*📚 School Grades to Impact National Exam Results!* 📌 The government plans to implement this initiative as part of the State Program for *2025-2028*. 🔹 Proposed in *2023* by former Minister Giorgi Amilakhvari, this idea suggests school performance could replace entrance exams. Discussions paused after his departure in *2024*, but the "Georgian Dream" has revived it. 📝 The document states: "School performance will be considered for higher education admissions, enhancing secondary education's importance and school prestige. A nationwide assessment of student achievements will also occur." 🎓 *Expert Opinions* 🔹 Education expert Simon Janashia notes that the admission process should avoid subjective factors, as the current system isn’t ready for this change. 🔹 He warns that using school grades may increase tutor dependence and create social inequalities. 📢 “More admission criteria lead to fairer outcomes, but schools vary widely, especially in poorer areas. Academic achievements must be considered alongside learning conditions,” Janashia explains.