Developing a model based on 360 degree feedback for the evaluation of academic performance of students admitted without university entrance exam for graduate studies

The purpose of this study was to develop a model based on 360-degree feedback for the evaluation of academic performance of students admitted without university entrance exam for graduate studies. Statistical population was included 1507 students admitted for graduate studies at Semnan University، in which 306 students were selected by using a stratified random sampling method as the sample. For data collection، a researcher''s made questionnaire for measuring the academic performance in four dimensions was used. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed. For data analysis in addition to descriptive statistics، inferential statistics like T-student and McNamara tests were utilized. The results showed that students admitted without entrance examination has earned higher points in terms of education، academic ability and continuing education. However، there was no significant difference between the two classes of students in terms of research ability، dissertation grade، employment opportunity and finding a suitable job.