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How Well Does the GRE Work for Your University? An Empirical Institutional Case Study of the Graduate Record Examination across Multiple Disciplines.
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Rubio, Doris McGartland; Rubin, Robert S.; Brennan, Donald G. – College and University, 2003
This case study was designed to demonstrate how an institution could use readily available archival data to produce a simple yet informative validity study as a necessary step in understanding the effectiveness of their selection process. Results indicated the GRE does not significantly predict graduate school success across all disciplines…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Grade Point Average, Grade Prediction, Higher Education
Utility of the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT): Implications for Admissions Committees.
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Thomas, Michael C.; Draugalis, JoLaine R. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 2002
Examined significance of PCAT scores, prepharmacy GPA, math and science GPA, and attainment of a previous college degree in predicting first-year pharmacy GPA. Asserts that the best predictive model incorporated all variables, while the most parsimonious model included math and science GPA and the PCAT chemistry subscore. The PCAT was a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Admission, College Entrance Examinations, Grade Point Average
An Evaluation of the Pharmacy College Admissions Test as a Tool for Pharmacy College Admissions Committees.
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Kelley, Katherine A.; Secnik, Kristina; Boye, Mark E. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 2001
Investigated the capacity of the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) to predict success in pharmacy school. Found demographic differences in PCAT scores, and that the PCAT used in combination with pre-pharmacy grade point average is meaningful in assessing applicants to pharmacy school; applicants with PCAT composite percentile scores below 40…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Entrance Examinations, Evaluation Research