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This increases the complexity of the college admission process.  \nWhen students submit multiple scores, which scoring method best identifies those who are college ready?  \nAverage Score  \nMost Recent Score  \nHighest Score  \nSuperscore  \nHigher Education Research Digest Report  \nHow to Best Predict Your Applicants’Performance  \nat Your College  \nThe superscoring method resulted in the least amount of prediction error by number of testing occasions as compared to the three other scoring methods.  \nAmong scoring methods,  \nsuperscores have the largest correlation with freshman GPA.  \nThe superscoring method did not result in a less diverse admitted class than the other three methods .  \nP red ict ion Error  \n0.30  \n0.25  \n0.20  \n0.15  \n0.10  \n0.05  \n0.00  \n-0.05  \n-0.10  \n-0.15  \n-0.20  \n-0.25  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n| 1 time  |\n| 4 or more times |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nNumber of testing occassions  \nBut why?  \nSuperscores and number of retests may reflect not only academic preparation but also a motivational element—  \nBoth “can do” and “will do” components.  \n* How should colleges treat multiple admissions test scores?  \n[www.act.org/research/R1638-fairest-retest-admission-score](www.act.org/research/R1638-fairest-retest-admission-score)  \nThis study is worth replicating in future studies to help inform policy and practice.  \nStudents who are willing to give up their free time on multiple Saturdays to sit for a hours-long test with the hope of increasing their score…  \n…are also the students who are likely to ask questions in their college courses…  \n…visit their professor during office hours…  \n 4.0  \n…and take advantage of any extra credit opportunities to ensure the best possible grade.","cbCaiudquQvLJ7Zs","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiudquQvLJ7Zs","pdf",144681,"English","# Comparative Analysis of Scoring Methods\n## Predictive Performance of Superscoring\n## Relationship Between Testing Behavior and GPA\n## Impact on Admitted Class Diversity\n## Theoretical Implications: The \"Can Do\" and \"Will Do\" Framework","[{\"question\":\"Which scoring method shows the highest correlation with freshman GPA?\",\"answer\":\"The superscoring method shows the largest correlation with freshman GPA compared to other scoring methods.\"},{\"question\":\"Does the use of superscores reduce the diversity of an admitted class?\",\"answer\":\"No, the study indicates that the superscoring method does not result in a less diverse admitted class than other scoring methods.\"},{\"question\":\"What motivational elements do retests and superscores represent?\",\"answer\":\"Superscores and the number of retests are believed to reflect both a student's academic preparation ('can do' component) and their motivation or drive to succeed ('will do' component).\"},{\"question\":\"Why is superscoring recommended for predicting applicant performance?\",\"answer\":\"Superscoring is recommended because it consistently results in the lowest prediction error across various testing frequencies and correlates strongly with freshman academic success.\"}]","Higher Education Research Digest Report - Assessing College Admissions Scoring Methods | PDF",1791520966]