Almost three quarters of all medical school applicants are first-time applicants. Reapplicants have a smaller but still good chance of acceptance. Data from the Applicant Information Management System shows a somewhat lower probability of gaining acceptance to medical school. (MLW)

Oklahoma's three-tiered system of higher education provides access for all students, with the comprehensive universities requiring the highest standards, regional universities requiring less restrictive standards, and the two-year colleges having open door access. The various tiers help students match their level of academic preparation to the…

In order for individualized review in college admissions to be fair, issues of consistency and reliability must be considered. There are a number of ways to assess interrater reliability, including calculating the composite reliability of readers, computing the proportion of times that readers make consistent ratings, and evaluating reader…

The author contends that quota systems can be used to increase minority group numbers in graduate schools of social work, thus providing an effective means of breaking down the institutional racism and contributing toward making social work education more relevant. (Author)

Survey of students not accepted to the U. of Washington medical school during 1968 and 1969 from the states of Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. (HS)

The factors that influence the size and makeup of the applicant pool for dental education are identified: costs, predental education, demographic trends, resistance from the profession, and higher education trends. The decrease in the applicant pool and what dental schools might do to offset the effects are discussed. (MLW)

Reviews the similarities and differences relating to access to higher education in Germany and the United States and current problems and policies relating to access in both countries. (Author/RK)

Examines the role of the new Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) in the United Kingdom, created in 1993 when British polytechnics and other institutions achieved university status. It focuses on the application strategies of prospective university students, the increased volume of applications, and the effect on universities. (MDM)

Institutions offering programs in allied health will have to face the problem of whether or not to admit a qualified candidate who is HIV-positive. Requiring an HIV test of students creates a web of complex legal ramifications. (Author)

The practices of "gapping" (the practice of meeting only part of the financial need) and denying admission based on need are discussed. Some schools would deny aid to some of those admitted who have financial need. This practice is referred to as "admit/deny." (MLW)

The rise in the number of students who showcase their particular talents on videos sent along with written applications to college admissions offices is discussed. Most are tapes of the student performing on stage or in sporting events, but some range from visual autobiographies to comic and dramatic productions. (MLW)

To test diversity among members of admissions committees, the University of Massachusetts Medical School sponsored a simulated admissions conference. The conference offered nonmedical professionals opportunities to critique the admissions process, to suggest new approaches, and to participate in a simulated admissions procedure. (Author/MLW)

This paper examines the point at which the percentage of potential non-white college applicants among children of alumni (legacy applicants) will reach a share proportional to the percentage of non-white attendees in today's selective colleges and universities, focusing on the University of Virginia. It reviews the history and objectives of the…