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Evaluation of the Undergraduate Admissions Process by Applicants Who Accepted or Declined Admission.
Peer reviewedOtt, Mary Diederich – College and University, 1991
A survey of applicants to a major state university investigated whether students who accept (n=461) and decline (n=488) admission offers have different ways of evaluating the admission process. Contrary to expectation, accepters did not rate all elements of the process higher than decliners. Blacks and whites also differed in their perceptions.…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Admission, College Applicants, College Choice
Peer reviewedRombouts, Stephen – College and University, 1991
The use of contingency tables in creating a statistical profile of a college student population is explained. The method provides simultaneous cross-indexed frequency distribution of two database fields. Common uses are discussed, and application is illustrated in a hypothetical student retention study. Extensions for nonnumerical fields and…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Students, Computer Software, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHand, Randall – College and University, 1992
Although undergraduate admission has undergone intense market analysis, those same techniques have not been utilized at professional schools. A correlation analysis was performed at New Jersey's Drew University Theological School that located a surprise variable, in this case characteristics of undergraduate schools attended, significant to the…
Descriptors: Admission (School), Enrollment, Higher Education, Marketing
Peer reviewedKline, Theresa J. B. – College and University, 1991
A study of job satisfaction at a college registrar's office investigated overall job satisfaction, physical working environment, motivational culture, and worker needs. Findings included significant differences in satisfaction between registration and admissions units. Recommendations for improved sampling, choice of variables, and research design…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Admission, Employee Attitudes, Higher Education
