Norridge High School counselors developed a program using peer counselors to obtain and share information from college representatives. After initial training sessions they interviewed the representatives, posted descriptions of the colleges, and answered students' questions. (JAC)

A model of student college choice decision was formulated and empirically tested to be used as the basis to estimate the probability of whether a student would enter a particular college. Three components of the model were students' personal characteristics, the admissions process that the students experience, and college characteristics.…

The president as an admissions counselor is not a miraculous panacea. By combining the roles of support, interpretation, innovation, and recruitment, presidents can contribute significantly to the future and renewal prospects of their own institutions. The author draws from his own experience to demonstrate his point. (Author)

The results are now in from the national and state testing programs, and they show that the decline in test scores of high school students is a national trend. Score decline has provided educators with a powerful tool for improving literacy through the reintroduction of composition courses and composition requirements. (Author)

The Oklahoma higher education coordinating board has implemented a comprehensive approach to student transfer, with key elements including approval of system transfer policies, measurement of student transfers' academic success, integration of public support and legislative interest, determination of course equivalencies, and production of a…

A study examined 10,835 high school students with disabilities who took the American College Testing entrance examination, to determine whether more coursework completed by the students resulted in higher test scores. It was found that "coursework completed" was the best predictor of scores in math but not in English. (CR)

A survey of parents of college-bound high school students (1996 and 1997-99) considered separately) found widespread belief that college education is a worthwhile investment for economic and personal reasons, despite high cost. Most could provide cost figures for public colleges. Expected sources for funding college varied. Many save little for…

Discussion of postsecondary education as an important option in transition planning for students with disabilities considers: (1) what the law requires of postsecondary education institutions; (2) the information and documentation required at the postsecondary level; and (3) preparation for the transition to postsecondary education. (Contains…

Discusses the availability of college transfer data now that the National Student Clearinghouse's (NSC) Enrollment Search service has been inaugurated. Illustrates the use of this data resource through a longitudinal cohort outcomes analysis conducted at Prince George's Community College, Maryland. (Contains 12 references.) (AUTH/NB)

Describes a model, developed by the Educational Studies Division at Marian College of Fond du Lac, for recruiting minority students for the teaching profession. Provides a step-by-step outline for early intervention programs that can be used by schools or colleges to encourage more underrepresented students to enroll in college, regardless of…

Community colleges are being pressed to eliminate barriers that keep many of their students, especially minority students, from transferring to 4-year institutions. Over the last 15 years, community colleges have stressed occupational education, and not placed sufficient emphasis on academics. (MLW)

Discusses three common misperceptions of community college transfer education. Considers the notions that a revitalized transfer function is destructive to vocationalism and perhaps to curricular comprehensiveness; that transfer education is elitist; and that professing ignorance can be a useful way of dealing with those investigating transfer…

Reviews enrollment data showing that in 1988-89, 33 percent of Arizona State University bachelor's degree graduates were transfer students from one or more of the Maricopa Community Colleges, though most did not transfer in a traditional linear pattern. Describes "swirling" patterns of concurrent enrollment, reverse transfer, etc.…

Examines the two-year/four-year articulation and transfer process to identify categories of information needed for an articulation/transfer information model. Reports findings from interviews conducted with staff, students preparing to transfer, and students who already transferred. Identifies immediate, semestral, annual, and occasional…

An experienced former dean of admission turned educational consultant discusses and analyzes the role of the educational consultant in college admission. Concludes that effective college counseling teaches students the skills and curriculum that contribute to thoughtful, appropriate decisions. (TE)