Should we include personality tests in Higher Education Admissions?
Admissions processes have long relied on cognitive aptitude tests and prior academic achievement. These tools are well-validated and effective—but are
27. August 2025
Admissions processes have long relied on cognitive aptitude tests and prior academic achievement. These tools are well-validated and effective—but are
There are many good reasons to introduce an aptitude test for admission: Some universities want to improve the average aptitude
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Higher education is of immense importance for Germany as a centre of science and research. To ensure that universities can
Aptitude tests are a valuable tool for improving admissions in higher education. But is it effective to use more than