Guidelines are provided to help coaches counsel high school athletes about college selection and admissions. The needs of both the average and the exceptional athlete are considered. A checklist for student use in rating colleges and a coach's counseling checklist are included, as well as a resource list. (IAH)

Discusses the special needs of students transferring from colleges that have failed. Student reactions, academic issues, financial issues, social issues and choice of a new college are discussed as well as the possibility of a successful department being absorbed into a new institution. (JAC)

Alumni can serve many functions in college admission work. The alumni's greatest asset in admission work is their experience of the alma mater. Having alumni meet with potential students may be the best use of alumni by admission officers. Alumni can meet with prospective students in a variety of contexts. When meeting with students at a function…

Discusses student reactions to college recruitment/admissions practices. Students indicated campus atmosphere, academic program and campus visits influenced the choice of a college. They want good information on which to make a decision and want to be treated as individuals. (JAC)

Information on four-year accredited institutions of higher education is presented in four volumes in an early retrievable format to cover the regions of the United States: the northeast, southeast, west, and midwest. It is designed to help counselors, parents, college-bound students, and continuing education students choose a school that best…

Outlines a step-by-step approach for guidance counselors in holding a preliminary college planning conference with high school juniors and their families in order to help students subsequently deal with possible rejection from a college. (TE)

This handbook consists of five staff training packages, four of which constitute a series of four one-half-day workshops for institutional staff--administrators, faculty, librarians, and student services staff--who work with adults returning to school. These training packages may be used independently, sequentially over time, or together for an…

Advice about planning and preparing for campus visits and interviews is provided to college-bound students. The decision of whether or not to go for a campus visit and when to go is covered, along with planning and specific arrangements, such as contacting the admissions office. Also considered are what to look for on campus, how to read a college…

This guide contains an overview and procedures for the development of three sound slide/tape programs--Application Process, Academic Advising Process, and Registration Process. The tapes are intended to enhance the factors that facilitate, and to moderate the influence of those that impede, adults in negotiating the admissions process. Their…

Describes how high school students interested in pursuing a career in art can have their work evaluated by portfolio examiners from the admissions offices of art schools. Suggests that art teachers should make more use of these occasions by accompanying students and preparing them to accept criticism. (KM)

Endorsed by five national educational organizations (the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the American Council on Education, the College Entrance Examination Board, the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals), the fact sheet outlines…

An annotated bibliography of 56 books and articles published in 1986 and 1987 which provide information about college and university rankings is divided into six sections: (1) ranking and rating in general; (2) preparatory school guides; (3) college guides; (4) comparative articles; (5) ranking and rating by subject areas; and (6) rankings…

Presents the findings from a national survey of high school counselors on college advising. Some findings indicate that more attention to how counselors undertake the college advising role may be warranted. Includes five tables. (MD)

This volume is a guide for new college admissions recruiters and their supervisors. Chapter 1 discusses office space and related policy and telephone and computer equipment use as well as other important practical information. Chapter 2 discusses the recruiter's duty to become completely informed about his/her institution in various categories.…

The guide offers information on undertaking a comprehensive, well-organized, programmatic approach to college planning. "The College Search: Defining the Problem" provides an overview of college-planning problems and offers solutions. A comprehensive, systematic 6-year time line is included. "Planning for Gifted Students: What Makes Them…