Case Study: University of Manchester improves fair, consistent dental admissions with Acuity Insights

University of Manchester scales dental admissions for 1,100 applicants with Acuity Insights

The University of Manchester's Dental Hygiene and Therapy programme faced a significant admissions challenge, with over 1,100 applicants competing for just 14 places. The university struggled to manage this high volume fairly and consistently, relying heavily on subjective reviews of personal statements to assess key non-academic competencies. To address this, they partnered with Acuity Insights to implement the Casper situational judgment test.

Acuity Insights' solution provided a standardized, scalable way to assess crucial professional attributes like communication and ethical reasoning. The integration of Casper results created a more holistic admissions process, reducing reliance on subjective methods and increasing confidence in selection decisions. The University of Manchester achieved a more structured and fair system for identifying candidates with the right interpersonal skills for clinical dental practice.

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