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UCAS update and developments

UCAS update and developments. Mat Welbourn Professional Development Executive. The higher education landscape. Number of institutions Number of courses 2012 Applicants Acceptances. 320 35,000 + 653,637 6.9%  464,910 5.5% . The 2012 cycle in review.

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UCAS update and developments

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  1. UCAS update and developments Mat Welbourn Professional Development Executive

  2. The higher education landscape • Number of institutions • Number of courses • 2012 • Applicants • Acceptances 320 35,000+ 653,637 6.9% 464,910 5.5%

  3. The 2012 cycle in review Source: UCAS End of Cycle Report 2012 (13 December 2012)

  4. The 2012 cycle in review 1,329 • 140.8% 55,721 • 8.9% 7,859 17.6% 400,001 7.1% Source: UCAS End of Cycle Report 2012 (13 December 2012)

  5. 2013 cycle applicant figures Cumulative 95,465 5.4% Cumulative 558,898 3.5% Source: UCAS 2013 cycle applicant figures (30 January 2013)

  6. Preparations for Confirmation and Clearing A level results day, 2012

  7. Preparations for Confirmation and Clearing • Greater use of email in communications to applicants • Earlier release of GCE results to universities • More results delivered electronically through the ABL process • IT infrastructure and operating systems will be enhanced significantly • More systems will be delivered through cloud technology • Full Track • Weblink • Course Finder

  8. The current (UCAS) admissions system • Does it put the applicant at the heart of the process? • Does it support different types of applicant? • Does it support different types of courses? • Does it support the best match of applicant to course? • Is it a fair admissions process? • Does it support the best admissions decisions? • Is it efficient? • Does it provide excellent service? APR

  9. The APR Consultation • The APR Consultation proposed changes to the admissions process for undergraduate courses in the UK • It was launched 31 October 2011 and closed 20 January 2012 • Diverse, thoughtful and insightful responses received from across the education sector

  10. APR research highlighted several big issues • Complexity • Young have to apply too early • Insurance • Clearing • Predicted grades

  11. Proposals from the APR • Six categories of proposals: • Strong support and recommended for implementation • Amended in light of feedback and recommended for implementation • Support but further refinement required • International • Part-time • Limited support not recommended PQA

  12. Progress against recommendations • Improved information capture and data quality • Qualification search and capture • Personal statement enhancements • Revised personal statement in Extra • Pop-ups and wizards at key stages of application process • Improved terminology for applicants – CF, CI • Guidance for referees • Supporting documentation • Images of passports • Portfolio examples • Extending collection of results (BTEC, Access)

  13. Proposals that required refinement • Single offer date • Minimise the need or perceived advantages of early applications • Disciplined deadlines and Service Level Agreements for decision making • Extra open to all applicants without two offers • Replacement of Clearing with a managed process of applications • Confirmation window • Clearing break • Developments in IAG

  14. Developments in IAG – Course Finder • The new replacement for Course Search • Launching live for applicants in the second quarter of 2013 • Improved filtering of courses • Additional data fields (for example Entry Requirements) • Welsh language version • Smart links and recommendations • Other improvements to the site based on feedback and user testing

  15. // www.ucas.com/prep

  16. Questions Mat Welbourn Professional Development Executive  01242 544 958 • m.welbourn@ucas.ac.uk // www.ucas.com/training

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