The exam that attracted the attention of high school students in Colombia is aligned with the requirements of higher institutions. Achieving certain qualifications can open doors to educational subsidies – Icfes credit
The Icfes published the results of the Saber 11 Tests, a crucial exam for final year high school students who want to enter higher education.
According to the Colombian Institute for the Evaluation of Education (Icfes), the results have been available since November 1st, for that more than 610 thousand students from calendar A can consult their grades.
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This exam, taken on August 18, evaluates skills in areas such as mathematics, critical reading, natural and social sciences, and English.
The Ministry of National Education highlights the importance of these tests, since they are a fundamental requirement for admission to universities in the country.
The resultsor only reflect the academic performance of students, but also serve to evaluate educational quality at the national level. Students can access their results through the official Icfes portal, using the document number with which they took the exam.
Exam results not only determine admission to universities. The best scores allow access to programs that cover tuition, such as Bachilleres Ecopetrol, and other financial aid – credit screenshot
The score obtained in the Saber 11 Tests is an indicator for admission to higher education, since some universities require a specific score depending on the chosen career.
The overall score, which can reach up to 500 points, It is calculated considering the performance in the different tests that make up the exam. Each test has a different weight in the calculation of the overall score, with the English test being the one with the least weight.
In addition to the overall score, students can view the percentile, a value that indicates the percentage of students who scored lower. For example, a score that exceeds 95% of students nationally indicates a performance higher than that of the majority of test takers.
Students with outstanding scores can access various scholarships and awards. The Andrés Bello Distinction, awarded by the Ministry of Education, recognizes the fifty best students nationwide, who can receive tuition subsidies at higher education institutions. In addition, some universities offer benefits to those who obtain high scores on the Icfes tests.
Programs like Ecopetrol Mario Galán Gómez High School students also provide support to outstanding students, covering 100% of the university tuition fee and offering assistance for transportation and maintenance.. This program, which has already benefited 1,861 students, focuses on young people from rural areas and areas of influence of the company.
Grades are essential to define admission opportunities in some universities in the country – Icfes credit
In Medellín, the scholarship for the best high school graduates covers the full cost of tuition for undergraduate studies at institutions in the Aburrá Valley. This scholarship is aimed at students from public institutions who obtain a score equal to or greater than 60% of the maximum possible score.
Finally, Icfes also offers the option of consulting the results of the Pre Saber and Saber Validación tests, alternatives for those who wish to validate their baccalaureate or prepare for the Saber 11 exam. Access to the results is a crucial moment for students, since which allows them to plan their next academic steps.
Students who took the Saber 11 tests can now check their results, according to Icfes. To access this information, interested parties must go to the official Icfes website, where they will find a specific link to consult the results of calendar A.
The consultation process is simple. Once on the page, users must click on the button that indicates ‘Check here’. Next, they will be asked to enter certain personal information, such as the type and number of the document. Although the date of birth and registration number are optional, providing them could facilitate access to the results.
After entering the required information, students will be able to view a screen showing their results. This report includes the overall score obtained, the percentiles in which they are located and the specific scores in the different competencies evaluated.
The Icfes has established this system so that students can know in detail their performance on the tests, which will allow them to evaluate their strengths and areas for improvement. This information is crucial for those planning to pursue higher education, as many universities use these results as part of the admissions process.
