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The system of admission on recommendation is extremely significant from the viewpoint of diversifying university entrance examinations. In recent years, however, some universities appear to have been using the system simply as a means of securing more students as quickly as possible. Typical of this tendency are universities that implement admission on recommendation extremely early, offer scholastic tests that are similar to general selection methods, or select the majority of their students through admission on recommendation. There is concern that such practices could have an adverse impact on upper secondary education.

In a September 1993 report concerning its deliberations on the improvement of university entrance examinations, the University Council made a number of specific recommendations for improving the system of admission on recommendation, including

The Ministry of Education, Science and Culture has accepted the views expressed in this report and is encouraging universities to improve their systems in line with its recommendations.