Trends in Admission Variables Through the Class of 1976,
Abstract
The United States Military Academy uses the Whole Man concept in the selection of candidates for admission. This concept encompasses three broad ability areas: scholastic, leadership potential, and physical condition and aptitude. The entrance scores for each of these areas are compared with previous classes. The American College Testing Program scores were used to admit 284 cadets to the Class of 1976. These scores are included, but since this is the first year they were used, there are no scores of previous classes with which to compare them. The Class of 1976 compared to previous classes has a slight decrease in its academic potential. The mean Leadership Potential Score is the highest for the Class of 1976 of any Class since the Class of 1969 when the present method of calculating it was started. The mean Physical Aptitude Examination scores are slightly higher than for the Class of 1975 but identical with the Class of 1974. Trend data for the Classes of 1967 to 1976 are presented. An important point in interpreting the data is that the total number of candidates increased greatly for the Classes of 1974 through 1976 compared to the Classes of 1973 and before.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- ADA077773
Entities
People
- John W. Houston
Organizations
- United States Military Academy