The study attempted to determine the effect of availability of scholarships and loans on the career choice of high school juniors and seniors. A survey of 911 college-bound students revealed that 89 percent considered availability of scholarships important to career choice, and 84 percent considered loan availability important. (CH)

The Pre-College Program (PCP) promotes high school completion and college graduation of disadvantaged students who show potential in mathematics and natural science. Follow-up study of 157 PCP participants revealed that PCP participants completed high schools, tended to enter post-secondary training, and tended to enter into mathematics or science…

Describes a study of community college transfer students who completed bachelor's degrees to determine whether they followed the stereotyped pattern of enrollment in a community college directly after high school and in a university after two years. Indicates that many students do not follow a direct route from high school to community college to…

Presents findings from a survey of art faculty in two-year colleges in Illinois, focusing on community college art departments and their faculty, articulation agreements between two- and four-year college art programs in Illinois, two-year college art curricula and their transfer orientation, transfer difficulties and student follow-up, and…

Reports on the work of the Center for the Study of Community Colleges in helping two-year colleges to define and establish their rates of transfer. Presents the outcomes of 1990 forums where study participants discussed problems and issues in data collection. (DMM)

A trend toward tighter college admissions standards, because more students are coming to college ill-prepared for academic work, is seen as a lack of commitment to helping students succeed. Developmental or remedial studies programs, established early to assist largely white populations, are mistakenly attributed to growing African-American…

A sampling of what is available, along with ordering information, of computer software programs that provide interactive career and college information and guidance that students can explore on their own. (MLF)

Describes one high school's program to address concerns of parents and students regarding college admission tests, not through a quick-fix strategy, but by making testing an integral part of the education process. The plan described consists of three main parts: demystifying the process, developing a partnership with the school and family, and…

Surveyed 727 principal admission officers at private, 4-year undergraduate liberal arts colleges in U.S. concerning direct mail marketing. Found that 87 percent of respondents reported currently using direct mail marketing, suggesting that it represents a fundamental building block for vast majority of inquiry and applicant pools. Concludes that,…

As more students with learning disabilities are enrolling in college, a formalized collaborative transition model at the high school level is needed. This paper discusses roles of various transition team members, including the student, parents, transition case managers, guidance counselors, school psychologists, rehabilitation counselors, and…

Presents observations and suggestions that resulted from survey of more than 200 public and private school counselors in New York and Connecticut and personal interviews with 85 respondents concerning their role in helping high school students prepare for and apply to college. Emphasizes importance of sharing data with other professionals and…

A survey of 250 colleges and universities gathered information on the use of market research concerning admitted applicants. Results indicated over half the institutions use market research and offer information about specific methodologies, budgetary support, and use of results. A content analysis of questionnaires used is also presented.…

Provides a list of books considered by scholars to be important for African American college freshmen to read. The recommendations are accompanied by reasons as to why these books may have a profound effect on the lives of these students. (GLR)

Compared Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores of coached and uncoached students (over 1,100) generally and relative to sex, race, high school attended, when coaching occurred, and specific coaching course taken. Found average coaching effect of 6 points on verbal section of SAT and 18 points on mathematics section. Reviews claims made by several…

One District of Columbia high school offers a program designed to attract and introduce high school students to teaching. It is one of several such programs nationwide. Most candidates come from school systems with high percentages of minority students. The program hopes to help ease the shortage of minority teachers. (SM)