TABLE 2. .
Description of sample and groups: academic preparation (reader ratings), academic interests, and demographics
| Description of sample | Comparison group | Study group |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (% in group) | ||
| Total number of responses | 500 | 31 |
| Mean reader rating in high school | ||
| Achievement scorea | 4.36 ± 0.03 | 4.37 ± 0.13 |
| Curriculum scorea | 4.10 ± 0.03 | 4.12 ± 0.12 |
| Academic interests | ||
| Prematriculation interest in biology (ranked 1 or 2) | 157 (31%) | 14 (45%) |
| Prematriculation interest in chemistry (ranked 1 or 2) | 79 (16%) | 7 (23%) |
| Self-reported demographic information | ||
| Gender identity | ||
| Female | 343 (69%) | 19 (61%) |
| Male | 157 (31%) | 12 (39%) |
| Total well represented (WR)-identifying students | 288 (58%) | 12 (39%) |
| White | 176 (35%) | 8 (26%) |
| Asian | 100 (20%) | 4 (13%) |
| Non-Hispanic or did not indicate an ethnicity | 12 (2%) | 0 (0%) |
| Total underrepresented (UR)-identifying students | 212 (42%) | 19 (61%) |
| Black | 104 (21%) | 12 (39%) |
| Hispanic/Latino | 95 (19%) | 7 (23%) |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 11 (2%) | 0 (0%) |
aReader ratings are assigned to each application upon review by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Each application is read by two reviewers, each of whom assigns a score of 1–5 on six different scales. Scales include strength of high school curriculum, high school achievements, application essay, extra- and cocurricular experiences, letters of recommendation, and test scores. These ratings may be used as proxies for academic background and preparedness.