College Level Examination Program Scores as Predictors of Grade Point Average

Abstract

The predictability of Grade Point Average (GPA) from College Level Examination Program (CLEP) General Examination scores (in English, Natural Science, Social Science and History, and Humanities) was determined for a sample of 119 undergraduate continuing education students. In addition, correlations between each General Examination and GPA, and intercorrelations among General Examinations were obtained. A stepwise multiple regression procedure revealed that CLEP Social Science and History scores accounted for 19% of the variance in their prediction of GPA, followed by CLEP English scores which accounted for 3% additional variance. An intercorrelation matrix for all General Examinations and GPA revealed significance for all possible correlations. Implications of results are discussed.