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…

Advice about planning and preparing for campus visits and interviews is provided to college-bound students. The decision of whether or not to go for a campus visit and when to go is covered, along with planning and specific arrangements, such as contacting the admissions office. Also considered are what to look for on campus, how to read a college…

Presents keynote address from 43rd National Conference of the National Association of College Admission Counselors. Focuses on minority access within higher education community. Commends missions and commitment of predominantly Black colleges and urges all institutions to establish firm commitments to education of minority youth. (NB)

Points out some of the problems that are unique to the two-year college admissions officer. Also, charges NACAC with the responsibility of meeting the diversified needs of the two-year college admissions officer. Speech presented at 30th Annual NACAC Conference, New York City, October 1-4, 1974. (Author)

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…

Discusses the role of the independent college counselor and reports the results of research on the perceptions of 125 college admission officers and 210 secondary school counselors toward this type of practitioner. Results showed mixed reactions to aspects of the independent counselor's role and doubts about the independent admission counselor's…

Utilizes the Kuder Interest Blank to identify some of the characteristics held in common by successful admissions officers. The research also suggests the development of an "admissions key" to the Kuder, which will permit the selection and guidance of potential admissions officers. (Author)

The ultimate key to success for any postsecondary institution today is an influx of high quality students, aided by admissions officers and personnel sharing the purposes of the institution and committed to the learning process themselves. (Author)

An experienced former dean of admission turned educational consultant discusses and analyzes the role of the educational consultant in college admission. Concludes that effective college counseling teaches students the skills and curriculum that contribute to thoughtful, appropriate decisions. (TE)

This volume is a guide for new college admissions recruiters and their supervisors. Chapter 1 discusses office space and related policy and telephone and computer equipment use as well as other important practical information. Chapter 2 discusses the recruiter's duty to become completely informed about his/her institution in various categories.…

A changing society calls for "new" admissions officers with new skills, new preparation, and increased professionalism. Can colleges respond effectively to this challenge? Can admissions officers reach out for the ideal of professionalism during pronounced decline in traditional college-age populations? The authors present ideas for attaining…

Misconceptions regarding the work of college admissions officers and the role of admissions in expanding access to education prompted this review of applied research in college admissions. Focus is on two areas of research and evaluation: college staff visits to schools and college choice decisions made by applicants who were offered admission.…

Guidelines for students preparing for college admissions interviews are presented, including results of a survey of admissions directors. Questionnaire responses were obtained from all but three directors of 48 public and 52 private colleges and universities, including the Ivy League and highly competitive schools and each state's main state…

Discusses the changing role of admissions officers which corresponds to the declining student enrollment rate. Looks at changes in higher education over the past 15 years, and considers such issues as marketing, consumerism, and integrity as they relate to college admissions. (WAS)