While American community colleges are highly regarded for providing access to higher education for many students, especially those from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, many of those students never make significant progress in earning a baccalaureate degree. In order to do so, they must successfully transfer to a four-year institution. For…

This directory of 136 postsecondary programs serving deaf and hard of hearing students in North America is based on a 1994 survey. Introductory material provides guidance for the student, including answers to frequently asked questions and suggestions for counselors such as guidelines to help students choose the most appropriate program. Program…

This handbook is a year-by-year planning guide to college preparatory activities for high school students and it begins with the 9th grade. These topics are included: (1) introduction to planning and the decision-making process; (2) educational and occupational alternatives; (3) considerations in choosing a college; (4) types of academic…

A study was conducted at North Shore Community College (NSCC) to determine whether there was a particular score on the General Education Development (GED) Writing Skills Test that would predict a passing score for GED recipients on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) General English Composition Examination. A total of 73 GED recipients…

Article focused on the need for productive change in the university structure in order to permit student admission to higher education. (RK)

A handbook on the medical school admissions process is presented, offering a first hand account of what works. Six chapters discuss the following topics and subtopics: (1) premedical preparation (planning undergraduate study and picking the right college); (2) power techniques for higher grades (techniques for grade point success, improving grades…

This survey report describes the state of minorities in the public schools according to data from the Public School Survey (PSS) of 1985 and the Current Population Report (CPR) of April 1988. Principal findings were as follows: (1) minority enrollment fluctuates by school size, school type, district size, and region; (2) percentage of minority…

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…

As of September 10, 1987, 7,387 students had applied for admission to the Community College of Philadelpia (CCP) for the fall 1987 semester. Less than 65% of the applicants were enrolled in CCP courses after the first week of the term. A comparison of the characteristics of the matriculants and non-matriculants revealed: (1) of the…

Four separate sections comprise this directory: a descriptive list of financial aid programs designed primarily or exclusively for the disabled and their families; a list of state sources of benefits; an annotated bibliography of directories listing general financial aid programs; and a set of five indexes (program title, sponsoring organization,…

Designed as a guide for El Camino College (ECC) students considering transfer to a four-year institution, this booklet explains each step in the transfer process. Section A focuses on considerations in selecting a transfer institution that fits the student's educational goals and needs, including the existence of a bachelor's and graduate degree…

Recruiting and admissions trends at Trinity University during 1981-1984 are discussed, with attention to freshman applicants, tuition and room deposits, and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores. Fluctuations in the rate of receipt of applications within a year seemed to be influenced most by deadlines. The rates at which applications were…

This fact sheet provides a checklist for selecting a college. Student objectives and college characteristics are considered and 17 educational and personal interest areas frequently cited as important by students are listed. Other areas covered include: computer programs and guidebooks, sources for gathering information, applying for admission,…

Information on schooling in 50 countries is provided in the third volume of a handbook on the placement of foreign graduate students. For each country, guidelines concerning placement in U.S. graduate programs are provided. In addition, country profiles cover: years of study included at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels; diplomas,…

A model in which nonprice rationing has two effects on the number of medical school applicants in the United States is specified and estimated for the 1951-76 period. The results indicate that low acceptance rates discourage many potential applicants and that a fairly large and constant percentage of rejected applicants can be expected to reapply.…