A study examined the probability that students would apply to or attend Southwest Missouri State University without a freshman no-need scholarship, prospective students' awareness of these and other scholarships, the relative importance students attach to the scholarship, and the recruiting potential of the scholarship in various amounts. (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)

Interviews with college students who had either applied to medical school (n=500), were qualified for admission but did not apply (n=277), or were typical undergraduates (n=1003) not applying to medical school found that expected job satisfaction was an extremely important career choice factor. Views of 93 premedical advisors on characteristics of…

A survey was conducted of a sample of 716 well-qualified students who sent their American College Testing Program (ACT) scores to the University of Michigan but subsequently did not apply for admission. Telephone interviews resulted in 574 completed interviews, for an 80% response rate. The interview instrument elicited information regarding the…

In Carleton College's attempts to find a technique for measuring prospective students' perceptions of college price and educational quality, it discovered that student attitudes about educational value were reflected in the relationship between those two dimensions. (MSE)

After an unusual amount of negative publicity, California State University at Chico surveyed 500 freshmen and 250 junior transfer students and 500 students admitted but not enrolled concerning their perceptions of the publicity and reasons for attending or not attending. Results suggest the publicity had little influence. (MSE)

The study investigated the importance of 1,286 college applicants' attitudes about competitor institutions in determining enrollment decisions. Demographic and ability factors that may affect attitudes were controlled. Findings indicated that attitudes toward competing institutions have a significant, positive relationship to enrollment decisions.…

This fact sheet provides a checklist for selecting a college. Student objectives and college characteristics are considered and 17 educational and personal interest areas frequently cited as important by students are listed. Other areas covered include: computer programs and guidebooks, sources for gathering information, applying for admission,…

A study by the joint matriculation board of five British universities is reported concerning the characteristics of adult students applying to the institutions through a special program for applicants not having traditional qualifications and the achievement and perceptions of those who entered. (MSE)

Entering dental students' attitudes toward social and professional health care issues in six successive classes in one school were assessed on six scales. Results show significant differences on at least one scale each year, longer term differences on four scales, and a weak association between attitudes and student background and characteristics.…

The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) and its member institutions participated in the 2002 University Applicant Survey to gain a better understanding of prospective university students. The survey investigated various facets of the 2002 applicant pool, ranging from its demographic composition, academic achievements and educational intentions,…

Data on the registration patterns of 203 applicants accepted to a regional comprehensive university but registering late found that 15 never made it to the fifth day of class, 22 withdrew officially, 7 were withdrawn administratively for failure to complete documentation, and 1 was suspended for falsifying an official document. Interviews with six…

A study investigated how 362 Ohio high school seniors perceived the quality of selected state universities in Ohio and how those perceptions affected their choice of colleges to which to apply. It is concluded that students do use perceived quality as a basis for application. Implications for practice and further research are outlined. (MSE)

Discusses parents' use of early decision/early action (ED/EA) in college admissions to maximize the odds of admission at prestigious colleges and the implications for college admission programs. Topics discussed include the reasons for the surge in ED/EA, differences between ED and EA, the applicant pool, who benefits from ED application, and the…

Examined determinants of "service quality" as perceived by 139 potential students of a western university. Respondents identified dimensions of the university's quality such as assurance and reliability, empathy, and responsiveness. There was no statistical difference in the expected quality rating between potential students who decided to attend…