Table 4 Criteria indicating applicant is not a “good fit” through qualitative analysis
From: Assessing the significance of course materials for graduate program admission
Variables | n | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
Poor Writing Skills | 9 | (39%) |
General Writing Skills | 6 | (26%) |
Writing Sample Evaluation | 3 | (13%) |
Poor Academic Achievement | 10 | (43%) |
Lack of Quality Communication Skills | 5 | (22%) |
General Oral Communication Skills | 3 | (13%) |
English Skills | 2 | (6%) |
Lack of Professionalism | 6 | (26%) |
General Professionalism | 1 | (4%) |
Boundaries | 2 | (6%) |
Professional Representation of Self | 3 | (13%) |
Lack of Fit to the Program | 6 | (26%) |
Interest in Doctoral Studies | 2 | (6%) |
Candidate & Program Goals & Strengths | 2 | (6%) |
Commitment to Program Requirements | 2 | (6%) |
Lack of Understanding of the Field | 4 | (17%) |
Weak Recommendations | 4 | (17%) |
Lack of Engagement Beyond Academics | 5 | (22%) |
General Community Engagement | 4 | (17%) |
Field-Related Engagement | 1 | (4%) |