The purpose of this study was to analyze associations among Graduate Record Examination scores, graduate grade point average, and faculty ratings of success for 311 doctoral students in a School of Education. Moderate correlations obtained between examination scores and the criterion variables of faculty ratings and graduate GPAs. Students in the lowest 10% of the examination score range had significantly lower criterion grades and ratings than those in the highest 10%. Examination scores and score combinations are a useful gross screening indicator of potential success for doctoral study in education.
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