Introduction to the New Enrollment System
The Mexican government has unveiled the results of its new enrollment platform, “Mi Derecho, Mi Lugar,” which replaced the previous unique admission examination (Comipems). This year, an impressive 97.4% of applicants were accepted between their first and third choices, with a remarkable 68.4% securing admission to their first-choice school.
Background on Tania Rodríguez Mora and Her Role
Tania Rodríguez Mora, the Undersecretary of Middle-Level Education, emphasized the significant improvement in acceptance rates. In the previous Comipems edition, only 26% of applicants secured their first choice, while over 30% were assigned between the sixth and twentieth preferences.
Key Achievements of the New Platform
- Proximity to Homes: 68% of the students were assigned to schools located within five kilometers of their homes, which is expected to improve attendance and strengthen community building in their neighborhoods.
- Increased Enrollment Opportunities: The new platform has led to the creation of more than 6,000 new places due to the opening of six new institutions, ten technological schools, and ten general bachelor’s programs, along with expansions in Mexico City.
- Direct Access: Mario Delgado Carrillo, the Secretary of Education, highlighted that nearly 15,000 additional young individuals enrolled this year compared to the previous year. This success is attributed to the direct access provided by the new platform, eliminating the need for an examination.
Upcoming Bachillerato Nacional de la Nueva Escuela Mexicana
On August 26, President Claudia Sheinbaum is set to present the “Bachillerato Nacional de la Nueva Escuela Mexicana,” featuring a new curriculum that incorporates socioemotional, artistic, cultural, and sports skills along with updated technical careers validated by higher education institutions.
Enrollment Deadline and Key Announcements
The Undersecretary of Middle-Level Education reminded everyone that the enrollment platform, miderechomilugar.gob.mx, remains open until August 28 for approximately 12,000 young individuals who have not completed their registration or only chose UNAM and the Polytechnic. There is a guarantee of sufficient spaces for everyone.
President Sheinbaum emphasized that “there will be no more rejections” in the admission to middle-level education within Mexico City’s Metropolitan Valley, eliminating the issue of students being left without a school.
Furthermore, Sheinbaum announced that the new bachelor’s model will have national reach. All preparatory schools and technical bachelor’s programs will now be affiliated with a higher education institution. As a result, graduates will receive an official certificate from the SEP and another accreditation certificate from a university, technological institute, or the National Polytechnic Institute.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the new enrollment platform called? The new platform is named “Mi Derecho, Mi Lugar.”
- What percentage of applicants secured their first-choice school this year? 68.4% of applicants were admitted to their first-choice school.
- What significant changes have been made to the enrollment process? The new platform offers direct access without the need for an examination, and it has increased enrollment opportunities by opening new institutions and expanding existing ones.
- What is the “Bachillerato Nacional de la Nueva Escuela Mexicana”? It is a new bachelor’s program with an updated curriculum that includes socioemotional, artistic, cultural, and sports skills along with validated technical careers.
- When is the deadline for enrollment? The enrollment platform remains open until August 28.
