they suffer
from no pressure to sustain themselves while studying. Moreover, their thorough understanding of
technology undeniably acts as a useful tool which enhances their pace of learning. Young learners’ good
health also help them endure the tight academic schedule of two or more degrees simultaneously, and
their knowledge enormously alleviates the pressure placed on their tutor or lecturers. Secondly, since
those students start their academic learning from an early age, they have more time to study as well as
longer working time than those starting when working or after retirement. What is more, the retention
and absorption of knowledge for young adults are better than the elderly; as a result, they spend much
less time finishing a credit-based course than their older counterparts.

On the other hand, admitting older and academically stuck students brings unsurpassed benefits by
creating social equality in education and upgrading the national workforce. Due to financial problems or
family matters, many people did not have educational opportunities when they were young; hence,
providing higher education for those people means that social equality is promoted. Furthermore, the
rights to receive education are entitled to every person regardless of their age and their ability; therefore,
denying old people of their educational rights may arouse public objections. Another argument for
offering university education for everyone is that workers will be of higher qualities as they master new
skills. This is especially beneficial for developing countries such as Vietnam, since specialized workers
are synonymous with a growth in economy. Moreover, by providing tertiary education, the crime rates
along with unemployment will decline, promoting social peace ultimately.

In conclusion, though the exclusive admission of young, brilliant students has its own benefits, for the
promotion of fairness in education and the bettering of the society, the acceptance of students
irrespective of age brackets and academic results is totally justified.