Application Statistics

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Dear University of the Highlands and Islands,

Under the Freedom of Information Act, please could you provide me
with the following information:

For each course that the University offered for the 2011 application cycle (with deferred entry in
2012):

1. a) The number of applications received by the university through
UCAS by the standard deadline for consideration in accordance with
the deadline of the relevant course for entrance in that particular
application cycle (including deferred applications from the
previous application cycle, but not including deferred applications
for entrance in the next application cycle).
b) The number of direct applications received by the university by
the standard deadline for consideration in accordance with the
deadline of the relevant course for entrance in that particular
application cycle (including deferred applications from the
previous application cycle, but not including deferred applications
for entrance in the next application cycle).
c) The total number of applications received by the university for
consideration in accordance with the deadline of the relevant
course for entrance in that particular application cycle (including
deferred applications from the previous application cycle, but not
including deferred applications for entrance in the next
application cycle).
d) The number of applications received by the university through
UCAS after the standard deadline for the course in question that
were considered for entrance in that particular application cycle
(including deferred applications from the previous application
cycle, but not including deferred applications for entrance in the
next application cycle).
e) The number of direct applications received by the university
after the standard deadline for the course in question that were
considered for entrance in that particular application cycle
(including deferred applications from the previous application
cycle, but not including deferred applications for entrance in the
next application cycle).
f) The total number of applications received by the university for
consideration after the standard deadline for the course in
question that were considered for entrance in that particular
application cycle (including deferred applications from the
previous application cycle, but not including deferred applications
for entrance in the next application cycle).
g) The number of applications received by the university through
UCAS after the standard deadline for the course in question that
were not considered for entrance in that particular application
cycle (including deferred applications from the previous
application cycle, but not including deferred applications for
entrance in the next application cycle).
h) The number of direct applications received by the university
after the standard deadline for the course in question that were
not considered for entrance in that particular application cycle
(including deferred applications from the previous application
cycle, but not including deferred applications for entrance in the
next application cycle).
i) The total number of applications received by the university for
consideration after the standard deadline for the course in
question that were not considered for entrance in that particular
application cycle (including deferred applications from the
previous application cycle, but not including deferred applications
for entrance in the next application cycle).
g) The total number of applications received by the university that
were considered regardless of the date of recipiency for entrance
in that particular application cycle (including deferred
applications from the previous application cycle, but not including
deferred applications for entrance in the next application cycle).
h) The total number of applications received by the university
regardless of whether they were considered or not for entrance in
that particular application cycle (including deferred applications
from the previous application cycle, but not including deferred
applications for entrance in the next application cycle).

2. a) The number of offers made by the university to applicants who
applied through UCAS by the standard deadline for the course in
question for entrance in that particular application cycle
(including deferred applications from the previous application
cycle, but not including deferred applications for entrance in the
next application cycle).
b) The number of offers made by the university to direct applicants
who applied by the standard deadline for the course in question for
entrance in that particular application cycle (including deferred
applications from the previous application cycle, but not including
deferred applications for entrance in the next application cycle).
c) The total number of offers made by the university to all
applicants who applied by the standard deadline for the course in
question for entrance in that particular application cycle
(including deferred applications from the previous application
cycle, but not including deferred applications for entrance in the
next application cycle).
d) The number of offers made by the university to applicants who
applied through UCAS after the standard deadline for the course in
question for entrance in that particular application cycle
(including deferred applications from the previous application
cycle, but not including deferred applications for entrance in the
next application cycle).
e) The number of offers made by the university to direct applicants
who applied after the standard deadline for the course in question
for entrance in that particular application cycle (including
deferred applications from the previous application cycle, but not
including deferred applications for entrance in the next
application cycle).
f) The total number of offers made by the university to all
applicants who applied after the standard deadline for the course
in question for entrance in that particular application cycle
(including deferred applications from the previous application
cycle, but not including deferred applications for entrance in the
next application cycle).
g) The total number of offers made by the university to all
applicants who applied for entrance in that particular application
cycle (including deferred applications from the previous
application cycle, but not including deferred applications for
entrance in the next application cycle).
h) The number of deferred offers made by the university to
applicants who applied for entry in that particular application
cycle.
i) The number of offers for entry in the current cycle made to
applicants who applied for deferred entry in that particular
application cycle.

