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  • Education
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Graduate admissions rely heavily on standardized tests like the GRE.
  • Existing measures may not fully predict success or capture diverse talent.
  • There's a need to enhance both predictive validity and diversity in graduate programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose methods for supplementing GRE scores in graduate admissions.
  • To increase the predictive validity of admissions decisions.
  • To improve the diversity of graduate program applicants and enrollees.

Main Methods:

  • Reviewing existing research on graduate admissions measures.
  • Synthesizing decades of research on personality and vocational interests.
  • Proposing the integration of new assessment areas with GRE scores.
  • Suggesting enhanced recruitment strategies for underrepresented minorities.

Main Results:

  • Conscientiousness and vocational interests are identified as valuable predictors.
  • Combining GRE with these additional measures can improve admissions accuracy.
  • Targeted recruitment can broaden the pool of qualified minority applicants.

Conclusions:

  • Supplementing the GRE with conscientiousness and vocational interest assessments can enhance graduate admissions.
  • Proactive recruitment strategies are crucial for increasing diversity.
  • A multi-faceted approach to admissions and recruitment is recommended for graduate programs.