Studies were conducted to determine whether measures of intellectual merit that are used as criteria for admission to the University of Karachi in Pakistan have predictive validity. The predictive validity of the intermediate examination score was studied with recent graduates of the pharmacy, medicine, and engineering schools. Additional studies…

A NUMBER OF COMPENSATORY EFFORTS ARE BEING MADE TO FACILITATE THE COLLEGE ENTRY OR FURTHER THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS. FOR EXAMPLE, SOME PROGRAMS ARE BEING CONDUCTED BY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND SUCH FOUNDATIONS AS THE NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP SERVICE AND FUND FOR NEGRO STUDENTS TO RECRUIT DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS WHO…

The organization of higher education in Sweden, entrance requirements, and the system for selection of applicants for higher education are summarized, as is the Swedish system of economic study assistance. Numbers of students, terms of admission, and other data are presented concerning the different types of adult education in Sweden (Municipal…

America is facing a new frontier between meritocracy, where only the bright and highly motivated are educated, and social egalitarianism's universal education. Studies of student flow, the changing clientele of higher education, the distribution and differentiation of youth, lifestyle differences, and stabilizing enrollments indicate that…

The problems raised by the development of affirmative action and by the Jewish community's response to the complex social and legal issue are analyzed. The analysis focuses upon: initiation of affirmative action by presidential decree and its interpretation and implementation by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in the areas of…

This document, identified as Part V of a loose leaf handbook, is the 1977-79 supplement for Parts II, III, and IV of the original handbook, 1976 edition. Part II of the handbook listed tabular data concerning credit by external examinations such as the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the Advanced Placement Program (APP), and the American…

Measurement procedures used in Iran for the selection of college students are described. The pre-university system of education has no mission other than college preparation. In 1972-73 the higher education system was comprised of 158 institutions: eight universities, 54 "B.A. granting" colleges, and 96 junior colleges. In 1972-73, 13…

Alternate admission systems are reviewed in respect to the minority applicant in an attempt to assess the nature of the bias frequently referred to in connection with standardized testing. The connection between the use of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) as a standardized test and the admission system was explored, concluding that the role…

A study of 400 University of Laval adult applicants under its new admission policy suggest that while student age and experience appear to be important factors in gaining admission, they are enhanced by the closeness of the experience to academic or cognitive learning combined with a high school diploma and grades above 65%. (MSE)

Application materials (catalogs, application forms, financial aid information, supplemental and decision-making information) from 64 library schools were analyzed to determine kinds of information they provide for prospective students. Fewer than half of schools contacted provided students with sufficient information (as defined by author) to make…

A major policy planning effort sponsored by the Law School Admission Council was an invitational conference in November 1983 resulting in much discussion of current law school admissions policies. However, there is still a need for evaluation of admissions policy at many individual schools. (MSE)

Should law schools decide to consider other than traditional academic student characteristics as admission criteria, the Law School Admission Council should undertake an extensive research program to design new instruments measuring a broad and perhaps more relevant range of applicant characteristics and skills. (MSE)

Suggests guidelines teachers and counselors should follow when writing letters of recommendation for high school students applying for college admission. Focuses on the need to describe students, document their abilities, and provide details to support assertions. (PGD)

Sampled colleges nationwide to determine whether admissions criteria differed significantly for minority groups. Results indicated minorities are expected to show evidence of quantifiable accomplishment. Noncognitive factors were less important. Private and Protestant colleges were more likely to consider motivation and admissions interviews. (JAC)

A study of Black and White 1974 freshmen explored computing graduation predictions for admissions use. Sex, race, residency, major, high school rank, high school size, Scholastic Aptitude Test scores, and predicted grade point average were used as predictors. Correct predictions occurred for 64.5 percent of Blacks, 57.65 percent of Whites. (MSE)