This brochure provides information about the individual colleges, universities, community colleges, and technical colleges within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The opening section titled, "How To Go Places," offers brief overviews on costs, choosing between two- and four-year colleges, options for international…

The current study was designed to examine performance effects and fatigue effects associated with different total SAT testing times. In addition, the researchers examined personality, motivation, and other determinants of individual differences in examinee fatigue before, during, and after testing.

Articulation of secondary curricula and postsecondary studies in the United States and in the United Kingdom are compared. Articulation is seen as more important in the United States, in which secondary curricula are not as closely controlled or as uniform. In addition, progression to higher education is less common in the United Kingdom. (MSE)

The academic and emotional needs of students who enter college early are discussed, based on studies done of students at Simon's Rock College. The concept of early college admission is defended on the grounds that some students are emotionally and academically ready for college after only two years of high school. (JSR)

This article is a brief summary of the method of college advising used at St. Albans. It is in the form of a letter from an "old pro" to a neophyte. The author feels it is a useful checklist for college counselors, particularly those new to the business. It might also serve as a yardstick for experienced counselors who can measure their…

The 1996 RETAIN (Retention in Education for Today's American Indian Nations) Conference addressed the low number of Native Americans enrolled in higher education and highlighted successful Native American retention and academic support models. Lists important features in a college program and questions that students should ask about college…

The first of two articles on the psychological dimensions of the school-to-college transition looks at the rising anxiety of high school seniors applying to and selecting colleges, at the importance of rituals in the transition process, the stress of decision-making about the future, and the changes occurring during the senior year in high school.…

A collaborative effort between the St. Louis Public Schools (Missouri) and the private sector gives junior and senior high school students an orientation to the world of work, plus stipends to work in professional settings for eight weeks during the summer. Although all the students in the program come from low-income families, 95% of those who…

A national sample of high school seniors completed surveys about their educational plans. Results indicated that educational plans were significantly related to race and religious involvement. The racial difference was more pronounced for males than for females. There was a positive relationship between the likelihood of seeking more education and…

A program developed in Ohio partners schools and higher education institutions to increase college attendance in Appalachia. Field trips to a variety of work places and postsecondary institutions acquaint students with career and college options. As graduation approaches, schools counsel parents on financial aid. The program has increased college…

A 7-week summer program for college-bound American Indian students prepares them for college and trains them to become leaders. Through role playing a fictitious Native tribe, students encounter realistic dilemmas similar to those facing tribal governments and realize that tribal leaders' decisions involve many social and political issues…

Among 450 high school seniors surveyed in Lambayeque province, Peru, 68% planned to apply for university admission, despite a low rate of acceptance. Students had unrealistic expectations of future employment benefits derived from higher education, and rural students and those from less educated families had less realistic attitudes than their…

Explores causes of the qualitative and quantitative diminution of community college transfers, including structural causes best addressed through accreditation. Considers the scope of accreditation and policies and practices of specialized and regional agencies. Argues that accreditation can influence general education, faculty qualifications,…

A prototype computerized expert system was designed to advise high school or first-year college students who are uncertain about a particular college or major. On-demand consultation gathers information about student grades, interests, test scores, and aptitudes, assesses admission qualifications for a variety of majors, then recommends curricula…

Discusses the collegiate role of community colleges, arguing that liberal arts and transferable career education make up the collegiate function. Suggests that access to collegiate education is a stronger form of educational opportunity because of the skills it can provide and the potential for educational and other gains for students. (MAB)