How Does the Use of Concordant Admission Test Scores Impact Admissions Decisions?

• In Event: Roundtable Session 31
  In Roundtable Session: Supporting Valid Decisions at the Individual and Program Levels

Abstract

The current study examines the relationship between predictions of first-year grade point average (FYGPA) made by models using high school grade point average (HSGPA) and either actual admission test scores or concordant admission test scores by student. The results indicate that both scores (actual and concordant) make similar predictions of FYGPA. Furthermore, when concordant scores are used in a predictive model based on actual scores received, the predictions in FYGPA are the same. Results indicate that actual and concordant scores can, in this case, be used interchangeably and across students to predict college success measured by FYGPA. The practical implications of these results, as they relate to the valid use of concordant scores in college admission decisions, will be discussed.

Authors

• Jessica Marini, The College Board

• Emily J. Shaw, The College Board

• Linda Young, The College Board

• Michael E. Walker, The College Board