Descriptive statistics on applicants to the 1976-77 freshman classes of U.S. medical schools are presented which show a slight decline compared to the early 1970s, but an increase in women and minorities. Included are data on size of hometown, marital status, country of citizenship, and undergraduate degree level. (Author/LBH)

A study of Australian university and college of advanced studies applicants and rejections in 1986 suggests that between 9,000 and 14,000 applicants eligible and willing to accept a place were unable to begin studies that year. (MSE)

The factors influencing the yield--the proportion of accepted applicants who confirm their intention to attend--in the admissions process for the MBA program of the school of management at a large metropolitan university are examined. (Author/MLW)

Attempts to measure personal qualities in admissions are often inadequate because of poor understanding of the admissions process. Results of a major study illustrate the different objectives in admissions and how use of personal qualities might be improved. (Author)

A study investigated the factors influencing students' decisions about attending a college to which they had been admitted. Logit analysis confirmed gravity model predictions that geographic distance and student ability would most influence the enrollment decision and found other variables, although affecting earlier stages of decision making, did…

As of September 10, 1987, 7,387 students had applied for admission to the Community College of Philadelpia (CCP) for the fall 1987 semester. Less than 65% of the applicants were enrolled in CCP courses after the first week of the term. A comparison of the characteristics of the matriculants and non-matriculants revealed: (1) of the…

Recent data on medical school admissions are analyzed, and it is shown that they support the contention that the medical profession actively seeks liberally educated individuals, at least in the sense that "liberally educated" implies a reasonable breadth rather than a narrowly specialized education. (Author/LBH)

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,…

Statistical information regarding applicants for the 1978-79 first-year medical school class are reported. The data include numbers of applicants, numbers accepted, men and women applicants, minority applicants and acceptees, and scores on the New Medical College Admission Test and acceptance status for selected subpopulations of the applicant…

Results of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for 1980 are reported. The data include positions offered and filled by medical specialty and type of applicant. Applicant types are classified as U.S. students, North American graduates, and foreign graduates. Comparisons are made with the NRMP results for 1979. (JMD)

Reviews history, policies, and practices of admitting learning-disabled students to postsecondary institutions. Presents legal and social background information with respect to emergence of undergraduate applicants with learning disabilities, discusses uncertainties that affect response of high school and college admission and guidance counselors,…

One challenge faced by colleges and universities is fluctuation in traditional enrollment pools. Qualified applicants with learning disabilities represent a potential resource. Professional guidelines regarding admission practices and applicants with disabilities are available but underused. The profession can develop and validate common admission…

Examined data on the pool of applicants to U.S. medical schools from 1974-1999 for changes in size and demographics and to identify factors that may be associated with such changes. Found that increases in the proportions of women and Asian/Pacific Islander applicants were the driving force in the expansion of the applicant pool. (EV)

This digest summarizes in a question and answer format a full length report of the same title. It addresses trends in college student enrollment patterns with an emphasis on behavior underlying student choice of college. Demographic changes and cuts in important sources of student financial aid brought significant enrollment declines to higher…