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Peters, Carey L. – Journal of College Admissions, 1990
Surveyed 263 prospective student/parent opinions of campus visitation program. Found that 67 percent of students reported an increased likelihood of attending the college as a result of the program. Discusses additional findings and suggests features desirable for a campus visitation program. (PVV)
Descriptors: College Admission, College Applicants, College Bound Students, College Choice

Lay, Robert S. – Journal of College Admissions, 1984
Describes characteristics and expectations of attendees (N=500) at a college fair. Results indicated most participants planned to attend college. Their most important reason for attending the fair was to see which colleges offered programs they were considering. The fair was described as having a significant effect on college preference. (JAC)
Descriptors: College Bound Students, College Choice, College Day, Expectation

Chimes, Michael – Journal of College Admissions, 1987
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…
Descriptors: Admissions Officers, College Admission, College Bound Students, College Choice