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Houston, John W. – 1970
This report presents comparison data on the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) graduates in the class of 1973 and the entire class. The data were obtained from the annual survey of entering freshmen college students by the American Council on Education. Tables in this report present data of five categories: (1) all cadets…
Descriptors: Educational Background, Higher Education, Military Personnel, Military Schools
Houston, John W.; Cooke, James L. – 1970
The biographical characteristics and achievements of the 1373 cadets who entered the Class of 1974 are presented. A separate report compares selected characteristics of this class with previous classes. In order to obtain data on the American College Testing Program, the ACT was administered to 1336 members of the Class of 1974 in July 1970.…
Descriptors: Achievement Rating, Admission Criteria, Athletics, Comparative Analysis
Houston, John W. – 1970
The USMA uses the Whole Man concept in the selection of candidates for admission. This concept encompasses three broad ability areas: scholastic, leadership potential, and physical condition and aptitude. The entrance scores for each area are compared with previous classes, and it is shown that the Class of 1973 has decreased in its academic…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, High School Graduates, Higher Education