%0 Journal Article
%T The Effects of High School Course Taking and SAT Scores On College Major Selection
%A Alparslan £¿AH£¿N
%A Niyazi ERDO£¿AN
%A Jim MORGAN
%A Mary M. CAPRARO
%J Sakarya University Journal of Education
%D 2012
%I Sakarya University Educational Science Instutite
%X A survey study design was employed to examine the relationship between enrollment in computer and Advanced Placement courses during high school, SAT scores and subsequent selection of a STEM major in post-secondary education. Study data were collected through an online survey from a multi-school charter school system in which a variety of computer courses are offered to 9-12 grade students. The study showed that students¡¯ scores on the SAT reading section and, total composite score (reading + mathematics) had a statistically significant relationship with students¡¯ selection of a science, engineering, technology, and mathematics [STEM] major. Although there was not a statistically significant relationship between students¡¯ SAT mathematics scores, there was a pattern showing that students with higher SAT mathematics scores were more likely to choose a STEM major. We also found that there was a statistically significant relationship between the number of AP science courses and total number of AP courses taken by students and their selection of a STEM major. The final analysis revealed that there was no statistically significant difference between those who chose STEM majors and the number of computer courses taken.
%K STEM interest
%K AP courses
%K SAT
%K Major selection
%U http://www.suje.sakarya.edu.tr/index.php/suje/article/view/27/27