Correlation Analysis of High School Major, Academic Achievement, Major Choice in SPAN, University Study Program, and Cumulative Grade Point Average of Achieving Students via the SPAN Pathway at UIN Mataram

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This study analyzes the relationships between high school major, academic and non-academic achievement, SPAN PTKIN major choice, university study program, and cumulative GPA among students admitted through the SPAN pathway at UIN Mataram. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were collected from 1,768 students via surveys and documentation of institutional academic records. Pearson Product Moment tests evaluate associations among variables. Findings indicate significant positive links between SPAN major choice and university major, and significant negative links between university major and GPA, plus negative associations between SPAN major choice and high school achievement.

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Abstract

Introduction

Background and role of higher education

SPAN PTKIN admissions and achievement continuity theory

High school major, readiness, and study program fit

Research problem focus and potential implications

[https://doi.org/10.36088/islamika.v8i1.6034](https://doi.org/10.36088/islamika.v8i1.6034) Correlation Analysis of High School Major, Academic Achievement, Major Choice in SPAN, University Study Program, and Cumulative Grade Point Average of Achieving Students via the SPAN Pathway at UIN Mataram Masnun, Adi Fadli, Endrawati UIN Mataram, Indonesia [adi.fadli@uinmataram.ac.id](adi.fadli@uinmataram.ac.id) Abstract This study aims to analyze the relationship between high school major, academic and non-academic achievement, major choice through the National Academic Achievement Selection (SPAN) PTKIN pathway, the major pursued at the university, and the Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of achieving students via the SPAN pathway at UIN Mataram. This research uses a quantitative approach with a correlational research type. The research location is UIN Mataram, with a sample size of 1,768 students admitted through the SPAN pathway. Data collection techniques were carried out through surveysand documentation of student academic data, including data on high school major, academic/non-academic achievement, SPAN major choice, university major, and GPA. Research instruments included questionnaires and academic data documentation sheets sourced from official institutional archives. Data analysis techniques used Pearson Product Moment correlation tests to determine the relationship between research variables. The results show a positive and significant correlation between major choice in SPAN and the major pursued at UIN Mataram, as well as a negative and significant correlation between university major and student GPA. Additionally, a negative and significant correlation was found between major choice in SPAN and academic/nonacademic achievement in high school. Meanwhile, no significant relationship was found between high school major and university major, high school achievement, or GPA, and no significant relationship was found between academic/non-academic achievement and GPA. The implications of this research indicate that students’ academic success in higher education is not solely determined by their major and achievement at the secondary education level but is more influenced by the suitability of major choice, characteristics of the study program, and the learning context in higher education. These findings can serve as a basis for developing more comprehensive, interest- and potential-based student selection policies and career guidance services. Keywords: High School Major; Academic and Non-Academic Achievement; SPAN PTKIN Major Choice; University Major; Grade Point Average INTRODUCTION Higher education plays a strategic role in developing superior, competitive, and character-driven human resources. Universities are required not only to produce academically intelligent graduates but also those with strong competencies, adaptability, and moral integrity (Nawawi, M., & Aliyyah, R. R. 2024) . The quality of university graduates is largely determined by the quality of student input, effective learning processes, and the compatibility between students' educational backgrounds and their chosen fields of study. Mismatches in any of these aspects can potentially lead to academic problems, such as low academic performance, delayed studies, or even dropping out (Hamda, S. 2019) . In the Indonesian national education system, the new student admission mechanism is a crucial instrument in ensuring the quality of university input. The government, through various policies, has developed selection pathways oriented towards academic achievement as a primary indicator of potential success in university studies. One such selection pathway is the National Academic Achievement Selection (SPAN) for State Islamic Religious Universities (PTKIN) (Yusrie, C. S., Ernawati, E., Suherman, D., & Barlian, U. C. 2021) . The SPAN pathway is designed to recruit high-achieving students from high schools, madrasah aliyah, and vocational s

FAQs

What does the study investigate regarding SPAN pathway students at UIN Mataram?

It examines how students’ high school major, academic and non-academic achievement, SPAN PTKIN major choice, university study program, and cumulative GPA are related.

What research approach and sample size are used?

The research uses a quantitative correlational approach with a sample of 1,768 students admitted through the SPAN pathway.

Which correlations are reported as significant in the results?

A positive and significant correlation is reported between SPAN major choice and the major pursued at UIN Mataram, and a negative and significant correlation is reported between university major and student GPA, along with a negative and significant correlation between SPAN major choice and high school academic and non-academic achievement.

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