Explores the success of specially admitted--below traditional standards--graduate students at a major university; using faculty perceptions of student performance and ability as the criteria, the specially admitted students were perceived not to differ from their traditionally admitted cohorts. (Author/JM)

Two admissions models are developed to predict future academic performance of graduate management students. The corrected model, using data obtained from the entire applicant group instead of just those admitted, demonstrated higher predictive ability. (Author/KM)

Graduates and dropouts from six vocational training programs were compared on school record data and on responses to questionnaires. They did not differ significantly in age, level of education, high school completion, marital status, disabilities, or GATB score. Significant factors were: 1. whether vocational school offered student's first choice…

Discussion of results of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). (PG)

Discusses the scope, present development, course offerings, and manpower utilization in the field of biochemistry. Indicates that the study of the subject is an intellectual challenge with unlimited opportunities. (CC)

Discusses the scope and the two braod divisions in the field of materials science. Indicates that the subject is becoming more and more important during this period of resources depletion. (CC)

Describes various types of training programs carried out in the study of microbiology. Indicates that the need for new energy sources and the expansion of medical schools and food industry may lead to an increasing demand for qualified microbiologists. (CC)

Discusses the characteristics of the course Introduction to Engineering'' taught at Berkeley High School each spring semester since 1967. Indicates that engineer participation in class as resource people is beneficial to the delivery of technical materials. (CC)

Discusses the conduct of a supplemental services program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with emphases upon academic help in areas identified as major problems. Indicates that the understanding gained from this operation is helpful to evolve educational programs and admissions practices. (CC)

In a discussion of numbers of college applicants and a survey of fall openings, the authors suggest that the majority of the nation's colleges are not facing a crisis in applications and enrollments and that a buyer's market'' does not exist. (Author/BY)

The author views grade point average as a better predictor of college success than rank in class. (BY)

Rather than have students in high school serve out their senior year, after they had completed all but a few credits for graduation, Midland College established a program, which enabled students to be admitted during their senior year. (RK)

Questions whether American universities can teach foreign students from non-English speaking countries the elements of professional journalism and whether it is fair to encourage these students to come to the United States for professional training. (Author/RB)