Directed to those responsible for college admission and placement functions in American colleges and universities, this article provides an overview, based on recent research, of the college selection and admission process experienced by graduates of overseas American-sponsored schools currently enrolled in institutions of higher learning across…

Among all college applicants, the disproportionate number of qualified Asian students presents special problems to admissions officers. There is the "model minority" segment and the underside--the economically and socially deprived who are candidates for affirmative action programs. (MLW)

The current difficulty in attracting working class students to expensive, private institutions is made even harder by the rapidly declining numbers of the working class population. Tuition costs, financial aid worries, and the growing competitive college admissions process affect recruitment efforts. (MLW)