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UNAM Exam Sees Low Turnout in Oaxaca; Only 49.5% of Applicants Attend
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UNAM Exam Sees Low Turnout in Oaxaca; Only 49.5% of Applicants Attend

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Only 49.5% of invited applicants attended the UNAM entrance exam in Oaxaca, Mexico.
  • A total of 1,920 applicants were called, but only 952 appeared for the in-person exam.
  • UNAM Rector Leonardo Lomelí stated that some applicants miss the exam for various reasons, including sports competitions.

In Oaxaca, Mexico, a significant number of university hopefuls missed the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) entrance exam. Preliminary data from UNAM indicates that only 49.5% of the 1,920 invited applicants attended the exam in Oaxaca city.

Out of the total invited, 681 did not even download their exam appointment. Of those who did, only 952 appeared for the in-person evaluation. The exam in Oaxaca was divided into three sessions, with attendance figures for the first two confirmed at 293 and 309 respectively. The third session saw an estimated 350 attendees.

When questioned about the low turnout, UNAM Rector Leonardo Lomelí suggested that some students miss the exam for various reasons. He mentioned that special cases, such as those with sports commitments, can be rescheduled. The low attendance rate raises questions about applicant engagement and potential barriers to participation.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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