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

Author(s):
Schijf, J.E.
Published
2015
Publication type
Article in monograph or in proceedings

Abstract

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.

Date issued
2015
Language
English
hdl
1887/72097
URL
http://eairaww.websites.xs4all.nl/forum/krems/PDF/1574.pdf

Conference

Meeting name
EAIR European Higher Education Society Annual Conference
Meeting location
Krems, Austria
Meeting date
2015-08-30 - 2015-10-02