The paper examines issues for consideration by students with special needs who are interested in postsecondary education. Information is provided in the form of answers to frequently asked questions including: where should a student begin in making plans for postsecondary education? what kinds of general concerns should a student consider in…

Barriers faced by 42 nontraditional age women (age 35 or above) enrolled as freshman in four state institutions in Oregon were studied, based on a demographic survey and interviews. The following types of barriers were identified: (1) social barriers, constraints brought about through economics, age, family or community attitudes, or sex-role…

This booklet presents tips for high school freshmen who plan to go to college after graduation. Reasons are given for students to begin college planning in the ninth grade and the issues of high school classes and money for college tuition are discussed. Basic skills needed in reading, writing, oral communications, mathematics, and reasoning are…

The National College Counseling Project (NCCP), formed in September 1983, examined the status of college counseling in schools across the country. Specifically, the goal was to learn what role college counseling plays in enhancing student aspirations for a satisfying future, as well as in helping students gain admission to the college most…

Guidelines for students preparing for college admissions interviews are presented, including results of a survey of admissions directors. Questionnaire responses were obtained from all but three directors of 48 public and 52 private colleges and universities, including the Ivy League and highly competitive schools and each state's main state…

Describes what is perceived as a largely ignored crisis on campus, the status of the so-called middle managers of support services. Probes the condition of one subgroup, admissions officers, and reports on the author's observations of their situation, especially as it is found in private colleges and universities. (Author)

Student characteristics such as character, motivation, personality, maturity, creativity and judgment are examined to evaluate the relative utility of various procedures used in college admissions, to suggest possible new ways to use these procedures, and to explore less common procedures. The basic structure of this review is taken from that of…

Admissions data and procedures are presented and analyzed to point out some of the salient aspects of the admissions operation for the benefit of faculty. Of concern are the past, present, and future admissions conditions. A possible result of the study is that admissions officers at the college are giving applicants more careful attention and the…

Presents keynote opening address from 43rd National Conference of the National Association of College Admission Counselors. Discusses options in higher education, student needs, trends in education, and the transition from high school to college. Considers various roles of admissions counselors in promoting student development. (NB)

Describes the SHARE program (Students Helping Admissions in the Recruitment Effort), a highly successful program at the University of Texas in Austin designed to recruit minority students. The SHARE program uses student volunteers who contact minority students through school visits and telephone recruiting. (JAC)

Discusses the changing role of admissions officers which corresponds to the declining student enrollment rate. Looks at changes in higher education over the past 15 years, and considers such issues as marketing, consumerism, and integrity as they relate to college admissions. (WAS)

Admissions committees are becoming more sensitive to nongrade variables in the selection process of professional college applicants. One method of providing useful and revealing information is shown to be through a structured personal interview, such as the "SRI Dentist Perceiver," developed by Selection Research, Inc., in Lincoln,…

A new admissions or high school relations program has originated in Wisconsin. In 1979, a schedule of 15 Wisconsin Post-Secondary Planning Programs was completed on a statewide basis to conserve resources and provide broader information to high school seniors. (Author)

This exploratory study examined the effectiveness of College Fairs in the school-to-college articulation process. The results indicated a favorable response by particular publics to the major functions of College Fairs, although only one Fair, in Washington, D. C., was examined. (Author)

This article describes the admission process at Harvard from the preliminary readings by two or more admissions committee members to review by the full committee. Focusing on a panel meeting to narrow down the number of applicants from a particular region, the author stresses the care given each application. (Author)