Karina Sanchez

Student Eligibility and Outreach Analysis Using Admissions Data

Applicant Project Overview

Analyzing applicant and academic records submitted by students applying for an MS in Computer Science/Education. The analysis provides results that highlight which applicants/applicant groups are ready for next academic steps and which require additional documentation.

## Applicant Metrics and Dimensions This analysis uses two primary datasets. The applicant dataset includes applicant ID, citizenship status, program applied, application term, and first-generation status. Tha academic dataset includes applicant ID, institution name, degree status, GPA, GPA scale, credits eanred, graudation year, and GPA eligibility indicators. Applicant ID was used as a unique key to integrate the two datasets.

Summary of Insights

Equity-Focused

• Among applicants to MA Education/MS Computer Science, 47% meet the GPA and eligibility requirements. of these, 33% are first-generation students, highlighting the importance of monitoring equity and support for this population. This analysis, identifies both the overall readiness of applicants to the program adn the relative preparedness of first-generation students.

GPA Eligibility by Citizenship Status

• Found that domestic applicants met GPA requirements at a higher rate than international applications. This indicates a potential need for earlier academic screening or targeted advising for international applicants

Applicant Missing Information and Outreach Needs

• Analysis of applicant records shows that 40 applicants have incomplete submissions, such as missing credits earned, inaccurate GPA, or missing GPA earned. Among these applicants, 17 are missing information. Identifying the specific missing item allows admissions team to target communications and ensure applicants recieve clear guidance on next steps.

Recommendations & Next Steps

• Prioritize contacting applicants who are missing key documents to increase completion rates and readiness. Segment emails by missing item type and program for clarity.

• Provide additional advising or resources to help first-gen students and answer any quesetions regarding the application process.

• Offer webinars or checklist to help with the application process and to increase preparedness. Afterwards, track the effectiveness of emails or outreach interventions by finding the percentage of applicants completing missing items after outreach