An admissions staffer is basically a recruiter, not a counselor, and the title of "counselor" should therefore be reserved solely for those people who are professionally trained and located in a counseling position. (Author)

Article contains recommendations for counselors so that they might become more familiar with the problems and functions of admissions committees. (Author)

Warns that trends toward early admissions require increasing counselor attention to the special needs and expectations of younger students. Uses the experience of Clarkson College of Technology to illustrate ways of helping students make decisions about early admission and make a smooth transition from high school to college. (JAC)