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Academic Performance in Four Study Programmes: A Comparison of Students Admitted on the Basis of GPA and SweSAT Scores, with and without Credits for Work Experience.
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Henriksson, Widar; Wolming, Simon – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 1998
The academic performance of 840 Swedish college students in four study programs was observed for three years. Students were divided into those admitted on the basis of grade point average (GPA), Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (SweSAT) scores, and SweSAT scores plus work experience. The last group was less successful than the other two. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Entrance Examinations, College Students, Foreign Countries
How Important Are Age and Education for Gender Differences in Test Results?
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Stage, Christina – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 1992
Whether gender differences in Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test results changed with the age and experience of new examinees was examined for 7,779 male and 7,294 female students, including those under age 24 newly eligible for the examination. No real differences were found for traditional age group and younger examinees. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, College Entrance Examinations, Comparative Testing
Gender Differences on the SweSAT: A Review of Studies since 1975. Educational Measurement, No. 7.
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Stage, Christina – 1993
The Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (SweSAT) has been in use as a selection instrument for higher education since spring 1977. One of the greatest problems with the SweSAT is the gender difference in results. A number of studies have been performed in order to clarify where and why these differences are found. This paper summarizes these studies…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, College Students, Foreign Countries, Grades (Scholastic)