PSAT Component Scores as a Predictor of Success on AP Exam Performance for Diverse Students

Cristianne C. Richardson; Alejandro Gonzalez; Lonnie Leal; Mary Z. Castillo; Carol A. Carman

doi:10.1177/0013124514533796

PSAT Component Scores as a Predictor of Success on AP Exam Performance for Diverse Students

Cristianne C. Richardson, Alejandro Gonzalez, Lonnie Leal, Mary Z. Castillo, Carol A. Carman

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While studies have shown the positive effect of the Advanced Placement (AP) program on college readiness, there are still barriers preventing minority and low socioeconomic status (SES) students who possess high academic potential from participating in the opportunity that AP courses offer. One tool that could help identify students for participation in AP courses is their Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) results. Results from multiple regression analyses suggest that portions of the PSAT are significant predictors of AP test performance above and beyond student ethnicity and/or SES.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	384-402
Number of pages	19
Journal	Education and Urban Society
Volume	48
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0013124514533796
State	Published - May 2014
Externally published	Yes

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AP exam
PSAT
college readiness
minority
socioeconomic status

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