Reviews 1993 book by Rochelle S. Rosen. Describes guide as easy-to-use and reliable. Suggests it is useful source of general information regarding applying to and preparing to attend college while providing specific information peculiar to colleges in California. Criticizes author for failing to include summary after each chapter. (CRR)

A study examined the relationship between the colleges students select initially to receive their college entrance examination scores (high-choice set) and their choice of institution to attend (college-of-enrollment). Data were drawn from records of 105,000 students taking the American College Testing (ACT) examination and enrolling in 1994. A…

Estimates demand for 772 U.S. colleges in 1994 by relating new applications to easily confirmable institutional characteristics. Demand is positively related to out-of-state tuition but inversely related to in-state tuition. Those who apply to public and private colleges are distinct subpopulations. Private-school applicants are less price- and…

Applied the technique of artificial neural networks to predict which students were likely to apply to one research university. Compared the results to the traditional analysis tool, logistic regression modeling. Found that the addition of artificial intelligence models was a useful new tool for predicting student application behavior. (EV)

This paper aims to examine the information requirements and the importance of various types of information for potential students when selecting a university. Using data from 306 pupils studying at various schools in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland seven broad information categories relating to university selection have been identified. It…

A guide to U.S. scholarships and colleges is presented for foreign students, along with information on the U.S. educational system, selecting a college, types of college financing, immigration rules, and preparation for coming to America. In addition to detailed profiles for more than 1,100 colleges, charts provide information for more than 3,000…

A survey was conducted at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC), Palatine, Ill., to determine reasons why 13% of the students who applied to the college for fall 1982 did not register for classes. A sample of 200 of the 838 fall 1982 no-shows was selected for telephone interviews. Survey findings, based on a 79.5% response rate, included the…

Suggests that level of teaching excellence at an institution affects admission. Urges admission personnel to advocate quality in teaching. Discusses the relationship between teaching and admission, and offers a redefinition of the role of admission. (KS)

Describes a procedure to empower college applicants to choose colleges realistically and avoid rejection. Suggests use of a scattergram model of admissions reality, relating Scholastic Aptitude Test Scores and Grade Point Averages to courses taken or omitted, extracurricular achievements, and other factors. (KS)

Findings of the 1985 National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) are presented. Information is provided on number of applicants, withdrawals, and active participants who are matched/unmatched and positions offered by specialty and type of applicants (U.S., Canadian, and foreign students). (SW)

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)

A model of the influences affecting prospective students' college choice is presented. Recent research relevant to the influence of printed materials on students' college choice is reviewed. Given the tightening of institutional budgets, college admissions officers expect to rely increasingly on the mailing of printed materials to recruit…

States that admissions counselors' assessment of prospective students' high schools is key element in admissions application review process. Urges admissions counselors to evaluate specific high schools based on: accreditation status, school profile, college performance of high school alumni, and evaluation of student performance over time. (CM)

Examines partnership between students, parents, and counselors during transition from high school to college and offers unique interactive method for helping students with their choices about college. (NB)

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)