This study examined the English, mathematics, and natural sciences course work taken by students in their first year of college. Four-year postsecondary institutions (k = 110) provided first-year performance data for the first-time, first-year students who began college in the fall of 2006. As in previous research, composition is the most commonly…

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Advanced Placement (AP) exam participation and performance on college grades for courses taken in the same subject area as students' AP Exam(s). Students' first-year college subject area grade point averages (SGPAs) were examined in nine subject areas: mathematics, computer science,…

Average Scholastic Aptitude Test verbal and mathematics scores are charted according to the total number of years the students tested studied 6 subjects (arts and music, English, foreign language, mathematics, natural science, and social sciences and history) in high school, ranging from fewer than 15 to over 20 hours. (MSE)

The average scores of high-school students on the verbal section of the SAT fell slightly while students from minority groups continue to show improvement. Tables show SAT averages by sex, race, and ethnic group and ACT scores by sex, race and academic preparation. (MLW)

The effects of college environments on student achievement on three GRE area achievement tests, when the initial ability of students was controlled were studied. A wide variety of environmental measures for 95 colleges were included. The method computed within-school regression lines, then colleges were clustered on regression lines, using a…