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After you have registered in Studielink, it is time to complete your online portfolio in Osiris. Before you start your portfolio, it is a good idea to make sure you know what you need to upload. Make sure to read our checklist very well, to avoid mistakes or missing documents. 

_{* We assess your portfolio by looking at the relevance and complexity of key subjects, your academic progress, and verified additional elements— such as hospitality work experience, time abroad, extra languages, and special achievements. Referrals and your motivation video also contribute to your overall portfolio score. More details will be available directly on the application portal.}
 

We use the six reference levels of the Council of Europe (A2, B1, B2, etc.) to describe language levels. To see what each level means in practice, check it according to the CEFR: the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Different countries, schooling systems, and institutions use different grading scales and levels of strictness. To be able to compare the results of all applicants in a fair and consistent way, we need you to provide the EQF/NQF information that corresponds to your diploma or qualification. See here how to find this information. 

Part of your portfolio is a short video, in which you tell us about yourself, your motivation to work in the hospitality industry, and why you want to study at the Hotel Management School Maastricht. We have prepared clear instructions on the content we expect from your video, including the technical requirements and the procedure for uploading it.

The numeracy test covers a range of mathematical topics:

• Solving equations and simplifying expressions
• Expanding brackets
• Mental arithmetic with whole numbers
• Working with negative numbers and decimals (addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication)
• Exponentiation
• Extraction of roots
• Word problems
• Working with fractions and percentages
• Reading graphs
• Parallel and intersecting linear formulas

To give you an idea of the topics covered and the level of the actual numeracy test, you will find a practice test below. It provides an indication of both the topics covered and the level of difficulty of the actual numeracy test.

The test consists of 35 multiple-choice and open questions and must be completed within 45 minutes. You may use pen and paper during the test. No calculator is allowed or required, as all questions can be solved mentally or with simple written calculations.

Please note that the practice sample is intended as an indication only. The actual test, taken under exam conditions, may feel more challenging. We therefore advise you to prepare the topics mentioned above well.

Practice numeracy test 

During the group assignment you work together on an innovative business challenge for the hotel industry. You will do this together with 2 or 3 other candidates. The assignment will last 1 hour and takes place in a big room, together with the other groups of candidates. After the assignment, you will have half an hour to reflect individually. This reflection will help you to prepare for the interview. To prepare for the group assignment, we advise you to get more familiar with the hotel industry by reading this general information.

During the individual interview, you present the outcome of the business challenge and reflect on the process: on the idea itself and on how you worked together as a group.

In the second part of the interview, we will also ask you questions that are not related to the business challenge, to see whether there is a good fit between you and our programme.

We value concrete examples that show your motivation for the hospitality industry. An example from your daily life counts just as much as one from a job. We may ask follow-up questions to get a clearer picture, such as: What exactly did you do? What did you learn from it? What would you do differently today? These are part of every interview.

Don't prepare for the interview too much. We would like to get to know you as the person you are.

The three assessors are a staff member of Hotel Management School Maastricht, a hospitality professional and a student.