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Peer reviewedOltman, Philip K.; Hartnett, Rodney T. – Journal of Higher Education, 1985
Data about how graduate departments use the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), what scores are required, and how these admission policies are associated with the quality of graduate programs are analyzed. The results indicate that 64 percent of graduate departments require or recommend GRE scores from applicants. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Entrance Examinations, Data Analysis
Morris, J. E. – Engineering Education, 1987
Describes a survey of electrical engineering education departments at 147 universities to find out if the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) were used in the admissions process and under what conditions. Tabulates the data according to GRE requirements. Discusses the purposes of requiring the GRE in admissions. (CW)
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Entrance Examinations, College Science, Data Analysis
