The Predictive Ability of ACT Scores for Student Success at an Engineering School.

O'Connor, Carol Alf; McAnulty, Brenda Hart

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Publication Date: 1981-Jul

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The Predictive Ability of ACT Scores for Student Success at an Engineering School.

O'Connor, Carol Alf; McAnulty, Brenda Hart

Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, v14 n2 p54-60 Jul 1981

Investigated whether the emphasis on ACT scores for admission to engineering school is justified. Using stepwise regression procedures, multiple regression equations were derived using data from 328 students. Results indicated that ACT scores plus college transfer credits and advanced placement credits do aid in predicting academic performance. (Author/RC)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Students, Engineering, Grade Point Average, Higher Education, Predictive Measurement, Predictive Validity, Student Evaluation, Test Results

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: ACT Assessment

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