College Admission Test, General Weighted Average and Licensure Examination for Teachers Performance of One State University in the Philippines

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the academic and licensure performance of graduates from West Visayas State University-Himamaylan City Campus (WVSU-HCC) from 2014 to 2023. Specifically, it sought to: (1) assess the graduates’ performance in the College Admission Test (CAT) and their General Weighted Average (GWA); (2) compare their performance in the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) with the national passing rate; (3) determine the significant relationships between CAT and LET, and GWA and LET; and (4) identify predictors of LET performance. Anchored in the positivist paradigm, the study employed a descriptive-correlational research design using quantitative methods. The respondents were BEEd and BSEd graduates with complete data on CAT, GWA, and LET. Data were retrieved from institutional and government records. Findings revealed that CAT performance was generally in the “low” to “average” range, with a downward trend in recent years. Conversely, the students’ GWAs showed a positive trajectory, improving to a “very good” level in the later years. LET performance of both BEEd and BSEd graduates consistently surpassed the national passing rate from 2018 to 2023. A significant positive correlation between CAT and LET in 2019, and a consistent, strong negative correlation between GWA and LET across all examined years were found—indicating that higher academic performance predicted better LET results. The findings affirm GWA as a strong predictor of LET performance, while the predictive value of CAT may vary. The study underscores the value of academic achievement in licensure success and suggests enhancements in student admission and academic support.