A reexamination of enrollment and application changes was necessitated by flaws in earlier investigations. The analysis by individual schools makes it apparent that experiences are more diverse and complex than previously thought. (Author/MH)

The author contends that quota systems can be used to increase minority group numbers in graduate schools of social work, thus providing an effective means of breaking down the institutional racism and contributing toward making social work education more relevant. (Author)

A national survey determined how many graduate programs in social work have adopted a formal admission decision appeal procedure, steps in the procedure, and experiences with it. Applicants who appeal often have decisions reversed, and schools offering procedures have few appeals. A typical procedure is outlined. (MSE)

Examines investment and consumption features of the demand for medical education, using medical application data over the 1948 to 1994 time period. Examines a variant of a pure human capital (investment) model and a model augmented by consumption and demographic variables, using medical education data. A static human capital model best forecasts…

This pamphlet guides the college graduate in determining whether graduate school is an appropriate choice in career planning. Chapter titles include: "Why Graduate School?,""What is Graduate Education?,""Preparation for Graduate School,""Career Options with a Graduate Degree,""Making the Decision,""Financing a Graduate Education,""Choosing a…

Because publicized minimum criteria for graduate school admission are rarely sufficient to gain entrance to the school of one's choice, a study was undertaken to estimate the actual admission standards to graduate school. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores accounted for about twice as much variance as grade point average. (Author/MLW)

An interdisciplinary master's program in the natural sciences designed to attract medical school applicants denied admission and other students wishing graduate study before committing themselves to a doctoral program is described. Results of a survey of the 310 graduates since 1967 are also reported. (MSE)

A study compared student responses (n=137) on measures of trustworthiness and attitude when they were either just responding honestly or supposedly applying a graduate school or for a job. Results suggest students would modify their responses in some situations. Implications for use of honesty tests are examined. (MSE)

Analyzes data from "Graduate Study in Psychology," to determine changes in department size, numbers of graduates, financial aid, student quality, and student application and acceptance rates in master's and doctoral programs in psychology. Examines effects of American Psychological Association accreditation on application/acceptance to…

Reports the successful design and implementation of a World Wide Web application for handling graduate applications at the University of Delaware that allows 46 departmental admissions committee faculty and staff to access up-to-the-minute information from their workstations. The application has reduced interdepartmental paperwork and processing…

Scoring accuracy and item functioning were studied for an open-ended response type test in which correct answers can take many different surface forms. Results with 1,864 graduate school applicants showed automated scoring to approximate the accuracy of multiple-choice scoring. Items functioned similarly to other item types being considered. (SLD)

Describes a course entitled "Preparing for Graduate Study in Psychology" that is a two-credit seminar developed to prepare undergraduate students for graduate study in psychology. Requires students to actually create application materials. Contends that the course provides students with a structured approach to learning about the graduate…

Describes an informal seminar aimed at preparing the best undergraduate psychology students for graduate school. Discusses the rationale and the format, including meeting objectives and the student selection process. Considers student outcomes and feedback and the shortcomings of the seminar. (CMK)

Examined a complex, competitive admissions procedure for a graduate preservice teacher education program, estimating reliability of components, exploring the relationships among a battery of applicant measures and assessments and using a simulation performance activity versus an interview. The admission procedures proved reliable and valid. Some…

It is generally accepted that the undergraduate cumulative point average (UCPA) is associated with graduate performance of the same discipline. Less known, however, is how good the UCPA at predicting graduate performance in a different discipline. This paper discusses a study on the relationship between UCPA, undergraduate program of study, and…