Discusses use of Peterson's College Selection Service, a computer-based service which provides detailed information on over 3,000 colleges and universities. Presents scenario of use of Peterson's to help a high school student search for information service programs. Refers to other electronic databases, such as ERIC. (ABL)

Presented a college night where students and parents were mixed into eight simulated admissions committees. Charged them with examining the credentials of four hypothetical candidates, and matching these to profiles for two different schools. Parents could not dominate, and all gained an understanding of the component pieces of college…

The National College Counseling Project (NCCP), formed in September 1983, examined the status of college counseling in schools across the country. Specifically, the goal was to learn what role college counseling plays in enhancing student aspirations for a satisfying future, as well as in helping students gain admission to the college most…