Raises questions about the wisdom of relying on any single measure, especially a norm-referenced one such as the ACT, for making selective admission, retention, and certification decisions in teacher education. (FL)

Three important issues related to the testing debate, particularly in the context of college and professional school admissions, are reviewed and evaluated. (Author/AL)

A recent article by William R. Dunlap on admissions criteria is presented to illustrate applied statistical misuse. It is the basis for discussion of severe methodological problems including range truncation, dummy coding, identifying race and sex bias, measuring professional potential, and generalization of findings. The author's response is…

Data suggest that using the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in addition to high school records for determining college admissions adds virtually no useful predictive information over selection based on high school records alone. (Author/JM)

Describes a map designed to help students chart a college application strategy. The map locates each student on a grid by academic coordinates based on G.P.A. and test score index. Colleges are located on the same grid by identifying students admitted and circling dots representing academic locations. (RC)

The major issues surrounding admission policy formulation and implementation regarding disabled people are examined. A public statement of admission policy can help determine whether a university is dealing justly with disabled applicants. (MLW)

The way the Dutch system sifts out those permitted to participate in the most prestigious types of education is outlined. The admission policies for higher education are identified and a description of the structural changes in universities enacted by Parliament in January 1981 is provided. (Author/MLW)

The article suggests that graduate schools should act to provide access to Chicanos by altering the process and criteria for graduate admissions. It is recommended that the traditional graduate admissions qualifications be reexamined as to their ability to predict valid success criteria in terms of professional success and societal needs. (NQ)

Describes how the state of Georgia responded to federal charges of discrimination in the use of the Test of Adult Basic Education as an admissions test for vocational-technical schools. (JOW)

Proper procedures for preparing, questioning, listening, commenting, probing, and attending to verbal and nonverbal responses in admissions interviews are reviewed. Guidelines are suggested for assessing the applicant's character traits, attitudes, and abilities as well. (MSE)

Results of this study of Black college freshmen indicate that usual admission requirements penalize Blacks even though their experiences often build talents not recognized. Academic counselling helps Blacks on White campuses. College enrollment is increasing faster among Blacks than for Whites, particularly in Southern and/or White public…

This article presents the two key recommendations and some additional excerpts from the proposed New Jersey master plan for higher education. The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) is studying the impact of this plan not only on higher education, but on the preparation and certification of public school teachers. (Author/SJL)

The stiff competition among Japanese students for the limited number of spaces in the nation's most prestigious universities is described. Recent reforms in the entrance examination system and suggestions for further reforms are presented. (JMF)

Competencies useful in determining admission to teacher education programs are: (1) clarity of teacher presentations; (2) use of a variety of techniques, activities, and materials; (3) enthusiasm; (4) a businesslike approach to tasks; and (5) provision of learning opportunities. (CJ)

While the Court reached the right result in "Bakke," the opinions rendered reveal no clear legal guidelines for dealing with reverse discrimination. Available from the Law Review, University of Cincinnati College of Law, Room 12, Taft Hall, Cincinnati, OH 45221; sc $4.00. (Author)