The study concludes that the Torrance Figural Test (Form B) of Creative Thinking seems to have little utility in predicting course grades in a college of fine and applied arts. (Author)

The present results for experienced students show no relationship between locus of control and predictive accuracy. The data indicate that accuracy is improved by previous experience with college work. (Author)

Scholarship recipients achieved a higher GPA than the preceding class and rated highest scholastically in comparison with matched students at the end of the sophomore year. (Author/EK)

Students scoring high on the Test Anxiety Scale had lower grades and poorer study habits than their low-scoring counterparts. Amount and quality of study by high anxiety students were positively related to grades; missing classes and delaying exams were inversely related. (Author/CP)

Undergraduate grade point average and ACT scores correlated significantly with NATIONAL TEACHER EXAMINATIONS scores. (Editor)

A comparison was made of average accounting grades, overall business grade point average (GPA), and overall academic GPA with standardized test scores for general, business, and accounting seniors from 1980-95. Grade inflation did exist at the overall university and business school levels but not in accounting courses. (SK)

Describes how, at some colleges, clemency policies are discounting old failures when calculating students' grade point averages. (EV)

Although no significant relationship between undergraduate grades and long-term job success has been found, there is no evidence that the same is true for cooperative education. This study concluded that cumulative grade point average is not a useful predictor of job performance of students in cooperative education. (JOW)

Examined relationship between grades, academic performance, and career success in case of nontraditional, health-related educational institution (Palmer College of Chiropractic). Found direct relationship between entering grade point average and subsequent college performance. Relationship between good grades in professional schools and career…

A meta analysis was conducted of studies examining the relationship between grade point average and salary, with salary as the dependent variable. Results suggest that grades may be meaningful predictors of current salary and somewhat meaningful for starting salary. (SK)

Describes study investigating why some academically able students attending "star" public high schools are rejected by selective colleges even though their SAT scores are often much higher than those admitted from other high schools. (PKP)

Participation of African American high school students (n=202) in a work-based mentoring program for more than half the academic year was positively related to grades and school attendance. Results support the influence of mentoring on self-efficacy and career development. (Contains 50 references.) (SK)