title: A trial studying approach to predict college achievement.
abstract: We argue that using trial studying is a reliable and valid way to select students for higher education. This method is based on a work sample approach often used in personnel selection contexts. We discuss that this method has predictive validity for study success, has high acceptance by stakeholders, and measures self-regulation in a high-stakes testing context that cannot be measured through self-report questionnaires. We suggest further research to implement this method to select students.
authors.affiliation: Psychometrics and Statistics, Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences, University of Groningen Groningen, Netherlands.
authors.forename: Rob R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Meijer
authors.affiliation: Psychometrics and Statistics, Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences, University of Groningen Groningen, Netherlands.
authors.forename: A Susan M
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Niessen
keywords: achievement testing; college achievement; selection; selection in higher education; work sample