Changes to the Parcoursup admission and reorientation mechanisms
Since its creation in 2018, the Parcoursup platform has played a central role in post-baccalaureate orientation procedures for young people wishing to pursue their studies. This year, 23,000 courses have been on offer since the consultation opened on December 20, 2023. But has the scheme improved its support for higher education over the years? We take a look at the figures to get some answers about its effectiveness.
A look back at six years of Parcoursup evolution
A detailed analysis of information from the Ministry of Higher Education reveals that over five million applications have been registered on Parcoursup since its inception. Despite criticism from student and high school representatives, who point to a lack of transparency and a stressful environment, the platform appears to have adapted its processes.
Improved access to training: a positive trend
The number of baccalaureate holders who have received and accepted an offer of admission to university has risen over the past six years. Among the 2.8 million high school graduates who entered higher education after the baccalauréat :
- A growing percentage have accepted an assignment proposal.
- This development reflects an improvement in the tools used to put students in touch with schools.
As the article continues, valuable information remains to be discovered. To access the rest of the content and deepen your understanding of the progress made by Parcoursup, the full article is available for subscribers to read. You'll be able to explore other aspects such as the changes in the processing of wishes and the resulting opportunities for reorientation.
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