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    • Student Success Prediction

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    • Veterinary education is a significant investment of time and resources.
    • Fair and effective admissions processes are crucial for selecting successful students.
    • Identifying predictors of academic difficulty can optimize student outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify admissions variables that predict academic difficulty in veterinary school.
    • To analyze the relationship between 28 admissions criteria and student success.
    • To inform veterinary college admissions strategies for improved student retention.

    Main Methods:

    • A case-control study design was employed.
    • Data from veterinary students admitted between 2008 and 2017 were analyzed.
    • Academic difficulty was defined as dismissal or probation; controls were randomly selected.

    Main Results:

    • Zero-order correlations indicated significance for underrepresented status, age, science GPA, GRE scores, course repeats/withdrawals, and references.
    • Logistic regression revealed that science GPA, verbal GRE scores, and references were significant independent predictors of academic difficulty.
    • Other admissions variables did not significantly predict academic struggles.

    Conclusions:

    • Science GPA, GRE verbal scores, and references are key indicators of potential academic difficulty in veterinary programs.
    • Admissions committees can refine selection criteria to better identify students likely to succeed.
    • This research supports evidence-based admissions practices in veterinary medical education.