26/07/2007

University Admissions Officers reveal what they look for

According to the results of the annual survey of university admissions officers, commissioned by ACS International Schools, 86% of admissions officers are looking for 'soft' skills such as communication, team working and presentation skills in would be students to their universities. 84% take work experience into consideration, while 73% consider active participation in charitable citizenship work important. When it comes to specific qualifications, the greatest emphasis remains on A levels and the International Baccalaureate. 52 % agree that, ‘we should support and develop the A level system’, and 88 per cent agree that the IB is a good alternative to A levels - good news for parents relocating overseas with children, where, for older children, IB courses may be the most readily available.

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