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Direct linkSpringer, Sally P.; Morgan, Joyce Vining; Griesemer, Nancy; Reider, Jon – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2023
Newly revised and thoroughly updated, the fifth edition of Admission Matters continues to be the go-to guide for students and families seeking help with the college admissions process. Higher education experts Sally P. Springer, Ph.D., Joyce Vining Morgan, Ph.D., Nancy Griesemer, M.A., and Jon Reider, Ph.D., deliver a practical and accessible…
Descriptors: College Admission, Admission Criteria, High School Students, College Applicants
Poon, OiYan A., Ed.; Bastedo, Michael N., Ed. – Harvard Education Press, 2022
"Rethinking College Admissions" probes the many facets of higher education admissions and translates research-backed insights into actionable strategies for innovative, equitable admissions practices. Edited by scholars OiYan A. Poon and Michael N. Bastedo, this collection gives readers an evidence-based understanding of postsecondary…
Descriptors: College Admission, Evidence Based Practice, Educational Policy, Educational Change
Gibson, James; And Others – 1989
This guide was prepared to inform students in Tacoma (Washington) public schools about the college admissions process. It notes that colleges have different selection criteria and discusses differences between community colleges and four-year colleges and between selection criteria in small, private colleges and large, public universities. A…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Applicants, College Bound Students
Curry, Boykin, Ed.; Kasbar, Brian, Ed. – 1986
A collection of 50 essays from successful applications to various U.S. colleges is presented along with comments from admissions officers. It is noted that "right" and "wrong" essays do not exist, and with a little creativity and effort, almost any topic can make for an effective and memorable college application essay. Every…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Admissions Officers, College Admission, College Applicants
Curry, Boykin, Ed. – 1988
Thirty-five outstanding application essays selected by admissions officers from top law schools around the nation are presented along with advice on writing the essay and on the admission process. It is intended to inspire people applying to law school and relieve their anxiety over the essays, acting as a catalyst for the applicant's creativity.…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Admission Criteria, Admission (School), College Admission
Download full textHenry, Dennis C., Ed. – American Association of Physics Teachers (NJ1), 2002
This brochure is written for students considering graduate work in physics or related fields such as astronomy, biophysics, and applied physics. It also provides some information for physics undergraduates who plan on pursuing postbaccalaureate studies in the fields of engineering, medicine, law, and other professions that attract significant…
Descriptors: Physics, Graduate Study, School Catalogs, Guidelines
Alabama State Commission on Higher Education, Montgomery. – 1989
To be prepared for a successful college experience, students must know certain academic subjects and have the skills to demonstrate their competencies in these subjects. This booklet outlines what college entrants need to know and be able to do to enter college in Alabama. As of July 1989, admissions standards of all Alabama public colleges and…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Admission Criteria, Art, Basic Skills
Curry, Boykin, Ed.; Kasbar, Brian, Ed. – 1987
Thirty-five exemplary application essays, chosen by admissions officers from top business schools around the country, are presented with the intention of inspiring people applying to business schools. The essays prove that such pieces of writing do not have to be boring and stuffy with pretentious wording. An accurate, enthusiastic reflection of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Admission Criteria, Admission (School), Business Administration Education
Southeast Missouri State Univ., Cape Girardeau. – 1986
Recommendations of a Southeast Missouri task force concerning high school preparation for Southeast Missouri State University are offered. Attention is directed to: requirements for admission to the university, academic competencies that are necessary for success at the university, qualities and competencies that contribute to college success, and…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Admission Criteria, Articulation (Education), Basic Skills
Peterson, Sharyl Bender – 1993
This guide, which was developed by a college career center, is designed to answer some common questions about the process of applying to graduate school. The following topics are covered: graduate schools versus professional schools; differences between graduate and undergraduate school; considerations in deciding whether/when to attend graduate…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Admissions Counseling, Career Counseling, Career Education
College Board, New York, NY. – 1989
This booklet is written for foreign students who wish to learn about the nature of the U.S. education system, specifically about how to gain access to and finance higher education. It is designed to acquaint readers with information on the admissions process, financial planning, and the cost of higher education in the United States. Among the…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Bound Students
Geggus, Caroline – 1986
Information on university study and possible careers is provided to secondary school students and counselors in South Africa. Information is presented on degrees, diplomas, and certificates awarded by 18 South African universities; entrance requirements of universities and degree programs; and the length of courses and major subjects required for…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Bound Students, College Graduates
Luciano, Lani – Money, 1986
Although competition at top colleges may be stiff, there are ways to improve the chances of admission, including: careful high school course and extracurricular activity selection to highlight academic, creative, leadership, initiative, and maturity characteristics; application and interview approaches; college choice; and timing. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Applicants
Hayden, Thomas C. – 1995
This book guides high school students and their families as they select and apply to college by suggesting significant questions, offering practical advice, and showing how to make the system work for the student and family. Chapter 1 discusses initial reflection about college including doing a self-assessment to focus the college search and…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Applicants
South Dakota State Dept. of Education and Cultural Affairs, Pierre. – 1992
This booklet identifies the minimum entrance requirements necessary for college admission in South Dakota's public universities and recommends specific content for each course in the curriculum, as well as additional experiences and skills that would smooth the transition to a higher education course. The following topics, targeted to students…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Bound Students
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