A study was conducted to determine which preprofessional academic and personal characteristics were related to academic and clinical success in a physical therapy program. Neither the academic nor personal characteristics studied were strong predictors of performance in the professional physical therapy educational program. (Author/CT)

The gains in accuracy resulting from applying any of the smoothing methods appear sufficient to justify the suggestion that all expectancy tables used by colleges for admission, guidance, or planning purposes should be smoothed. These methods on the average, reduce the criterion measure (an index of inaccuracy) by 30 percent. (Author/MV)

Critiques University of California admissions policies. Presents a proposal for student selection which includes a formula for readjusting GPA giving bonus points for "solid" classes and advanced placement on honors classes. A score based on students' personal composite would also be included and a bonus for disadvantaged students. (RC)

Ten specific recommendations regarding the admissions policies and practices of medical schools are presented. Recommendations involve: an applicant's undergraduate major and other courses (the premed major should be abolished), the Medical College Admission Test, the B.A. degree, grades, early admissions, and admissions committees membership.…

Results confirm the existence of grade inflation and indicate recent graduates have an advantage over those who enter graduate school 13 to 27 years after undergraduate completion. A correctional factor should be considered. (JAC)

A regression equation incorporating grade point average (GPA), calculus grade, and grades in two sections of the Pharmacy College Admission Test was significantly more useful than using GPA alone. A minimum sum of scores in three PCAT sections was most effective. Cross-validation with new samples was recommended. (Author/CP)

Assesses how accurately psychology undergraduates perceive: (1) the importance of various graduate admission criteria, including minimum grade point averages needed for consideration by graduate programs; (2) the length of time required to complete graduate degrees; and (3) starting salaries at various educational levels. Presents and discusses…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability and validity of the admission process for an undergraduate research program in health science and to assess the students' statement of purpose for entering the program. Admission data (high school marks, supplementary application information, and overall rater score) and first-year GPA…

This bulletin from the Center for Statistics (CS) attempts to shed light on the potential impact of new college eligibility requirements linking extracurricular participation to academic performance. The CS-sponsored longitudinal study, "High School and Beyond" (HS&B), was used as the data source for estimates; the information on…

This report describes changes that have taken place between 1980-81 and 1984-85 affecting admission/graduation requirements and recruitment efforts in teacher education programs. Specifically the survey requested information on: (1) specific requirements for admittance into teacher preparation programs; (2) changes in credit hour requirements over…

The present report is one in a series which profiles the University of Washington (UW) entering freshman class in terms of performance on the several tests making up the Washington Pre-College Testing Program's battery. As in earlier years, percentile charts for male and female entrants as well as for the total tested group, comprising 79 percent…

A Purdue University study of veterinary school students' first-year grade point averages in relationship to several variables concluded that in addition to traditional criteria, performance in specific preveterinary courses (in this case, 2-semester organic chemistry) and personality measures contribute to predicting success in veterinary school…

Factors that contributed to successful residency performance by anesthesiology residents were examined in order to assist the program's selection committee in developing selection criteria. The best predictor of a resident's academic average in the anethesiology program was the number of years the resident had spent in other specialities.…

A study is reported of the value of nursing program admission criteria (high school rank and grade point average, and individual and composite entrance examination scores) as predictors of undergraduate program performance, as measured by National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses scores.