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Peer reviewedSparks, Bernard I., III – Journal of Optometric Education, 1990
A study evaluated the use of the Kolb Learning Styles Inventory as a predictor of academic potential, for use in recruitment of optometry students. Although distinctive learning preferences were observed in low- and high-achieving students, correlations were not strong enough for predictive use. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Cognitive Style, Higher Education, Optometry
Peer reviewedWingert, Timothy A.; And Others – Journal of Optometric Education, 1993
Analysis of the records of all University of Missouri (St. Louis) optometry students entering 1980-88 found that, overall, undergraduate grades and the personal interview, were the most significant components of a student's entering profile in predicting performance in the first professional year, first and second professional year, four-year…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Admission Criteria, Clinical Experience, College Entrance Examinations
Peer reviewedCollege and University, 1981
Proceedings of the 67th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers which relate to graduate and professional education are summarized. Names and institutions of conference participants are included. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Admission Criteria, College Admission, Conferences
