The results of scholastic aptitude surveys of freshmen entering Minnesota colleges in Fall 1965 and Fall 1968, most of whom had been tested as high school juniors in the winters of 1964 and 1967 respectively, are presented. Tables show the distribution of ability of students entering various types of Minnesota colleges. (MS)

Because the last validity study on the Minnesota Scholastic Aptitude Test (MSAT) scores and high school rank for predicting grades in Minnesota colleges was made in 1963, the present study was made to re-establish these validities and to update the interpretive guides. Tables include the correlations of high school rank, MSAT scores, and first…

The evaluation of the Minnesota College Statewide Testing Program was based on analysis of the validities of statewide and national tests for predicting freshman grades in Minnesota colleges, on interviews with directors of admission and deans of students in Minnesota colleges, and on discussions with regional gatherings of Minnesota high school…