Dr. Susan Niessen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Susan Niessen is an Assistant Professor specializing in educational psychological assessment and psychometrics at the University of Groningen. Her research interests focus on high-stakes testing, predictive validity, and selection psychology, particularly concerning how applicants perceive these processes. She serves as an external reviewer for the Dutch Committee Tests and is involved in the CvTE advice committee for final tracking tests in primary education. Niessen has a strong background in psychometrics and statistics, contributing to academic literature and engaging in various projects related to talent assessment and testing methodologies. Her work encompasses complex assessment tools and their implications in educational settings, making her an integral part of the psychometric community in the Netherlands.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.