3. a) The total number of applicants who made the course their
"firm" choice.
b) The total number of applicants who made the course their
"insurance" choice.
c) The number of applicants in a) who commenced the course in
question.
d) The number of applicants in b) who commenced the course in
question.

4. a) The number of students not included in who commenced the
course through "clearing".
b) The number of students who commenced the course through
"adjustment".
c) The number of students who commenced the course for a reason
other than: a UCAS application, a direct application, "clearing",
"adjustment".

I anticipate that the best way to provide this information is to have a spreadsheet divided up into the individual courses (which
must have their course code next to them).

I look forward to hearing from you within the 20 day deadline.

Yours faithfully,

James Carter

FOI, University of the Highlands and Islands

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for your request. I shall repsond to you within th 20 day dealine.

Yours
Isla Cruden
Complaince and equality officer
UHI
Executive Office
12b Ness Walk,
Inverness
IV3 5SQ

01463 279247 - DD
01463 279001 - fax

Isla Cruden, University of the Highlands and Islands

Dear Mr Carter.
 
Our office opened again today, so I have started the process of gathering
the information that you have requested.  I am treating this as the first
working day of the 20.  Can you confirm that will be in order?
Yours
Isla Cruden
 
Isla Cruden - Compliance and Equality Officer, University of the Highlands
and Islands, Executive Office, Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5SQ
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Registered Scottish Charity no. SC022228

>>> James Carter <[FOI #98367 email]> 31/12/2011
08:32 >>>
     Dear University of the Highlands and Islands,
    
     Under the Freedom of Information Act, please could you provide me
     with the following information:
    
     For each course that the University offered for the 2011
     application cycle (with deferred entry in
     2012):
    
     1. a) The number of applications received by the university through
     UCAS by the standard deadline for consideration in accordance with
     the deadline of the relevant course for entrance in that particular
     application cycle (including deferred applications from the
     previous application cycle, but not including deferred applications
     for entrance in the next application cycle).
     b) The number of direct applications received by the university by
     the standard deadline for consideration in accordance with the
     deadline of the relevant course for entrance in that particular
     application cycle (including deferred applications from the
     previous application cycle, but not including deferred applications
     for entrance in the next application cycle).
     c) The total number of applications received by the university for
     consideration in accordance with the deadline of the relevant
     course for entrance in that particular application cycle (including
     deferred applications from the previous application cycle, but not
     including deferred applications for entrance in the next
     application cycle).
     d) The number of applications received by the university through
     UCAS after the standard deadline for the course in question that
     were considered for entrance in that particular application cycle
     (including deferred applications from the previous application
     cycle, but not including deferred applications for entrance in the
     next application cycle).
     e) The number of direct applications received by the university
     after the standard deadline for the course in question that were
     considered for entrance in that particular application cycle
     (including deferred applications from the previous application
     cycle, but not including deferred applications for entrance in the
     next application cycle).
     f) The total number of applications received by the university for
     consideration after the standard deadline for the course in
     question that were considered for entrance in that particular
     application cycle (including deferred applications from the
     previous application cycle, but not including deferred applications
     for entrance in the next application cycle).
     g) The number of applications received by the university through
     UCAS after the standard deadline for the course in question that
     were not considered for entrance in that particular application
     cycle (including deferred applications from the previous
     application cycle, but not including deferred applications for
     entrance in the next application cycle).
     h) The number of direct applications received by the university
     after the standard deadline for the course in question that were
     not considered for entrance in that particular application cycle
     (including deferred applications from the previous application
     cycle, but not including deferred applications for entrance in the
     next application cycle).
     i) The total number of applications received by the university for
     consideration after the standard deadline for the course in
     question that were not considered for entrance in that particular
     application cycle (including deferred applications from the
     previous application cycle, but not including deferred applications
     for entrance in the next application cycle).
     g) The total number of applications received by the university that
     were considered regardless of the date of recipiency for entrance
     in that particular application cycle (including deferred
     applications from the previous application cycle, but not including
     deferred applications for entrance in the next application cycle).
     h) The total number of applications received by the university
     regardless of whether they were considered or not for entrance in
     that particular application cycle (including deferred applications
     from the previous application cycle, but not including deferred
     applications for entrance in the next application cycle).
    
