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The Answer for:4. The quality and intensity of a student’s high school courses.This predictor is greater than test scores, class rank, GPA, and socioeconomic status. This is most clearly seen in the area of mathematics. High school students who complete mathematics courses higher than Algebra 2 (i.e. trigonometry or calculus) double their chances for earning a college degree. Source Adelman, Clifford, “Answers in the Tool Box: Academic Intensity, Attendance Patterns, and Bachelor’s Degree Attainment.” Web-based version, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 1999. |