Data from a study of students in an applicant pool invited for interview by New York Medical College suggest there may be differences in attitudes and personal qualities among different categories of undergraduate majors that may have implications for the doctor-patient relationship. (MLW)

The extent to which medicine is perceived as a viable educational pathway for lower and middle income students and for the racial/ethnic groups underrepresented in medicine is discussed. Data on the income of parents of applicants to and student accepted by U.S medical schools is presented. (MLW)

Research on college choice as it relates to students' characteristics is reviewed, and the choice process is shown to be a complex series of activities, with individuals participating in it differently. Parent education is a stronger influence than race or gender. Groups are likely to respond to different marketing strategies. (MSE)

Describes the use of scattergrams which aid counselors in identifying consistent patterns in the admissions process and provide students and parents with "visual" advice in choosing a college. (Author)

A study found that interviewers of medical school applicants (n=471) were influenced in their ratings of applicants' noncognitive attributes by grade point average and Medical College Admission Test scores, when available, and by gender and race in accordance with affirmative action goals. Only moderate reliability across interviewers was found.…

A study at Calvin College (Michigan), a medium-sized Christian comprehensive college, investigated differences between 247 potential applicants having multiple contacts with the school but not applying, 274 admitted students who did not enroll, and 822 freshmen. It examined factors in college choice decisions, how the college compared to their…

Argues that economics education provides many benefits to students, including preparation for law school. Examines the ranking of economics majors on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Finds that among the 14 majors having more than 2,000 students take the LSAT, economics students received the highest average score. (DSK)

Top college admissions criteria include strength of curriculum and outstanding grades throughout high school, strong standardized test scores, and information gleaned from the personal application form about cocurricular activities and community service. Teacher recommendations and personal interviews are not as predictive as personal…

We reviewed the literature on "noncognitive" predictors-specifically, personality as it pertains to graduate education. The review is divided into 3 sections. In the first section, we reviewed measures typically used in studies of graduate school outcomes, such as attrition and time to degree. We also reviewed which student qualities faculty and…

This study analyzed applications for admission to a large metropolitan four-year public university over a three-year period, seeking to determine whether there were any significant differences in characteristics of students who applied online versus those who completed paper applications. (Contains 1 table.)

An analysis was made of characteristics of students participating in the various types and numbers of institutional contacts before enrolling in college. The purpose was to examine the relationship of student pre-enrollment contacts with the university to student enrollment and retention. Records identifying potential 1980 entering freshmen having…

File and survey data are used to determine the characteristics of students receiving college acceptances who decide to enroll full- or parttime rather than decline the admission offer. The objective was to distinguish between factors of eligibility for college and the personal and social factors affecting student self-selection for attendance.…

File and survey data are used to determine the characteristics of students receiving college acceptances who decide to enroll full- or part-time rather than decline the admission offer. The objective was to distinguish between factors of eligibility for college and the personal and social factors affecting student self-selection for attendance.…

An understanding of the impact of financial aid policies must be an integral part of institutional planning, since aid policies and availability will have a growing effect on student body composition. Current data are incomplete, but priorities implicit in policy will have to be reexamined in the early 1980s. (Author/MSE)

A study of applicants to an urban public university investigated the effect of scholarship size on attendance and persistence, impact of scholarship students on the school, and potential effects of different distributions of scholarship funds. Results suggest institutions using large scholarships should examine yield and persistence rates. (MSE)