In predicting future success, are college grades more or less important than SAT scores?
College grades have more substantial effects than SAT scores on what happens to students after graduation. Despite much folk-wisdom to the contrary, it is not true that A students become impecunious teachers while C students make all the money. Higher rank in class is positively associated with obtaining an advanced degree, earning a higher income, appreciating college more, and experiencing greater satisfaction with life. Low college grades carry a greater financial penalty for blacks than for whites. (pp. 140-142; see also figure. 5.7, p.
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