The survey has found that admissions procedures for adults are generally not handled in any special way. The author believes that as long as adult students constitute a growing minority group on campuses, they need special visibility and concern. (Author)

Predictability of GPA of college students who successfully appealed admission denial was evaluated by a reciprocal averages technique. Index scores for these high-risk students obtained from 5 of 23 variables correlated significantly with GPA in developmental and cross-validation samples. A trial use of the index to screen in applicants was…

Presents the drastic effects that selection on several variables can sometimes have on the validity of predictor variables. Discusses practical implications of correcting correlations for selection effects and reporting results of validity studies. (Author)

The study concludes that while students' expectations and perceptions differ among institutions, some unrealistic expectations may be characteristic of college students in general. (Author)

Alienation is viewed as a relatively stable and enduring characteristic of individuals. Significant correlations were found between the alienation scale, administered before matriculation, and three indices of adjustment in the freshman year (i.e., the adjustment scale, an activities checklist, and attrition). (Author)

Of the prospective students, 16 percent cited costs as the major reason for not attending and 30 percent said that tuition was an important factor in their decision not to enroll. Of those who cited costs as their primary reason, 60 percent did not apply for financial aid. (Author)

This study reports on a survey of admission deans at selected law and medical schools to determine their attitudes toward applicants who had graduated by means of some time-shortening mechanism such as early admission or an accelerated degree. Results indicate that admission deans would view such a candidate less favorably. (Author)

Reports the Black and minority recruiting program experience at a highly selective, specialized institution. Reports that this select population is highly recruited and chooses among several equally attractive options. Suggests focused counseling and earlier and more aggressive recruiting activities are needed. (Author)

The Preadmission Counseling Program produces better informed students and fewer no-shows from application to matriculation. The home visit group had the greatest "show" rate and were better persisters. The resources committed produced a good investment. (JAC)