Variables that may predict the behavior of a student in his/her university life at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

Abstract

The objective of this study is to establish the relationship, if any. between the Graduation Grade Point Average (GPA) of students that began as first year studentes at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico and remained until graduated, with the High School Grade Point Average and the College Board achievement indexes in Mathematics, English and Spanish. The study measures how close this relationship can predict success of applicants.