The contribution of a pre-entry Matching Week to prospective students' understanding of a degree programme and study choice

Schijf, J.E. (2015)

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The contribution of a pre-entry Matching Week to prospective students’ understanding of a degree programme and study choice The University of Amsterdam developed a pre-entry study check (Matching Week) in order to improve the transition from secondary education into university education. Before enrolment, prospective students attended a one-week programme aimed at checking their study choice. Based on their achievement during the Matching Week they received a non-binding study advice. A survey (N=2772) indicated that the week helped students to get a better understanding of a degree programme and complemented other study choice activities. Moreover, participants tended to follow the study advice and the advice seems to be an indicator for student attrition during the year.

• All authors: Schijf, J.E.
• Date: 2015
• Link: http://eairaww.websites.xs4all.nl/forum/krems/PDF/1574.pdf
• Conference: EAIR European Higher Education Society Annual Conference
• Date: 2015-08-30 - 2015-10-02
• Location: Krems, Austria