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Author(s):Woodruff, D. J.
Title:Relationships between EPAS scores and college preparatory course work in high school
Source:http://www.act.org/research/reports/pdf/ACT_RR2...
Date:2003
Organization:ACT, Inc.
Short Description:This article examines the relationship between EXPLORE, PLAN, and the ACT scores and high school GPA.
Annotation:This article investigates the relationships among the composite scores of EXPLORE, PLAN, and the ACT batteries and the relationships the three composite test scores have with high school grade point average.
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