In a survey of 331 campuses, nearly two-thirds of the public institutions and 54 percent of the private ones reported gains in the number of applicants. The strongest gains were at public, doctorate-granting universities. (MLW)

A medical school's recruitment drive to increase applications from minorities, women, and nonscience majors was unsuccessful. The recruitment program is evaluated and the importance of systematically evaluating such efforts and the inherent difficulties of changing an applicant pool are demonstrated. (Author/MLW)

Findings of the 1985 National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) are presented. Information is provided on number of applicants, withdrawals, and active participants who are matched/unmatched and positions offered by specialty and type of applicants (U.S., Canadian, and foreign students). (SW)

Almost three quarters of all medical school applicants are first-time applicants. Reapplicants have a smaller but still good chance of acceptance. Data from the Applicant Information Management System shows a somewhat lower probability of gaining acceptance to medical school. (MLW)

A project to improve Pan American's recruitment efforts in student markets already being served, rather than seeking new markets, is described. The project had two target groups: students accepted but not enrolled, and students who had left the university in good academic standing before graduating. Favorable results were achieved at low cost.…

Surveyed 77 high school counselors and 61 college admissions officers to examine the use of wait lists. Discusses the counselor's role and provides recommendations for counselors and admissions officers to reduce student frustration and improve communication. Stresses the need for a national deadline for wait lists. (JAC)

The elimination of grade 13 will have a significant impact on enrollment in Ontario universities in the next few years, as two cohorts of high school students, graduates of the old (5-year) and new (4-year) curricula seek admission at the same time. Secondary school reform will have its peek effect on overall university enrollments in Ontario…

This 2002 fall issue examines the U.S. News & World Report rankings of undergraduate colleges and universities and looks briefly at some of the assessment efforts that may give institutions, as well as students and their families, an alternative way to gauge institutional quality. The purpose is to help chief executives and trustees better…

This booklet contains answers to questions that students may ask about financial aid for college. The booklet describes the usual costs of college, and suggests ways students can pay for a college education. The types of financial aid available are described, and the application process is outlined. The booklet offers tips for comparing different…

Oklahoma's three-tiered system of higher education provides access for all students, with the comprehensive universities requiring the highest standards, regional universities requiring less restrictive standards, and the two-year colleges having open door access. The various tiers help students match their level of academic preparation to the…

This brochure describes the work of the Student Financial Aid Information Center, through its toll-free number: 1-800-4 FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). The Center answers questions about major aid programs, such as Pell Grants and Stafford/PLUS Loans. The Student Financial Aid Information Center helps students through the application process by…

In order for individualized review in college admissions to be fair, issues of consistency and reliability must be considered. There are a number of ways to assess interrater reliability, including calculating the composite reliability of readers, computing the proportion of times that readers make consistent ratings, and evaluating reader…

In an effort to provide wider access for all students, a program has been developed for minority students to have their admissions criteria entered into a pool of colleges that need students. In this manner, their chances of being suitably placed are vastly improved. (PG)

The author contends that quota systems can be used to increase minority group numbers in graduate schools of social work, thus providing an effective means of breaking down the institutional racism and contributing toward making social work education more relevant. (Author)