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Somers, Patricia – Journal of Student Financial Aid, 1993
A study of applicants to an urban public university investigated the effect of scholarship size on attendance and persistence, impact of scholarship students on the school, and potential effects of different distributions of scholarship funds. Results suggest institutions using large scholarships should examine yield and persistence rates. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, College Applicants, Cost Effectiveness
Peer reviewedCarbino, Rosemarie; Morgenbesser, Mel – Journal of Education for Social Work, 1982
A steep and continuing national decline in master's program applications is influencing applicant pool composition, enrollments, and programs. Reasons include immediate and long-term economic considerations and current lessened interest in social reform and human service. Both educational and professional questions are raised by these…
Descriptors: Career Choice, College Applicants, Declining Enrollment, Educational Trends
