Explored gender, social class, and ethnic issues in parental involvement in students' choice of higher education. Parent and student interviews indicated that gender was a significant factor. Most interviewees were mothers and daughters who were considering higher education. Discusses how gender is inflected in the choice processes, illustrating…

Argues that, although the U.S. has dropped to sixth in the world in high school graduation rates and ranks last when comparing gains in enrolling youth in college during the last decade, the country still wins on economic measures. Adds that, because of sheer size, the U.S. also has more top students. (Contains 10 references.) (NB)

This article discusses how by taking a proactive role, high school counselors can help parents prepare for the adjustment of sending their children to college and also support family cohesion. (GCP)

Describes institutional tracking in Japan, examining the process of advancing from middle school to high school to college (accounting for social origin effects). Results support a tournament-like mobility for people in Japan's higher education system, where those who move down do not move up again. Results also suggest that social origin matters,…

Describes programs at Montana State University, Bozeman, that cooperate with tribally controlled community colleges to provide opportunities for American Indian transfer students. Focuses on training in health sciences, engineering, public service, and educational administration and on efforts to ease students' transition to university life. (SV)

Describes program to instruct teachers on how to write effective letters of recommendation for their students in the college admissions process. Claims this program represents a way to serve the needs of students, helping them to make a more successful match between their abilities and their postsecondary placements. (ABL)

Questions whether some college recruitment tactics are ethical and if such tactics erode consumer confidence in college admission process in general. Lists National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) Principles of Good Practice most frequently abused by educational institutions. Recommends colleges make greater effort to ensure…

Understanding international affairs today requires multiple perspectives. College-bound high school students must possess a world history background, an international system perspective, and an understanding of "normal" international conflict, noncoercive techniques of statecraft, and the importance of nonstate actors in international politics.…

Before tackling college level courses in U.S. diplomatic history, students shoud be well-grounded in facts about American isolationism, expansionism, the Monroe Doctrine, major wars, relations with the major powers, the Open Door policy, the Cold War, and Vietnam--all national security manifestations. Open-minded instruction is essential. (MLH)

Discusses reasons for the continuing importance of transfer education. Examines the economic and organizational culture contexts of transfer. Describes a step-wise strategy colleges can use to design policies and programs for transfer. (DMM)

Examined level of satisfaction with guidance services as reported by college-bound high school seniors participating in American College Testing Assessment Program. Investigated general trends in satisfaction from 1973-1974 to 1983-1984 and took in-depth look at satisfaction expressed in 1985-1986 by different subgroups of senior students,…

Students who enjoy the advantage of a good world geography course in high school are receiving a firm basis for subsequent learning as college students and future citizens. Geography builds on a world image that furthers understanding of a totally integrated community by reaching beyond country and region. Includes two references. (MLH)

The article describes a one-day on-campus program designed for college-bound students with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers, and counselors. The program provides a forum in which the issues, concerns, hopes, fears, and questions regarding college as a postsecondary option are discussed. (Author/DB)

Discusses preparing students for college admission requirements, specifically outlining desired English curriculum for college admission credit and suggesting how to advise students. One high school's English curriculum options are appended, as is a list of 56 colleges and universities surveyed to find out what they expect from high school English…

Examines partnership between students, parents, and counselors during transition from high school to college and offers unique interactive method for helping students with their choices about college. (NB)