Presents the 7 reasons why students do not apply to college: unknown college, unimpressed by college's reputation, worried about location, too much emphasis on liberal arts, no flexibility in programs, too impersonal, and financial problems; and how to correct these problems in your school. (Author/PG)

Studied the messages being conveyed to prospective students in campus visits and summer orientation sessions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Findings for 497 prospective students show that the visit and orientation program may be effective, but programs are trying to communicate too much. Findings also show the importance of the campus…

Higher education has to accomplish a most vital task, that of shaping the personalities of future specialists who, in their school years, are to master the knowledge, abilities, and skills that are laid out in the state educational standards governing the particular specialty. Experience has shown that to accomplish this task it is essential that…

In 1972 and 1973, a 37-item questionnaire, the Accepted Application Survey (AAS), was mailed to a number of students. In the 1972 study the focus was on applicants accepted by Hofstra but who decided not to attend (no-shows). Approximately 45 percent of the 1972 population completed and returned the questionnaire. In 1973, the questionnaire was…

College consultant at one high school uses role plays as a high school senior to express concerns and fears that applicants experience during their college admission process. Remarks incorporated into the article are based on real interviews with high school seniors. (NB)

Used surveys, focus groups, and Web-based exercises to assess college-bound students' opinions about college Web sites. Compiled student preferences on elements of Web pages that students find engaging, that inhibit browsing, and that increase the likelihood of prospects submitting applications. (EV)

English Language Arts class in a predominantly white suburban high school may seem like an unlikely site for transformational pedagogy. Teachers and students speak the same national language and most of the teachers grew up and were educated in working class communities. Despite these roots, it is far too easy for teachers to forget that our…

Student perceptions of nation-wide surgical residency application procedures were evaluated in this study designed to determine areas in need of reform. The data indicate that the majority of students are not completely satisfied with the present interviewing process. (LBH)

In order to determine whether the institution is a good match for a learning disabled college applicant, the admissions counselor needs to ask appropriate questions concerning the student's academic survival strategies. (MSE)

A theoretical model of decision-making was used to determine the influence of perceived differences in 27 institutional characteristics on college applicants' final college choice, using data from an annual survey by John Carroll University. (MSE)

Article focused on the problems associated with the reception of refugee students into Dutch universities. (RK)

Describes a research model that studied the influences of personal characteristics and external factors on applicants' final college choice and assessed the effectiveness of current recruiting resources. Outlines steps in conducting the questionnaire survey, including defining objectives, selecting sample, constructing questionnaire items, and…

A study of 419 applicants to the University of Virginia's medical school compared preinterview and postinterview applicant ratings on six objective scales. Analysis found only ratings of commitment to serve others not significantly changed by the interview. Rating of familiarity with medical issues changed the most, and overall impression improved…

An informational videotape was used as a means to increase enrollment of qualified applicants to an undergraduate pharmacy program. Accepted applicants watched the videotape and answered pre- and post-questionnaires. Analysis of the instruments showed that students had an increase in positive attitudes towards attending college. (Author/MLW)

A survey investigated the feelings and beliefs of British university applicants at one point in the application process: after the application is acknowledged but before offers or examination results are available. Results suggest many see the process as straightforward, helpful, friendly, but a sizeable group consider it slow and complex. Many…