Read the extract below and answer the question that follows 8 distinctions proved
to be not good enough
Our daughter received her matric results two weeks ago. She obtained 8 distinctions and an
overall average of 90%. She also obtained her national colours in hockey and athletics. She
was also the chairperson of the RCL at a prestigious school Additionally, she even learned
IsiZulu as a means to improve her communication skills. After popping the champagne, we now
have to dry our tears because she has not been accepted at the medical school. Her goal was
lo specialise in paediatrics and that was the driving force behind the good performance How
does one console your child in such a situation?
heartbroken parent
2.4.1 Many leamers perform well in Grade 12 but are still not accepted into
universities Explain TWO reasons for this
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