Academic success and early career outcomes: Can honors alumni be distinguished from non-honors alumni? |
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| Authors: | A Kool M T Mainhard A D C Jaarsma M Brekelmans P van Beukelen |
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| Institution: | 1. Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands;2. Center for Research and Innovation in Medical Education, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands;3. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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| Abstract: | This study compared Dutch alumni who previously participated in an honors program (n = 72) to non-honors alumni who entered university as high-achieving high school students (n = 72) with regard to (1) final university grade point average (GPA) and (2) early career outcomes. Final grades were drawn from university files. Using an online questionnaire, participants were asked to rate themselves on work engagement and other characteristics in their current jobs. Results indicate that, compared to the non-honors control group, honors alumni had a higher study GPA at the end of their studies and higher work engagement after graduation, while job characteristics were found to be similar. Implications for educators and job recruiters are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Honors high-achieving students academic achievement alumni early career |
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