UPNVJ Public Relations — The implementation of the Independent Selection for Entrance to State Universities in the Western Region (SMMPTN Barat) at the National Development University “Veteran” Jakarta (UPNVJ) not only received enthusiasm from the participants, but also full support from parents.
One of the parents of a participant, Eko Subiakto from East Jakarta, revealed that he learned about the information regarding the West SMMPTN through the tutoring institution his child attended.
"I learned about the SMMPTN Barat selection process from the Inten tutoring program. There, students are given information about various state universities, particularly in the Jakarta area, such as UI, UPN 'Veteran' Jakarta, UIN, UNJ, and IPB," he explained.
According to Eko, the existence of the West SMMPTN pathway is an important alternative for prospective students to increase their chances of entering state universities.
"As far as I know, the West SMMPTN is a combination of several state universities. So, it's an alternative to other independent pathways. My child also took more than one pathway to increase his chances," he said.
As a parent, Eko emphasized his support for his son's choice to continue his education at a state university, specifically UPNVJ. He considers UPNVJ to be one of the state universities with a good reputation.
"I strongly support my child's ability to enter a state university in Jakarta. According to information from relatives who have studied there, UPN 'Veteran' Jakarta is one of the best state universities. Therefore, I am very enthusiastic if my child is accepted here," he said.
He also said that preparations had been made early through tutoring so that his child would be better prepared to face the selection process.
"Since first grade, my child has been attending tutoring to help him focus better and understand the material. I hope what he learns will help him prepare for this exam," he added.
At the end of the interview, Eko expressed his hopes for his child's future.
"My hope is, of course, that my child will be accepted into a state university, particularly UPN 'Veteran' Jakarta. Then, he will graduate with good grades and eventually find employment in line with the knowledge he gained during his studies," he concluded.
The implementation of the West SMMPTN at UPNVJ is an important momentum in providing wider opportunities for prospective students to access quality higher education in Indonesia.