National data point up the discouraging plight of many community college students when they attempt to transfer into senior colleges and point to better means of articulation for them. (Editor)

According to the data, persons choosing to attend college as compared to those not choosing to attend would tend to have higher achievement, succorance, and dominance needs. Those choosing not to attend do not have as great a need for leadership and influence, encouragement from others, or handling difficult tasks. (Author)

In order to extend sociological thinking about socialization in secondary schools, I have tested the contention that the social status of a high school independently affects the college-going intentions of its students, using data from a 1955 sample of students in 518 American high schools." (Author)

This study assessed conceptual changes that result from ninth grade and eleventh grade students attending college classes. The results indicate that visitation provides both positive and negative results, that a common view of the institution does not always result and that repeated visitation is desirable. (Author/CG)

From the results of the study it was apparent that both the parents and their college bound sons or daughters feel that the greatest factor influencing choice of college was the advice of parents or other family member. (Author)

Findings suggest that the socioeconomic status of the home background from which students come plays a part in the determination of educational progress. Scores on the Home Index, a measure of this background, relate significantly to both high school graduation and college attendance. (Author)

Describes the most helpful counselor relationship with the college bound student during the frustrating admissions procedure. (IR)

Paper presented at the New York State Federation of Foreign Language Teachers' Meeting, May 2, 1969, Albany, New York. (DS)

Some of the changes that have taken place in Canada since 1974 which affect university admissions are identified, and research relating to those admitted from secondary schools and college is summarized. The results parallel U.S. reports. (MLW)

Fifteen guides to college choice and admission are described and their characteristics and special uses are noted. The guides include primary, secondary, and "insider" sources. Some are traditional information sources for college-bound students, and some are newer publications. (MSE)

Reviews the junior college's evolution into the comprehensive community college, focusing on the role of transfer education and changes in student characteristics. Considers societal and institutional factors affecting the transfer function and problems facing transfer programs, e.g., open admissions, transfer student identification, institutional…