COLFUTURO Year Book of Selected Candidates 2019

R E - O R G A N I Z E D L I S T ASPECTS EVALUATED BY COLFUTURO Each item is assigned a percentage and is given a score from 1 to 5, where 5 is the top score. Once evaluated, the items are weighted, and added to obtain a final score. The essay is graded by an independent evaluator hired by COLFUTURO. The final list is handed to the Board of Directors at COLFUTURO, which undertakes a final review. Depending on the available budget, it may add or drop candidates in each area of study. The GPA determines the candidate’s academic excellence in the undergraduate studies. The candidate’s position in the ranking of his/her graduating class is given a score from 1 to 5, and the score is compared with the undergraduate GPA. If the score of the ranking position is higher than the GPA, it is taken into account. But if it is lower or not available, the grade is proporcionally distributed among the GPA, the selected graduate program and the essay. The selected graduate program is a key element in the selection of COLFUTURO beneficiaries. Based on the search of information available in rankings, publications and webpages, among others, COLFUTURO identifies the international visibility of the graduate program and gives it a score from 1 to 5. Undergraduate GPA Formula Program chosen Class rank Essay 42 % 38 % 15 % 5 % 100 % 5 3 1 4 TOP - Among the best in their area 5 2.5 1 First in the group In the middle of the group Very low or nonexistent Featured in universities at the national level Low quality, online partial or evening Excellent at the national level and international visibility COLFUTURO beneficiaries selected are above the cut-off line. The members of this committee are part of the selection process since COLFUTURO was established. Their main function is to make sure that the lists provided by the Area Committees (after considering the selection criteria) are in line with the requirements and COLFUTURO's mission. They validate the cut-off lines proposed by the Area Committees. ACADEMIC COMMITTEE B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S S E L E C T E D B E N E F I C I A R I E S A decimal point in any of the four scores can determine whether a candidate is above or below the cut-off line. LIST OF CANDIDATES SELECTED Published on COLFUTURO's Website BELOW THE CUT-OFF LINE 42 % 38 % 15 % 5 % List organized by area RESULTS May 29