Databases containing information on the socioeconomic characteristics and post-high school activities of large numbers of young people are commonly used in enrollment demand studies. An alternative to multinomial logit to obtain estimates of the effects of the independent variables is presented. (Author/MLW)

Author argues that students should attend the best college they can get into, looking for one with a history of moral as well as intellectual contributions and the resources to help students discover their own identities. (BP)

Parents and matriculating students responded to identical survey items about the college selection process. Analysis of paired responses indicated that parent and student perceptions of the college selection process were too inconsistent to conclude that parents' information would be useful in understanding their children's decision to attend…

This article argues that all too often, parents and students are romanced by a college's name rather than looking for the best matches between student and school. Proposes that in the end, the best fit should be what the student determines, and there should be several fits, not just one. (GCP)

Contends that prospective students should evaluate suitability of colleges based on individual student needs rather than national ratings. Argues that ratings are superficial, sometimes misleading, and potentially demoralizing for academically weaker students. (CM)

In 1985, 228 4-year colleges and universities completed surveys regarding enrollment management activities. "The College Handbook 1991" (Handbook) and "Peterson's Guide to Four-Year Colleges 1991" (Guide) were reviewed to obtain fall 1989 admissions statistics for same 228 colleges. Comparison of survey responses and Guide and Handbook information…

Conducted survey of philosophies and practices of rejection letters from broad spectrum of selective colleges and universities. Surveyed high school counselors, students, and parents to determine their feelings about rejection letters and practices. Many counselors and students agreed that such letters were warm and compassionate but lacked…

Uses indices of inequality to measure equality of choice in higher education between 1974 and 1991. These indices compare distribution of parental family income of first-year college students at 13 classifications of higher education institutions with the income distribution of families in the United States. Results show substantial systemic…

Discusses the transition process of research students from high school to college. Explains how teachers can help these students to find the right college encouraging undergraduate research and includes advice for research faculty advisors. Includes 29 references. (Author/YDS)

In this article, the author presents the top ten things he has learned about U.S. colleges from colorful college brochures: (1) They are all located in New England in the fall; (2) At least one neo-Georgian building, glimpsed through heavy vegetation, dominates the campus; (3) Small groups of students composed of at least one Asian, one African…

The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) commissioned this paper to help policy leaders and decision makers understand the impact of selected state financial aid programs on students' choices--choices of which college to attend, where to attend college, and even whether to attend college at all. As the paper shows, states…

High-quality sports facilities are an essential tool in recruiting top collegiate athletes and coaches. They enhance the school's competitiveness and enable expansion of the school's sports programs. In choosing schools, top athletes and coaches assess the quality of the stadium, playing fields, track and courts. But they also will be looking at…

For-profit higher education has expanded dramatically over the last decade and represents a newly prominent choice for students pursuing postsecondary education. How do for-profit institutions serve and support students? The practice of student affairs in the for-profit sector was explored through campus visits and interviews with administrators…