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Download full textLim, Carmen H. J.; Gill, Tim – Cambridge University Press & Assessment, 2023
This report looks at the provision of A level subjects in England in 2019. Provision in a subject is defined as the number or percentage of schools with at least one student taking the subject. It could be argued that this may not cover all of the 'provision' since schools might offer to provide a subject, but none of their students wants to study…
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, Access to Education, Institutional Characteristics, Student Characteristics
Lim, Carmen H. J.; Gill, Tim – Cambridge University Press & Assessment, 2023
This report looks at the provision of A level subjects in England in 2018. Provision in a subject is defined as the number or percentage of schools with at least one student taking the subject. It could be argued that this may not cover all of the 'provision' since schools might offer to provide a subject, but none of their students wants to study…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Institutional Characteristics, Admission Criteria, Student Characteristics
Regional Educational Laboratory Pacific, 2021
The "Using High School and College Data to Predict Teacher Candidates' Performance on the Praxis at Unibetsedåt Guåhan (University of Guam)" study examined which student demographic and academic preparation characteristics predict passing the Praxis® Core test and each of its subtests at the Unibetsedåt Guåhan (University of Guam, UOG)…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, College Admission, Admission Criteria
Direct linkMilkman, Martin I.; Marjadi, Riza; McCoy, James P. – Journal of Economic Education, 2016
This is the first article that compares terminal master's degree programs in economics from universities that have a PhD program in economics with those that do not offer PhD programs in economics. The authors compare these differences based on surveys in 2002 and 2012. They examine differences in general program characteristics, department…
Descriptors: Masters Programs, Doctoral Programs, Economics Education, Comparative Analysis
Dynarski, Mark; Rui,Ning; Webber, Ann; Gutmann, Babette – National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, 2018
The District of Columbia (DC) Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP) was created by Congress in 2004 to provide tuition vouchers to low-income DC parents who want their child to attend a private school. Reauthorized in 2011 by the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act, the program places a priority on serving students leaving…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Scholarships, Educational Vouchers, Low Income Students
Blackburn, Lucy Hunter; Kadar-Satat, Gitit; Riddell, Sheila; Weedon, Elisabet – Sutton Trust, 2016
Access to universities across the United Kingdom remains a challenge despite improvements in recent years. Those challenges are still more marked in Scotland than in the other nations, as this report shows. This report lays bare the extent of the challenge. Scotland has a different approach to higher education. It no longer charges tuition fees,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Access to Education, Higher Education, Economically Disadvantaged
Jennings, Jennifer L.; Pallas, Aaron M. – Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University (NJ1), 2010
No study has comprehensively examined what types of students are attending new small schools in New York City and whether these students have different characteristics, on average, than students at the schools they replaced. This study fills this gap by comparing the characteristics of entering new small high school students with those of all…
Descriptors: High Schools, Student Characteristics, Small Schools, Educational Policy
Provasnik, Stephen; Planty, Michael – National Center for Education Statistics, 2008
"The Condition of Education" summarizes leading developments and trends in education using the latest available data. The report, which is required by law, is an indicator report intended for a general audience of readers who are interested in education. The indicators represent a consensus of professional judgment on the most…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Student Characteristics, College Students, Academic Persistence
Peer reviewedBarrett, E.; Powell, J. P. – Higher Education, 1980
A novel, liberal admissions procedure used for students over 25 at the University of New South Wales (Australia) is described and its effectiveness evaluated. Extensive interview and questionnaire data are reported on student motivation, expectation, and adjustment problems. Academic performance is shown to be consistently superior to traditional…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Admission Criteria, Adult Students, College Admission
University System of Georgia, Atlanta. – 1987
Data concerning the University System of Georgia are presented for 1986-1987, with attention to students, college programs and degrees, faculty and staff, finance, facilities, and research and service activities. Data includes: headcount and full-time equivalent enrollment, enrollment by class and declared major, admission standards, geographic…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Faculty, College Students, Degrees (Academic)
Peer reviewedLowenthal, Werner – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1981
The degree to which the PCAT, SAT, grade point average, and other admission criteria can predict student academic performance in a school of pharmacy and on professional licensing examinations is assessed. The performance of pharmacy students on quantitative admission measures, academic courses and licensing examinations are analyzed and compared.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Admission Criteria, Certification, College Entrance Examinations
Bradsen, J. R.; Farrington, J. A. – Australian Universities' Review, 1986
A study of applicants, matriculating students, and transfer students of the University of Adelaide (Australia) Faculty of Law examines applicant and student characteristics and performance in specific law school courses. Other factors such as performance in elective subjects, sex differences, withdrawal from school, and socioeducational background…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Applicants
Ramsden, Brian – Universities UK, 2006
This is a report of the Strand 1 element of the Universities UK project to examine part-time students and part-time study within the United Kingdom. The aim of Strand 1 of this project is to set out, as far as possible, factual information about students studying part-time and following programmes of study leading to higher education…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Adult Education, Foreign Countries, Data Analysis
Humphries, Jennifer, Ed.; Knight-Grofe, Janine, Ed.; Klabunde, Niels, Ed. – Canadian Bureau for International Education, 2009
The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) regularly evaluates the experience of international students in Canada through a benchmarking survey. Canada First 2009 represents the fourth time CBIE has conducted this research. Previous editions appeared in 1988, 1999 and 2004. This year's survey used a revised questionnaire similar to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Surveys, Benchmarking, Student Experience
State Univ. of New York, Albany. Office of Admissions and Financial Aid Affairs. – 1975
The State University of New York compiles an information manual about freshman admission to the baccalaureate programs throughout the state. A profile summary for the four-year colleges and university centers is charted. An outline of costs and financial assistance available is provided to help the prospective student understand and prepare for…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Freshmen, College Housing, Curriculum
