Introduction:

This research presents the preliminary results of Bernardo O'Higgins University’s academic leveling plan, carried out in 2018 and called "Nivelación Cero" [Zero Leveling]. This project is part of the institutional strategy designed as an extension of the university's leveling program, in order to support new students in reviewing school content and regarding self-management strategies, to face the demands of the first academic year.

Objective:

To expose to what extent a preparatory support plan contributes to improving the performance of new students.

Methods:

In March 2018, a comparative study was carried out based on a multivariate statistical analysis (hj-Biplot), on the results obtained in the general semester completion qualification as well as in the critical subjects of the training, located in the first semester of the major.

Results:

The application of the “Nivelación Cero” program in the first semester of 2018 positively determined the amount of completion qualification in critical subjects of the chosen major.

Conclusions:

This experience shows the importance of carrying out leveling processes, aimed at making the university system a space that promotes equity.

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