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Admissions Trends and Behaviours

Admissions Trends and Behaviours. Andrea Walters Head of Recruitment & Admissions University of Plymouth and Ian Blenkharn Head of Recruitment & Admissions University of Exeter. Contents. 2011 cycle so far Deferred behaviour 2012 cycle Horizon scanning Fair access Contextual data

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Admissions Trends and Behaviours

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  1. Admissions Trends and Behaviours Andrea Walters Head of Recruitment & Admissions University of Plymouth and Ian Blenkharn Head of Recruitment & Admissions University of Exeter

  2. Contents • 2011 cycle so far • Deferred behaviour • 2012 cycle • Horizon scanning • Fair access • Contextual data • Summary

  3. 2011…to date • Year on year increase in UCAS applications +2.5% (20 Dec) • Increase in applications from EU students • Trend for earlier application – Sept and Nov • Subject growth • Group B Allied to Medicine (+18.5%) • Group X Education (+9.2%) • Group F Physical Sciences (+6.1%) • Unable to confirm offers in Health and Teaching (NHS/TDA funding) as yet. Source: UCAS

  4. Plymouth Picture • UCAS applications up 13% • Rush for 2011 • Growth areas: • Education, Health, Arts.

  5. Exeter Picture • UCAS applications show significant rise in quality from 2010 to 2011. Over 50% of applicants predicted or achieved AAA or better. Over 30% predicted or achieved at least one A*. • Growth areas mainly in Science/Engineering • Rush for 2011 – applications for 2012 entry down by nearly two thirds.

  6. Deferred behaviour • Far fewer deferring! • 2011 place pressure • Deferral to 2012 – new fee regime

  7. 2012 cycle • Advice & guidance difficulties • Fee rates • New qualifications • Timing

  8. Simple messages • No fees paid upfront, costs covered by a loan • Loans repaid at £21k earnings threshold • Fees charged up to £9k • Grant support available – income threshold of £42k • New National Scholarships programme • Institutional scholarships/bursaries

  9. Horizon scanning • Post-qualification application (PQA) • Insurance choice • Understanding A* at A level • A new A* grade is being introduced … to help universities identify the brightest pupils, amid complaints in some quarters about grade inflation Source: BBC News: Gove – July 2010 • A level reform.

  10. Fair Access http://www.offa.org.uk/ If setting fees above £6k, additional conditions must be met.

  11. Fair Access - Exeter • Confusion between ‘Fair Access’ and ‘Widening Participation’ • Milburn’s ‘Fair Access to the Professions’ – particular focus on research intensive / selective institutions • Fair Access primarily focused on admissions and assessing potential (Hoare, 2010).

  12. Fair Access - Plymouth • Developing a variety of access pathways • Bursary opportunities • Frank Buttle Trust – care leavers charter mark • Where do our applications come from? • 72% comprehensive schools, FE/VI Form colleges • 10% independent/grammar schools

  13. Qualifications • AQA BACC • Welcomed, offers expressed as grades at A level and/or points required Extended Project • Welcomed, but does not form part of a standard offer – further qualifications required.

  14. Contextual data • What is it!? • Additional information to aid and support the decision making process and improve inclusivity • Evidence based judgement • Applicants may not be treated in exactly the same way as different factors maybe be considered, all applicants are individuals with different backgrounds. Source: SPA

  15. Contextual data ‘factors’ • Educational background • Personal background • Socio-economic background.

  16. Educational factors • School/college progression rates • School performance at GCSE • Progression from year 11 to FE • Average QCA points per qualification.

  17. Personal factors • Disability • Ethnicity • Age/experience (eg Mature Students).

  18. Socio-economic factors • In receipt of free school meals • In receipt of EMA (RIP) • Living in a low progression neighbourhood • Socio-economic class IIM-VII • In care for greater than six months.

  19. Plymouth’s use of contextual data • Not actively collecting or using at present • Confidence in our admissions policy that we are inclusive in our approach and constitution.

  20. Exeter’s use of contextual data • Very much focused on educational factors:See http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications/policy/ • Evidence-based approach, reviewed annually • Part of our holistic assessment of an applicant’s potential to succeed.

  21. Summary • Turbulent times • Pressure for 2011 places - and hitting the entry requirements • Increase in reliance upon GCSE results • Information shortage for guidance for 2012 – Easter time frame.

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