Results of the study support the findings that transfer students falter most frequently during their initial term or two, and then adjust rapidly to their new environment. (Author)

A plea is made to develop curriculum guidelines and an accreditation body to evaluate and accredit professional preparation programs in the field. The key to excellence is described in terms of quality programs as related to appropriate curriculum offerings, adequate learning resources, and defined standards of acceptable performance. (Author)

The present study provides evidence to suggest that in naming students the college should seek to enroll, faculty members tend to choose students who are most like themselves--male, bright, high academic achievers, desiring to pursue graduate work. (Author)

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)

Results from 109 of 110 large universities showed a national increase in new black freshman enrollment from three percent in 1969 to six percent in 1973. Schools most successful in enrolling blacks tended to emphasize academic programs, and least successful schools tended to emphasize money. (Author)

Examined predictors of academic achievement of 111 adult female students to provide information fo reentry admission criteria. Results showed self-confidence and past academic records, even when dated, offered a sound basis for predicting performance. Age, children, and years away from school were unrelated to success. (JAC)

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)

A program to enroll Vietnam veterans in college through recruitment and open admission was evaluated. Results indicated that many new freshmen veterans were inadequately prepared for college and were less likely to complete the academic year in good standing than their nonveteran classmates. (Author)

For 75 Mexican-American students in a transition year program at selective private colleges, multiple regression analysis revealed that nontraditional predictors such as low income, English difficulty, denied regular college admission, and high school underachievement with high IQ accounted for more variance in first year college success than did…

This investigation revealed that there is a difference in academic achievement among the transfer categories, regional, outside, native, as well as the sex and classification categories. These differences still exist when the groups are equated for ability. Results suggest that the three types should be treated as distinct groups in enrollment…

Investigated the relationships of attitude changes among 90 undergraduates who participated in study-abroad programs in four European countries with certain characteristics and experiences of the participants. The results may be useful in selecting students, in structuring study-abroad programs, and in providing directions for future research.…

Surveyed college admissions offices (N=236) to determine the current status and perceived usefulness of letters of recommendation. Results show 87% of respondents required or considered letters of recommendation. They were considered useful in revealing personal qualities, particularly of handicapped and minority applicants, which could offset…

International student admissions in universities can be facilitated by multivariate statistical procedures. On the basis of existing data on student characteristics, predictions can be made regarding performance of applicants. These predictions consider personal variables, knowledge of English, and various indicators of academic performance.…

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)