Ours at Cambridge is very competitive as it is free!!!!

I still have reservations about using HESA data which was supplied for
statistical purposes.  I am sure that I am not alone in taking the view that,
although I try my hardest to get the HESA returns right,  it is inevitable tha
t the odd bit of information may not be completely accurate!   That really
doesn't affect the statistics that are produced but it could affect the one
student whose degree is not recorded.  The assurances given are helpful in
this respect but I still am concerned about the effect it could have on the
individual.  There is also a small problem about timeliness - the July return
is not cleaned until after many students have left and applied for their first
jobs.   If employers expect to use the service for these people they are going
to be disappointed.

Dennis Barrington-Light





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Subject:  Re: Experian, HESA and verifying degrees




Thank you Brian for clarifying the position re : Experian, i was wondering
how Q-check and Experian intended to charge for this service, and if they
did charge potyential employers for this checking service wether
Universities would be able to provide an equally competitive ( charged )
service.

Laurence Brewer
City University











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