From calls to close borders to intolerance for non-citizens, growing nationalism within the US and other countries threatens the global nature of higher education. How are college counselors advising students in this new political climate? And are there differences depending on where counselors reside in the world? "The Journal" asked…

This article presents an interview with Joe F. Head, Dean of University Admissions and Enrollment Services at Kennesaw State University (KSU) in Georgia, who has more than 35 years of experience in admissions and enrollment services. After completing an M.Ed. in higher education at Georgia Southern University, Head immediately landed a position as…

Explores the role of proprietary counseling and offers thoughts on becoming an independent counselor. Sees independent counselor boom as a symptom of a systematic counseling failure and sees the problem as the profession's failure to develop a rational single-application system. (NB)

In this article, the author describes "reading season," the time of year when admission counselors witness the beauty of the educational process that produces not only outstanding students, but altruistic, artistic, athletic, and creative young men and women. She also discusses "decision time," the period when an applicant is notified of his or…

Presents 20 secrets from author's 20 years in the field of college admission. Discusses issues related to self-respect, enthusiasm, colleagues, relationships, education, time, sensitivity, optimism, fun, thoroughness, willingness, energy, the National Association of College Admission Counselors, teams, yielding, youth, enrollment, appreciation,…

In recent years, not only have the roles of the high school counselor and the college admissions officer changed, but in some ways they have almost reversed themselves. This has called for major adjustments on the part of both, but overall the prospects are promising and positive. (Author)

States that the process for college admissions has become stressful for students, families, and counselors. Discusses the process from different perspectives to determine if there are better ways to accomplish the steps involved. Examines issues of early decision, use of college rankings, making admission policies available on the web, helping…

This document is a personal account of a college admission professional that traveled to meet perspective students. Out of 44 schools that he visited, the final school left him with a powerful impression of what this process is for young people and those who make their living working with them. Most people agree that today?s college admission…

Reviews the many ways in which the Association of College Admission Counselors (ACAC) has translated its concerns and ideas into actions, including the building of the College Admission Center, the printing of an information booklet -- ASK US --, the sponsoring of National College Fairs, and publication of the ACAC journal. (ABB)

In this article, the author expresses his concern about the current state of the profession and the changes in college admission processes. Paper has been replaced with computers, counseling has been replaced with marketing, and the emphasis on "fit" has been replaced by a preoccupation with prestige, or perceived prestige. These changes point to…

Based on information from survey data and personal interviews, offers 16 suggestions for college admission professionals from high school counselors. Concludes by asking college admission professionals to recognize the role played by high school advisors, to give advisors information they can use and pass on, and to consider the value of their…

Considers universal counselor form for school counselors to complete for high school students applying to colleges and universities. Notes usefulness of Common Application produced in cooperation with the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Suggests that colleges belonging to the Common Form system should make their "in-house"…

Key issues in retaining adult students include precourse information and guidance, student induction, creation of an adult learning community, recognition of prior experience and adult concerns and aspirations, student support services, and attention to nonattendance. (SK)

Contends that high school counselors are critical of college ratings because they hinder effective college-choice counseling. Suggests prospective students actively engage in selection process and college admissions counselors stress need for good match between individual and college. (CM)

Interviews at three British further education colleges demonstrate that the meanings of impartiality in preentry adult guidance change with the context. Impartiality is challenged by lack of statutory provision for adult guidance, lack of outreach, and the question of whether impartial guidance is more likely in high-demand courses. (SK)