     2. a) The number of offers made by the university to applicants who
     applied through UCAS by the standard deadline for the course in
     question for entrance in that particular application cycle
     (including deferred applications from the previous application
     cycle, but not including deferred applications for entrance in the
     next application cycle).
     b) The number of offers made by the university to direct applicants
     who applied by the standard deadline for the course in question for
     entrance in that particular application cycle (including deferred
     applications from the previous application cycle, but not including
     deferred applications for entrance in the next application cycle).
     c) The total number of offers made by the university to all
     applicants who applied by the standard deadline for the course in
     question for entrance in that particular application cycle
     (including deferred applications from the previous application
     cycle, but not including deferred applications for entrance in the
     next application cycle).
     d) The number of offers made by the university to applicants who
     applied through UCAS after the standard deadline for the course in
     question for entrance in that particular application cycle
     (including deferred applications from the previous application
     cycle, but not including deferred applications for entrance in the
     next application cycle).
     e) The number of offers made by the university to direct applicants
     who applied after the standard deadline for the course in question
     for entrance in that particular application cycle (including
     deferred applications from the previous application cycle, but not
     including deferred applications for entrance in the next
     application cycle).
     f) The total number of offers made by the university to all
     applicants who applied after the standard deadline for the course
     in question for entrance in that particular application cycle
     (including deferred applications from the previous application
     cycle, but not including deferred applications for entrance in the
     next application cycle).
     g) The total number of offers made by the university to all
     applicants who applied for entrance in that particular application
     cycle (including deferred applications from the previous
     application cycle, but not including deferred applications for
     entrance in the next application cycle).
     h) The number of deferred offers made by the university to
     applicants who applied for entry in that particular application
     cycle.
     i) The number of offers for entry in the current cycle made to
     applicants who applied for deferred entry in that particular
     application cycle.
    
     3. a) The total number of applicants who made the course their
     "firm" choice.
     b) The total number of applicants who made the course their
     "insurance" choice.
     c) The number of applicants in a) who commenced the course in
     question.
     d) The number of applicants in b) who commenced the course in
     question.
    
     4. a) The number of students not included in who commenced the
     course through "clearing".
     b) The number of students who commenced the course through
     "adjustment".
     c) The number of students who commenced the course for a reason
     other than: a UCAS application, a direct application, "clearing",
     "adjustment".
    
     I anticipate that the best way to provide this information is to
     have a spreadsheet divided up into the individual courses (which
     must have their course code next to them).
    
     I look forward to hearing from you within the 20 day deadline.
    
     Yours faithfully,
    
     James Carter
    
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Dear Isla Cruden,

That is perfect. Thank you very much for your help.

Yours sincerely,

James Carter

FOI, University of the Highlands and Islands

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 Dear Mr Carter,
 
I attach the response of UHI to your FOI request relating to application
statistics.  Please acknowledge receipt
Yours
Isla Cruden
 
 
Isla Cruden - FOI Officer, University of the Highlands and Islands,
Executive Office, Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5SQ
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Oilthigh na Gaidhealtachd agus nan Eilean, Oifis-Stiuiridh, Slighe Nis,
Inbhir Nis IV3 5SQ
DD: +44(0)1463 279247, Fax: +44(0)1463 279001, E-mail:
[email address]
Web: www.uhi.ac.uk

A limited company registered in Scotland No. 148203
Registered Scottish Charity no. SC022228

Isla Cruden, University of the Highlands and Islands

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 Dear Mr carter,
 
I am re-sending the response of UHI to your request in respect of
application statistic,as I forgot to attach the excel spreadsheet that is
referred to in our response.
 
Please acknowledge receipt
Yours
Isla Cruden
 
 
Isla Cruden - Compliance and Equality Officer, University of the Highlands
and Islands, Executive Office, Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5SQ
*****************************************************************
Oilthigh na Gaidhealtachd agus nan Eilean, Oifis-Stiuiridh, Slighe Nis,
Inbhir Nis IV3 5SQ
DD: +44(0)1463 279247, Fax: +44(0)1463 279001, E-mail:
[email address]
Web: www.uhi.ac.uk

A limited company registered in Scotland No. 148203
Registered Scottish Charity no. SC022228