Concludes that the outlook for students transferring from two-year to four-year colleges is improving, due to declining enrollments in four-year colleges, recognition of the academic ability of transfer students, and increased efforts toward transfer student recruitment, cooperation with two-year colleges, and transfer orientation. (JM)

If institutions of higher learning have admissions standards that admit the academically-disadvantaged student, then those same institutions should provide programs to assist the enrollee to be academically successful. (Author)

The proliferation of coaching schools for tests like the SAT and the LSAT is one sign that schools and colleges are changing their foci so that students will be prepared for standard tests, while other skills are being relatively ignored. (Author)

In the prospective student interview, how a counselor communicates can greatly affect the student's college decision. A change, however, from the college-focused to the student-focused interview will not only increase student interest but will also create a more positive image of the college. (Author)

This study identified success-avoidance imagery in the projective test stories of freshmen and senior girls in a Catholic, working-class community. Success-avoidance appeared in 49 percent of the stories but was not significantly higher in seniors or in those planning on college and a career. (Author/SJL)

Because of alleged institutional violations of NACAC's Statement of Principles of Good Practice, the Admissions Practices and Procedures Committee proposed to clarify the wording of Article 11A-8. The goal was to give more order to the undergraduate system of admission notifications and deposits. This article gives the survey results. (Author)

In view of changes in teacher education programs and the "oversupply" of teachers in the nation, it seems important to work with high school students to determine their interests and to select "promising" students who would enter Northern Illinois University in the Teacher Education Program. Considers the Future Teachers of…

High school teachers at the Deer Park High School Art Department are trying to help students cope with one of youth's biggest problems--the future. Their development of a comprehensive career and college information program designed to help a student select a school and profession that will be personally rewarding is discussed. (Author/RK)

This study investigated the perceived value (after several years) of a year-long independent study/mentorship course provided to 90 gifted high school students. Respondents reported that the course had improved their self-esteem; that the mentor was a significant influence and helped in "real life" learning; and that the course helped in career…

Describes the home-grown system of external educational standards and incentives that were created in the early 20th century by college prep schools and the impact this system had on how teachers taught and students learned. Discussions include how standards were used as curricular frameworks and the creation and influence of the College Board…

Applying the principles of latent trait analysis makes it possible to rank order profiles of students seeking college admission in terms of the adequacy of a single score. An illustration using 577 profiles shows that it is possible that only a subset of profiles may require qualitative analysis. (SLD)

Describes the Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art Program for high school students committed to studying art. Outlines portfolio requirements, the evaluation process, and depicts student work. (KM)

Discusses techniques secondary school counselors can use to help parents understand and negotiate the college admissions process, including encouraging parental self-assessment; assisting parents to assess student; giving parents special tips; and maintaining open and ethical communication. (ABL)

Reports on a national survey of community college journalism and mass communication department heads conducted to determine faculty members' perceptions of the quality of journalism education provided at the two-year college level and of their four-year college counterparts' attitudes regarding community college journalism education. (DMM)

Describes how high school students interested in pursuing a career in art can have their work evaluated by portfolio examiners from the admissions offices of art schools. Suggests that art teachers should make more use of these occasions by accompanying students and preparing them to accept criticism. (KM)