This study sought to examine the community college and university experiences of students who differed by racial/ethnic background. C. R. Pace's concept of Quality of Effort was employed to frame questions regarding level of involvement, quality of effort, general perceptions and the academic and social adjustment process. The research design…

This book is designed to help demystify college for children ages 10 to 14 and to answer questions about college that children of this age may have. It also aims to motivate youngsters with varying backgrounds and experiences to take advantage of their opportunities. The book answers: (1) What is college? (2) Why should I think about college? (3)…

This report presents principles and practices associated with establishing and maintaining effective community-based partnerships. Since 1993 a total of 25 private colleges and universities and nearly 30 community groups have participated in the College/Community Partnership Program, an effort to encourage private colleges and community groups to…

This report examines the population of college transfer students who entered the University of Victoria (UVic) from 1992/93 to 1996/97. Section A provides a general profile of the 6,486 British Columbia (BC) college transfer students who first registered and commenced studies at UVic in any session between summer 1992 and winter 1996/97. Section B…

The report shows how Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada, evaluated transfer credit for those students who transferred from colleges or university colleges in British Columbia in 1998. Transcript analysis of approximately 400 students revealed that they successfully transferred 85.2% of the credits they earned at college. On average, 8.3 earned…

The report presents a profile of transfer students admitted to Simon Fraser University (SFU) from colleges in British Columbia (BC), Canada, over the five-year period, 1994/95 to 1998/99. In the five year period ending in the 1999 spring semester, a total of 8,323 students were admitted to SFU from BC colleges (33% of all new students admitted to…

This report presents a profile of transfer students admitted to Simon Fraser University (SFU) from British Columbia (BC), Canada, colleges from 1993/94 to 1997/98. Section A provides a general profile of transfer students by: college from which students transferred to SFU, number of transfer credits students were admitted with, number of credit…

This report presents a profile of transfer students admitted to Simon Fraser University (SFU) from British Columbia (BC), Canada, colleges from 1992/93 to 1996/97. Section A provides a general profile of transfer students by: college from which students transferred to SFU, number of transfer credits students were admitted with, number of credit…

This report presents the first comprehensive profile of the nearly six-thousand students who entered the University of British Columbia (Canada) as British Columbia (BC) college transfer students between 1992/93 and 1996/97. Section A presents a profile of BC college transfer students by: year of admission, transfer credits, first-year workload,…

This report examines the population of college transfer students who entered the University of Victoria (UVic) from 1994/95 to 1998/99. Section A provides a general profile of the 6,912 British Columbia (BC) college transfer students who first registered and commenced studies at UVic in any session between summer 1994 and winter 1998/99. Section B…

This study, reflects the American College Testing Program's (ACT's) interest in analyzing the critical issues affecting the preparation of the postsecondary applicant pool and the high school experience. It offers recommendations that policymakers, educators, and others can use to enhance the transition from high school to postsecondary education.…

This publication provides a compilation of statistical information covering Pennsylvania high school graduates in public, private and nonpublic schools for the 2002-03 school year. Information is provided on race/ethnicity, gender and planned post-high school activity of graduates, including those who are college-bound. Information is also…

Since the publication of the highly influential "Coleman Report" of 1966, researchers have tried to find inputs, such as school quality, that are associated with student achievement on standardized tests, but have found little. This study finds an underlying association between Scholastic Aptitude Test scores and several measures of…

Article considers admissions policies of colleges, the problems of gaining admission that students must overcome, and the role of the admissions counselor in helping students pursue their interests at the college of their choice. (RK)