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Problem statement: Mathematically little is known of college admissio n criteria as in school grade point average, admission test scores o r rank in class and weighting of the criteria into a composite equation. Approach: This study presented a method to obtain weights on "composite admission" equation. The method uses an iterative p rocedure to build a prediction equation for an optimal weighted admission composite score. The three-predictor variables, high school average, entrance exam scores and rank in class, were regres sed on college Grade Point Average (GPA). The weights for the composite equation were determined through regression coefficients and numerical approach that correlate the composite score with co llege GPA. Results: A set of composite equations were determined with the weights on each criteria i n a composite equation. Conclusion: This study detailed a substantiated algorithm and based on an optimal composite score, comes out with an original and unique structured composite score equation for admissions, which can be used by admission officers at colleges and universities. |
