Developed a method for evaluating cross-lingual equating and applied it to 12 forms of the Psychometric Entrance Test for admission to Israeli universities, a test translated from Hebrew into five languages. Discusses significance of the results and the differences between the two target-languages. (SLD)

Examined the degree to which test scores reflect English proficiency using data on students whose native language was Spanish. They had taken the GRE, English proficiency tests, and the PAEG, a test in Spanish used for admission to graduate schools in Puerto Rico. Found that quantitative, analytical, and subject tests are more highly related to…

Applicant interviews for medical schools were examined to determine the degree, if any, of sexual discrimination. It was found that, although blatant discrimination did not exist, elusive differences in the evaluation of candidates were present. (GLR)

Describes potentially confusing and overlapping opportunities for students who apply early decision or early action when applying to colleges. Considers difficulties that students and institutions can encounter when admission plans are unclear. Urges colleges to standardize the admissions process in order to better serve students. (NB)

Describes how Brigham Young University selects applicants to master's and doctoral programs in marriage and family therapy. Explains how traditional methods are augmented by use of highly reliable interaction-analysis instrument, a microcomputer, and large computer frame to analyze verbal interactions of applicants who conduct therapy with coached…

Violent crime has invaded many historically black colleges and universities, and the institutions are trying hard to maintain an atmosphere of accomplishment in an atmosphere of fear. Heightened security measures, including security checks of student applicants, are increasingly used. (MSE)

Surveyed high schools as to their models and practices of grade weighting, sought opinions from college respondents who participated in past national surveys on weighting averages, and determined feasibility of recommending national grade weighting system. Found that weighted grading system is preferred by college admission professionals. (NB)

The study proposes using path analysis and residual plotting as methods supporting environmental scanning in strategic planning for higher education institutions. Path models of three levels of independent variables are developed. Dependent variables measuring applications and enrollments at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are…

College consultant at one high school uses role plays as a high school senior to express concerns and fears that applicants experience during their college admission process. Remarks incorporated into the article are based on real interviews with high school seniors. (NB)

Discusses the critical role that letters of reference written by high school counselors play in the college application process. Study queries both writers and readers of letters of recommendation and attempts to expand the body of practical knowledge available to high school counselors. Outlines 14 suggestions for creating a good letter of…

Two separate empirical analyses use time-series data for the University of Oregon to estimate and compare the responsiveness of applicants and enrollees to variations in the net price. Results show that prior studies may understate student price responsiveness. Finds that elasticity estimates differ for in-state and out-of-state students. Suggests…

Used surveys, focus groups, and Web-based exercises to assess college-bound students' opinions about college Web sites. Compiled student preferences on elements of Web pages that students find engaging, that inhibit browsing, and that increase the likelihood of prospects submitting applications. (EV)

Registrars and admissions officers across the U.S. will have noticed a gradual but definite increase in students bearing qualifications from CIE--University of Cambridge International Examinations. Most already recognize the Advanced Level (A Level) and Ordinary Level (O Level) qualifications; many are less familiar with IGCSE (International…

Predictive modeling has been a popular topic in higher education for the last few years. This case study shows an example of an effective use of modeling combined with market segmentation to strategically divide large, unmanageable prospect and inquiry pools and convert them into applicants, and eventually, enrolled students. (Contains 6 tables.)

As an administrator of a program intended to help retain students at Syracuse University, the author found herself in an ironic position this past August. She was presenting a workshop to parents of incoming first-year students about what they could expect from their sons and daughters during the first semester of college. It was ironic because…