Examines the patterns of career entry, career development, and future career plans of college admissions officers. Particular attention is given to the career patterns of women and minorities in admissions, since these groups are substantially underrepresented at the level of director, and the importance directors assign to their financial…

Surveyed women admission personnel (n=265) at higher education institutions to measure demographics, educational background, employment experience, mentoring patterns, job satisfaction goals, and involvement in National Association of College Admission Counselors. Discusses survey's findings including career path, mentoring process, and future…

Examines career development of women in admissions. Most women working in universities, especially public schools, occupy lower status positions. Women have the qualifications to succeed as directors of admission, but affirmative action has not increased their numbers, and those who are directors earn 80 percent of what their male counterparts…

Reports on an informal survey of 52 women high school counselors or college admissions counselors about their concerns, which revealed included balancing responsibilities, potential for advancement, salary inequities with men, relocation difficulties, the need for the "old-girl network," difficulty in building a career with childrearing…