AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Results confirmed the value of the SAT: SAT scores are strongly predictive of college performance-students with higher SAT scores are more likely to have higher grades in college.

Detailed explanation-2: -The SAT adds value above and beyond HSGPA in predicting college success. Using SAT scores in conjunction with HSGPA is the most powerful way to predict future academic performance. On average, SAT scores add 15% more predictive power above grades alone for understanding how students will perform in college.

Detailed explanation-3: -Predictive validity is the degree to which test scores accurately predict scores on a criterion measure. A conspicuous example is the degree to which college admissions test scores predict college grade point average (GPA).

Detailed explanation-4: -ACT scores can usually predict whether you will get into a competitive college program. They’re also relatively good at predicting performance in college for the first year or so. After that, it’s tough to make any concrete judgments about whether scores predict long-term success.