This compilation includes an introduction and three speeches on the nature and mission of college admissions. Examines the historical roots of admissions policies; admissions officers' roles as social engineers; and the importance of diversity in student backgrounds, experiences, and points of view. Proposes strategies for continuing educational…

Discusses the role of the independent college counselor and reports the results of research on the perceptions of 125 college admission officers and 210 secondary school counselors toward this type of practitioner. Results showed mixed reactions to aspects of the independent counselor's role and doubts about the independent admission counselor's…

Reflections on the profession of admissions officer include the need for sharing of information within the profession, the admissions officer as enrollment manager, the role of intercollegiate athletics, and merit scholarships. (MSE)

A qualitative investigation of the conduct and content of medical school admission interviews found that differences in the 10 interviewers' perceptions of the purpose and structure of the interview varied according to their professional background and amount of experience with the admissions process. (MDM)

Surveyed over 200 public and private high school college advisors to learn what counselors think about their relations with college admission offices and how they view contemporary recruitment efforts. Concludes that there needs to be more open communication between college admission offices and high school counselors. (NB)

A survey of 92 medical college admissions officers indicated the admissions interview has two major purposes: assessing candidates' noncognitive skills and public relations. Most interview processes were loosely to moderately structured, and interviewers received minimal training. The interviewer's role is primarily subjective but influential in…

The doctoral thesis summarized in this document investigated which set of teacher education program admissions criteria best predict achievement by examining the relationship between outcomes in the teacher education program and test scores and other indicators of academic achievement. The particular problem was to determine the predictive value…

An informal study explored the dynamics of the task of writing college application essays, which urge self-revelation but are judged by omnipotent admissions committees. Four students in the top 17% of their class of 194 in a predominantly white suburban school completed think-aloud protocols as they drafted a response to an application question…

An associate dean examines the status of middle managers of support services (admissions and financial aid officers, registrars, advisors, counselors) concluding that lack of opportunity for career growth leads to wasted resources. He recommends that colleges introduce programs of career development and suggests ways the middle managers can help…

Utilizes the Kuder Interest Blank to identify some of the characteristics held in common by successful admissions officers. The research also suggests the development of an "admissions key" to the Kuder, which will permit the selection and guidance of potential admissions officers. (Author)

The registrar-admissions officer and his role were discussed at AACRAO's 63rd annual meeting. Also included in this session was a report of the AACRAO Salary Survey. (LBH)

The differences between superficial promotional activities and effective marketing programs for law school admissions are examined, and the role of the admissions officer is discussed. (MSE)

With institutional survival at stake, admissions and financial aid administrators at all colleges may work together more in the future, concerned with both supply and retention of students and financial aid funds. Policy formation will require the cooperation of these administrators. (MSE)

Norridge High School counselors developed a program using peer counselors to obtain and share information from college representatives. After initial training sessions they interviewed the representatives, posted descriptions of the colleges, and answered students' questions. (JAC)

Proceedings from the Sixth Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers that pertain to office management are summarized including: calendars; commencement procedures; publications; records; registration; reports; scheduling; staffing; testing; transcripts; and certificates. Names and addresses of conference…