An Evaluation of the ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Scholarship Selection System

Abstract

The Army ROTC scholarship system was evaluated using a longitudinal data set composed of information on 16,000 individuals including applicants for Army ROTC scholarship, students in college on ROTC scholarships, and officers on active duty commissioned from West Point, ROTC and officer candidate school. The data spanned a twelve year period. The variables used in selection are Scholastic Aptitude Test or American College Test scores, high school class standing, extracurricular and athletic activities and leadership, and an interview score assigned by a board composed of Army officers. The validity of these variables and their relative weights in scholarship selection were empirically assessed. Regression analysis across time, using selection variables to predict college and Army level criterion variables, are reported. Equitable treatment of women and minorities is discussed. Modification of selection variables are suggested to improve upon what was found to be a basically sound selection system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 30, 1978
Accession Number
ADA135834

Entities

People

  • F. R. Kirkland
  • J. V. Good

Organizations

  • University City Science Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Air Force
  • Education
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Military Personnel
  • Minority Groups
  • New York
  • Psychological Tests
  • Regression Analysis
  • Reserve Officer Training Corps
  • Schools
  • Social Sciences
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Education

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  • Regression Analysis.
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