merittliste

Merittliste, often rendered as merit list in English, is a term used in several education and evaluation systems to denote a ranked list of candidates determined by assessed merit. The list serves to identify individuals who meet or exceed prescribed criteria for admission, scholarships, appointments, or competitions, and is typically produced by an institution such as a school, university, or government agency. The criteria and weighting of components vary by context but commonly include academic performance (grades, GPA, or marks on standardized tests), completed credits or years of study, demonstrated skills or portfolios, and sometimes interviews or extra-curricular achievements. The merit score is usually a composite, calculated by weighting the components to reflect their importance for the specific selection process. In some cases, tie-breakers such as higher test scores, earlier application dates, or alphabetical order may be used.

The merittliste is used in a range of settings. In higher education admissions, it determines which applicants receive available places or scholarships. In public administration and civil service, it is used to select candidates for recruitment based on merit. In competitive sports and other contests, merittliste may rank participants by performance to determine winners or awards.

Publication and review: After evaluation, the merittliste is published and may be subject to appeals or corrections before finalization. Criticism centers on issues of transparency, fairness, and potential bias, and some systems seek to balance merit with equity considerations.

See also: ranking, weighted scoring, admission criteria, scholarship, quotas.