预测参加ACT考试学生的大学完成情况®与住宿

Core Findings - The study indicates that ACT composite scores may better predict first-year GPA (FYGPA) and college degree completion than high school GPA (HSGPA) for all students [2][3] - Students with accommodations (i.e., those with disabilities) show a different relationship between ACT scores and college outcomes compared to those without accommodations, suggesting that both ACT scores and HSGPA reflect different factors [2][3] - The combination of ACT scores and HSGPA provides a more accurate prediction of college success than using either measure alone [2][3] Summary by Sections Introduction - Students with disabilities (SWD) face barriers in education, impacting their college readiness and opportunities [11][12] - SWD typically have lower HSGPA and ACT scores, and their college graduation rates are lower than their peers [12] Methodology - The study examines the predictive value of ACT composite scores and HSGPA for students with accommodations in their first-year college performance and degree completion [9][19] - A sample of 143,768 students who took the ACT and enrolled in public two-year or four-year institutions was analyzed [26] Results - Descriptive analysis shows that students with accommodations tend to have lower HSGPA, ACT scores, and college completion rates compared to their peers without accommodations [9][12] - Regression analysis indicates that models including both ACT scores and HSGPA improve predictive accuracy for college outcomes [9][49] Conclusion - The findings emphasize the importance of using multiple measures to assess college readiness and support needs for all students, particularly those with disabilities [5][3] - Future research is needed to explore the impact of different types of disabilities and accommodations on college outcomes [2][3]