Applicants to medical school: the value of predicted school leaving grades
1997; Wiley; Volume: 31; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1046/j.1365-2923.1997.00660.x
ISSN1365-2923
Autores Tópico(s)Diversity and Career in Medicine
ResumoAmong school leavers applying to study medicine in the United Kingdom a majority offer General Certificate of Education, Advanced Level (A‐level) examinations as part of the assessment of academic ability. At the time of application, up to 9 months before completing A‐level studies, schools are requested to predict the final grades likely to be achieved by the applicant. A total of 5054 A‐level predictions from 1661 applicants to a single medical school were compared with the results achieved. Predicted and achieved grades were both high with 93% of predicted grades being A or B. Over half the predictions were correct, with 41% of predictions above achieved grades and only 7% below achieved grade. Independent and selective schools predicted higher grades than comprehensive schools and sixth form colleges, and their pupils were more likely to achieve the entrance requirements. A‐level predictions for medical school applicants are a strong predictor of achievement and should continue to be regarded as a useful part of the selection process.
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