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2 May 2018

2045 GB adults surveyed

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When recruiting, do you think employers should prefer applicants who got top grades when attending the very best schools, or applicants who got good grades when attending average schools?

Conducted 2 May 2018

YouGov surveyed 2045 GB adults

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31%
44%
16%
When recruiting, do you think employers should prefer applicants who got top grades when attending the very best schools, or applicants who got good grades when attending average schools?

Conducted 2 May 2018

YouGov surveyed 2045 GB adults

By:
9%
31%
44%
16%

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