Summarizes the results of a number of Queensland studies of selection of students for admission to tertiary institutions. The value of each approach for students and tertiary institutions is considered and appropriate selection indices are described. Evidence of the validity of the scholastic aptitude measure for the rescaling task and of the…

Norway has demonstrated the value of rigorously screening candidates for teacher education programs and has also shown the importance of exposing teacher candidates to a variety of work experiences before formal college training. (Author/IRT)

Existing legal doctrine, the author argues, provides no clear solution to the conflict between freedom of association and freedom from racial discrimination in cases regarding racial discrimination by private clubs and schools. Examines alternative policies toward the conflict and their likely impact on the opposing interests. (JT)

Information wanted by college catalog readers was determined from a questionnaire in which 232 respondents rated as "essential,""useful," or of "no interest" each of 121 items. Forty-four items rated essential by at least 60 percent of the respondents are listed along with a statistical summary of all responses. (LBH)

There is an acute need to revise premedical advising to better meet the needs of students. Medical schools should share the responsibility and initiative in creating a system whereby career choices are made by positive actions on the part of students rather than by trial and error or default. (Author/LBH)

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics was established in 1980 as a resident public high school for juniors and seniors demonstrating ability and interest in science and mathematics. Outlines the admission policy, instructional program, supportive services, and the school's commitment to public service. This was the first publicly…

Southwest Missouri State University's efforts toward a major change in institutional role and toward increasing admissions requirements are examined as they affect each other. (MSE)

The author discusses issues in the development of admissions tests by home study schools. He covers the construction of tests, emphasizing (1) consistency, (2) validity, and (3) normative data sampling. (CH)

This article examines the eligibility requirements and outlines the procedures for applying for legalization under the new Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. The law as Congress passed it is a liberal one, but there is still room for flexibility in the interpretation of the regulations. (Author/VM)

A study of the usefulness of several diagnostic tests for selecting students to enter a civil engineering program found that the tests were not appropriate and that tests should be developed specifically for civil engineering. (MSE)

Criticizes the game-playing of students who participate in Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) preparation courses, are tutored, and take the SAT again and again to render themselves eligible for the college of their choice. Advocates the matching of academically compatible students and colleges without this artificial score boosting. (KS)

Reviews the implications (for high school principals) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) adoption of Rule 48 establishing eligibility criteria for freshmen students receiving athletic grants-in-aid from Division I colleges and universities. Failure of a student to be admitted due to a high school's ignorance of the rule's…

This article reviews common music education admission requirements and screening tests. The author maintains that if teacher educators are clear about the characteristics and competencies potential teachers should possess, equitable and valid means of assessing teacher candidates can be developed. (JDH)

A study was made to see if there are differences in admission-selection practices of schools of engineering and schools of education and whether there are differences between engineering majors and education majors with respect to grades in specific courses, freshman and senior grade point averages, and SAT scores. Results are discussed. (MT)

In Malaysia salaries of teachers with certificates from a teacher training college are significantly lower than salaries of teachers with bachelor's degrees. This bifurcation has virtually eliminated upward mobility. Problems are discussed and a program to allow experienced teachers with certificates to pursue a degree is described. (MT)