Trends in Admission Variables through the Class of 1977,
Abstract
The United States Military Academy used 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 435 cadets to the Class of 1977. These scores are included, but since this is only the second year they were used, there are not enough scores of previous classes to show trends. The class of 1977 compared to previous classes has a slight decrease in its academic potential. The mean Leadership Potential Score is the highest for the Class of 1977 of any Class since the Class of 1969 when the present method of calculating it was started. The mean Physical Aptitude Examination scores are lower than for all Classes in the past ten years except for the Class of 1968. Trend data for the Classes of 1968 to 1977 are presented. An important point in interpreting the data is that the total number of candidates increased greatly for the Classes of 1974 through 1977 compared to the Classes of 1973 and before. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA077784
Entities
People
- John W. Houston
Organizations
- United States Military Academy