Preparations and Performances of Prospective Graduates' Students on the National Exit Exam: A Case of Hope Enterprises University College

Abstract

This study investigated the preparedness and performance of HEUC prospective graduates on the National Exit Exam. The study was conducted with randomly selected 204 students through cluster sampling and survey data, and qualitative opinions were collected from 162 respondents (80%). In addition, open-ended questions were given to ten lecturers on the subject matter. In addition, 2023 prospective graduates’ 425 CGPA and the results of their exit exams were compared. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research analyzed student perceptions of tutorial services using an international problem-based learning instrument and compared HEUC student achievements on the exit exam to their CGPA. Key findings include a positive correlation between CGPA and exit exam performance, suggesting that tutorial services and model exams contribute to success. However, gender was found to have no significant impact on exit exam results. Qualitative data revealed that students generally rated tutorial services and model exams more positively than the national exam, although limitations in data availability prevented a more in-depth analysis. Based on these findings, the study recommends that HEUC continue offering tutorial services and model exams to enhance student preparation for the National Exit Exam. Future research should explore additional factors influencing exit exam performance and consider expanding data access for more comprehensive analysis.