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Relationships between Predictors and Freshman Automotive Technologists' Cumulative Grade Point Averages.

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Cash, Joe; McDonald, Toni – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1992

Analysis of records of 50 first-year students in automotive technology identified American College Test (ACT) math score as a significant predictor of first-year performance. High school rank and composite ACT score were not significant predictors of college grade point average. (SK)

Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Auto Mechanics, Class Rank, College Freshmen

Predictors of Success for Allied Health Students.

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Jensen, Steven C. – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1989

A study of 424 allied health students (259 dental hygiene, 104 radiologic technology, and 61 respiratory therapy) found that the greater predictors of their academic success were the natural science subscore on the American College Test (ACT), high school grade point average, and class rank, age, and composite ACT score. (SK)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Allied Health Occupations Education, Class Rank, Dental Hygienists