{"id":13300,"date":"2026-06-28T15:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T12:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.tomanifesto.gr\/?p=13300"},"modified":"2026-06-28T15:56:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T12:56:00","slug":"admission-scores-up-for-engineering-programs-down-for-economics-and-computer-science-initial-estimates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.tomanifesto.gr\/?p=13300","title":{"rendered":"Admission Scores: Up for Engineering Programs, Down for Economics and Computer Science \u2013 Initial Estimates"},"content":{"rendered":"

The announcement of the scores for the 2026 Panhellenic Exams and the publication of statistical data from General High Schools<\/strong> now allow for a clearer picture of the trend in this year\u2019s college admission cutoffs<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

The picture that is emerging, as even the students realize, is not uniform. On the contrary, each academic field<\/strong> follows a different trajectory, as the difficulty of the exam questions, the distribution of high scores, and the number of candidates have affected performance in different ways. <\/p>\n

For this reason, assessments cannot be based solely on average scores but require complex statistical analysis and the consideration of multiple factors. <\/p>\n

According to estimates based on an analytical processing model using algorithmic methods and multivariate statistical analysis, with the aim of capturing trends as accurately as possible. <\/p>\n

Specifically, the estimates for the cutoff scores are not merely a forecasting tool, but can also substantially assist in correctly filling out the computerized application form<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Furthermore, an excessively long list of preferences may distract the applicant from a targeted strategy, affecting both their choice of departments and their chances of transferring. At the same time, there is a risk that schools that match the student\u2019s actual abilities will be placed too low on the preference list. <\/p>\n

Four different trends in admission cutoffs <\/h2>\n

The data show that this year\u2019s admission cutoffs<\/strong> are taking four different directions. <\/p>\n

The 2nd Scientific Field<\/strong> shows the strongest upward trend. Candidates\u2019 improved performance is leading to a noticeable increase in admission scores at polytechnic universities<\/strong> and most science schools<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

The 3rd Scientific Field<\/strong> is also showing an upward trend, though a more limited one. The improvement in Physics<\/strong> is raising admission thresholds, while lower performance in Biology<\/strong> and Chemistry<\/strong> limits the extent of the increase in Health Schools<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

In Scientific Field 1<\/strong>, lower performance in Ancient Greek<\/strong> is putting mild pressure on Humanities<\/strong>, Law<\/strong> and Social Studies<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

The greatest decline is seen in the 4th Scientific Field<\/strong>, where low performance in the course Economics<\/strong> affects most of the Economics<\/strong>, Management<\/strong>, as well as several Computer Science<\/strong> departments. <\/p>\n

Provided that applicants\u2019 choices on the computerized application form<\/strong> remain roughly at last year\u2019s levels, the overall picture shows a significant increase in Polytechnic Schools<\/strong>, a smaller increase in Health Sciences<\/strong>, a slight decline in Humanities<\/strong>, and a larger drop in Economics<\/strong> and Computer Science<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

How are the estimates calculated? <\/h2>\n

The estimates are not derived solely from the averages of the scores, but from a model that utilizes eight different categories of data. <\/p>\n

According to the study\u2019s data, in the corresponding 2025 estimates, the average deviation was limited to 180 points<\/strong>, while in departments with admission thresholds above 15,000 points<\/strong>, the average deviation was less than 90 points<\/strong>, a finding that reinforces the reliability of the methodology. <\/p>\n

The estimates cover a total of 247 single-field departments<\/strong> in higher education, that is, schools where admission is based on a single Scientific Field<\/strong>. The projected admission thresholds have been rounded to the nearest ten and reflect the statistically most likely outcome. <\/p>\n

However, the final outcome will be determined by a factor that remains unknown until the process is completed and concerns the choices the applicants themselves will make when filling out the computerized application form<\/strong>. For this reason, these estimates represent the most likely statistical approximation rather than the definitive result. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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