Development of a Coaching Model for the Outstanding Student Selection Program in Higher Education

Abstract

The Outstanding Student Selection Program (Pemilihan Mahasiswa Berprestasi—Pilmapres) is a strategic initiative aimed at developing students’ academic and non-academic competencies through the integration of hard skills and soft skills. However, the implementation of the program is often constrained by students’ limited understanding of the selection procedures and the lack of systematic guidance provided by higher education institutions. This study aimed to develop a coaching model for the Pilmapres. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach based on the Borg and Gall development model, consisting of stages including research and information collection, planning, product development, validation, field testing, revision, and dissemination. Data were collected through questionnaires, expert validation sheets, and practicality assessments. The findings revealed that the developed Pilmapres Coaching Model achieved a mean validity score of 3.82, indicating that the model is valid and suitable for implementation. The Pilmapres Coaching Module obtained a mean validity score of 3.65, which also falls within the valid category. Furthermore, the practicality assessment yielded an overall mean score of 3.78, demonstrating that the model is practical and feasible for use. The implementation of the model resulted in six students successfully passing the faculty-level selection and advancing to the university-level selection process. These findings indicate that the developed Pilmapres Coaching Model is valid, practical, and effective in supporting student preparation and participation in the Outstanding Student Selection Program.

Keywords: coaching model, outstanding student selection program (Pilmapres), student achievement, research and development, higher education.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/17-6-06

Publication date: June 30^th 2026