Students using the Mon Master platform face various challenges, including a lack of user-friendliness and inconsistent information across programs. While some applicants, like Malika, find the process tedious and repetitive, others, like Lucas and Maxime, describe it as relatively efficient. Despite the difficulties, a significant number of candidates received admission offers last year. The government plans to enhance the application experience by introducing new guides for the 2025 intake, aiming to streamline the process.
Challenges Faced by Students on Mon Master Platform
“It’s not very user-friendly,” expresses 21-year-old Manon, who recently began her journey to apply for political science programs through the Mon Master digital platform. After registering on the site, she encountered difficulties while outlining her post-baccalaureate experiences. “It’s quite a hassle,” she adds, reflecting on her experience. “You have to justify every detail, even internships from over two years ago that hold little relevance.”
Mixed Experiences Among Applicants
Malika, a 23-year-old student, shares her excitement about applying for her desired Master’s program in teaching, education, and training (MEEF). However, she quickly found the process to be overwhelming. “It turned out to be quite tedious,” she recalls. The inconsistency in the amount of information available across different programs added to her frustration. “Some programs had extensive details, while others failed to outline their selection criteria,” she notes, emphasizing the confusion that surrounded the application process.
Despite the challenges, Malika managed to navigate the system, often relying on insights from peers who attended open days. However, she expressed disappointment over the time lost due to repetitive administrative tasks on the platform. “Every new application required filling out the same administrative sections, which was frustrating,” she explains. In contrast, Lucas, another 23-year-old student who applied to around twenty political science programs last year, found the administrative process relatively efficient. “Filling out the documents was quite quick for me,” he remembers, highlighting the need for organization when using the platform. Maxime, 22, echoed this sentiment, describing the platform as “fairly straightforward to navigate.”
Last year, the Ministry of Higher Education reported that 85.7% of candidates received at least one admission offer, with over 164,000 out of 191,700 eligible candidates benefiting from the platform. As the government aims to improve the application experience, the current Minister of National Education, Élisabeth Borne, announced the introduction of guides in the “information” section of the site for the upcoming 2025 intake, hoping to make the process smoother and more accessible for future applicants.