Students Helping Other Students is the basis of success for the Admissions Representative program at the University of New Hampshire. Through such a program, students enrolled at an institution assist prospective students and the professional staff by interviewing, giving tours, and generally assisting in a "paraprofessional" capacity. (Author)

Describes a program called Athletes for a Better Education (AFBE) which is a year-round academic-athletic-counseling program for outstanding high school athletes. It consists of three phases: a summer residential camp; follow-up programs; college placement and culminating activities. Discusses the current collegiate-athletic scandals. (RC)

Describes an informational program called Guidance Information System (GIS) which enables admission officers to counsel and advise high school students on various college and career options. Discusses the use of GIS in a visitation program, the role of GIS in recruitment philosophy, and university use of GIS. (RC)

Admissions and public affairs offices often work together but usually at arm's length. New College of the University of South Florida, faced with severe staff and budget cutbacks, decided to formalize a closer relationship between the two offices to help increase enrollment. The relationship proved an effective, goal-oriented arrangement. (Author)

Describes the use of scattergrams which aid counselors in identifying consistent patterns in the admissions process and provide students and parents with "visual" advice in choosing a college. (Author)

Describes a two-step process that helps high school students to focus on their values, interests and abilities and to set future educational and career program goals. The method described includes the writing of a personal resume and an autobiographical essay. (RC)

To achieve successful articulation between secondary school and college for students, guidance counselors and college admissions representatives are both involved in "the high school visit." Taking into consideration needs of all participants becomes of primary importance. This article highlights the Shaker High School program attempting to…

Parents of current students can be used effectively in the admissions recruiting program if you have a well-conceived program for using their talents and interests. (Author)

Through collaboration, private colleges can communicate with a larger audience of high school students from which to draw a freshman class. (Author)

This article is a brief summary of the method of college advising used at St. Albans. It is in the form of a letter from an "old pro" to a neophyte. The author feels it is a useful checklist for college counselors, particularly those new to the business. It might also serve as a yardstick for experienced counselors who can measure their…