Based on a sample of 145 graduate students in social work, results indicated that the Graduate Record Examination, as a primary basis for admission, is not a valid predictor of future performance in schools of social work. Moreover, its elimination does not produce a lower quality of student. (Author/BW)

A state university program to admit a selective group of adult students in each of four semesters, from Spring 1976 to Fall 1977, is described, including the program rationale, the academic history of the program participants, and future directions for adult student admissions within the California State University system. (MSE)

Research shows that many students entering teacher education programs are deficient in writing skills. This article focuses on how to develop, administer, and score a writing sample. (Author/CB)

Offers suggestions and contributions that higher education can make to public schools: (1) a better understanding of the complex problems faced by educators, (2) assistance in developing procedures for recognizing educational excellence and incompetence, (3) reevaluation of admissions standards and criteria, and (4) ways of implementing new…

The article reports the results of a seven-year followup study on employment of special education teachers and cites the kinds of teacher education program admission criteria (specifically, nonacademic aspects) that may relate to employment following graduation. (CL)

Almost three quarters of all medical school applicants are first-time applicants. Reapplicants have a smaller but still good chance of acceptance. Data from the Applicant Information Management System shows a somewhat lower probability of gaining acceptance to medical school. (MLW)

Purported graduate school applicants requested their faculty advisors to complete letter of recommendation forms. The forms had identical questions, but two were marked the same--either "confidential" or "nonconfidential"--and the other was oppositely marked. Significant differences in faculty responses were found, with…

Describes a study conducted at DeKalb Community College to compare placement levels established by the college's in-house Reading, English and Mathematics (REM) Test with Scholastic Aptitude Test scores. Discusses REM placement levels and their course alignments, internal challenges to the placement levels, and correlation study findings. (DMM)

This article explores the implementation of immunization requirements for college attendance. The nature and extent of these requirements and advice on obtaining assistance in instituting these requirements are discussed. (Author/DF)

Reports results of a study of students in programs of the Connecticut Regional Vocational Technical Schools, 1977-79. Comparisons were made between admitted and nonadmitted students and completers and noncompleters. The study was concerned with the prediction of academic grade point average, trade grade point average, and probable school leavers…

This article reports on the results of a study in which performances of kindergarten tasks by early entrants to kindergarten and regular-age entrants were compared at the end of the school year. The need for research-based criteria for success in kindergarten for males and females is explored. (DF)

Briefly outlines the historical dimensions of the influence of colleges on secondary schools. Presents seven lessons learned from the transcript study. Asserts that current educational reform must involve both secondary and postsecondary levels in tandem. (MD)

Three studies which examine the academic achievement of secondary students in British comprehensive schools as compared to their achievement in selective schools are critiqued. Research problems found in each of the studies are examined. (RM)

Procedures are examined for identifying and selecting students for art-centered, mentally gifted, educationally handicapped, and mentally retarded programs in Westville, California. (MM)

With regard to the DeFunis vs. Odegaard law school admission discrimination case, selection models were applied to hypothetical situations based upon evidence in the literature concerning such matters as mean differences between majority and minority groups on predictors and criteria, slopes of the within group regression lines, and correlations…