THIS is the sad reality: there are many more top scorers in the STPM and matriculation who want to do medicine, dentistry and pharmacy than there are places in public universities.
For every student who rejoices, there are many more who are devastated. Having set targets, worked hard and obtained excellent results, it is difficult for them – and their families – to come to terms with the courses they have been offered instead.
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