Boris

[SimonH]

... whilst I accept your point regarding the importance of good Educational grades, such standards equally apply for entrance into most - if not all - of the State Universities, Simon.

Whereas, ... ... entry into the likes of Oxford and/or Cambridge is much more likely to be [additionally] influenced by candidates' social status!

State University, as opposed to a private one. With all his family's money why didn't he go to a private one, or was it a case of getting the very best education?

I pressume by the that the additional influence is a guess and not a fact Arthur!

[Arthur Little]

I presume by the that the additional influence is a guess and not a fact Arthur!

... fact! Parents were - without exception - from a professional background, amongst those I've encountered.

[SimonH]

... fact! Parents were - without exception - from a professional background, amongst those I've encountered.

I'm not saying you're wrong Arthur, but I'm sure the press would have a field day if you could provide them with some evidence that a candidate was shown preferential treatment because of their background