The Comparison of Learning Achievement of Undergraduate Student in Thai Program, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University Admitted through the Thai University Central Admission System (TCAS) Academic Year 2023

Abstract

This research aims to compare of learning achievement of undergraduate students in Thai program, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, who were admitted through the Thai University Central Admission System (TCAS) academic year 2023. The comparison is based on the admission round, school group, and admission program. A total of 202 first-year undergraduate students were included in the study. The research revealed that students admitted through different TCAS rounds had significantly differing academic achievements at the 0.05 level. Students admitted in rounds 1/2 demonstrated the highest learning achievement, with most having cumulative GPAs (CUM-GPAs) between 3.51 and 4.00, followed by those admitted in rounds 3 and 2, respectively. Furthermore, no significant differences in academic achievements were found between students from general schools and science schools in TCAS rounds 1/2 and 2. However, in TCAS round 3, students from science schools showed significantly higher academic achievements than those from general schools at the 0.05 level.  In addition, students admitted through both unclassified and classified admission programs in TCAS rounds 1/2 demonstrated the highest academic achievement. The findings of this study may serve as evidence-based input for enhancing student admission strategies and informing the formulation of educational policies at the Faculty of Science, Mahidol University in future academic years.