Key result
Retaking medical school admission tests increased scores by 0.33 to 0.5 standard deviations, but achieving the same score on the first attempt predicted higher academic performance.
Population
Candidates for admission to medical studies in Belgium
Comparison
Retaking selection tests vs First attempt test takers
Design
Other
Authors
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Distinguishes within- from between-person retest effects in selection; leaves open validation for predicting trainee outcomes.
Observational
Retaking selection tests improves scores, but the same score predicts higher academic performance for first-time passers compared to repeaters.
Lievens et al. (2005) conducted an observational in Admission to medical studies. Retaking tests vs. First-time test taking was evaluated on Test scores and prediction of academic performance. Retaking medical school admission tests increased scores by 0.33 to 0.5 standard deviations, but achieving the same score on the first attempt predicted higher academic performance.
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