Wait Lists: The Limbo of the College Application Process.

Durham, Gail; Syverson, Steven T.

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ERIC Number: EJ292814

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1983

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Wait Lists: The Limbo of the College Application Process.

Durham, Gail; Syverson, Steven T.

Journal of College Admissions, n101 p3-9 Fall 1983

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)

Descriptors: Admissions Officers, College Admission, College Applicants, Counselor Role, High Schools, Higher Education, School Counselors, Selective Admission

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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