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Peer reviewedAmmons, Paul – Journal of Education for Social Work, 1975
In a study to ascertain the readiness of undergraduate social work majors to enter graduate schools of social work at advanced levels, selected seniors from an accredited school had significantly higher scores on the Chapin Test of Social Insight than those from non-accredited schools. Implications for further research are noted. (JT)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accreditation (Institutions), Advanced Placement Programs, College Graduates
Peer reviewedNoble, John H., Jr.; Hepler, Juanita B. – Evaluation Review, 1990
The abbreviated (less-than-two-year) advanced-standing program in social work education was evaluated based on studies indicating that holders of bachelors' degrees in social work perform better than others in graduate social work programs. Admissions office record data allowed proper assessment of undergraduate grade inflation and graduate record…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Admission Criteria, Advanced Placement Programs, Bachelors Degrees
Download full textLitwin, James L.; And Others – 1977
This study investigated the characteristics and experiences of 59 college students accelerated from their freshman to their junior year. The students showed high academic performance and few social problems, but questions of personal identity remained problematic; the best single predictor of academic success was found to be freshman grade-point…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Acceleration, Adjustment (to Environment), Advanced Placement Programs
