An admissions staffer is basically a recruiter, not a counselor, and the title of "counselor" should therefore be reserved solely for those people who are professionally trained and located in a counseling position. (Author)

Author states that students should not be sent'' to college, but must choose to attend; they should be aware that a college degree is not essential to finding and keeping a job. (SP)

Outlines reasons for teaching economics in secondary schools and the advantages for students in becoming more aware on the subject of economics. (RK)

An extensive bibliography of guidance reference works follows, divided into six main sections: (1) general works, (2) structures, (3) methods and techniques, (4) criteria, (5) validity, and (6) personnel. (JB)

Even though students did not learn as much as the convential teacher taught" group, they still retained what they learned, perhaps because in playing the Life Career Game, students not only learn educational and occupational information but use this information to make decisions. The information becomes more personalized and is retained…

A brief description of adult educational counseling, noting adult needs and anxieties, as well as problems arising from counselor attitudes. Several references and supplementary documents, dealing with both general and specific counseling situations, are listed. (JB)

This study suggests that patterns of educational attainment do exist for managers and that there is an empirical foundation upon which educational planning, both at the individual and the broader level, can be based for this occupation. Counselors and planners can use such statistics in presenting alternatives to their respective clients. (Author)

This article describes survey of student personnel functions in higher education in order to develop a program of professional preparation. (Editor)

One possible solution to the problem academic advising is to conceive of it not as the singular province of any one group, whether teaching faculty or counselors. Advising is seen as not the activity of teachers only, but as an integral part of teaching. (MLW)

Activities of the Adult Student Personnel Association emphasized life planning and counseling services for adult learners. (SK)

Guidance, counseling, and advice about adult education opportunities are provided in doctors' offices in Gloucester, England. Adults have expressed interest in basic literacy and numeracy programs as well as the opportunity for therapeutic talk. (SK)

Presents a program to create college awareness among 12 gifted students in a junior high school, involving discussion of interests, interest inventory, aptitude inventory, values lessons, speakers, visits to work environments and colleges, test-taking techniques, and research on colleges. (SR)

Discusses issues in counseling college-bound gay and lesbian students in their college-choice process. Reports on surveys showing that college choice is often influenced by gay students' sexual orientation. Suggests that counselors steer such students away from campuses that condone exclusivity in social life and student activities. Identifies…