The development of entrance tests for the United States Coast Guard Academy

Abstract

From a group of 700 to 2200 applicants, approximately 150 cadets are selected each year for entrance to the Coast Guard Academy. The present battery of entrance tests is the result of cooperative research begun in 1943, and represents the culmination of gradual changes which have resulted in a new system. The battery includes 20 hours of achievement, aptitude, and ability tests, in addition to psychological interviews. Statistical research studies on the tests are now in progress. 12 references. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)