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ERIC Number: EJ436103
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0010-0889
Perspectives and Policies of Undergraduate Admissions Committees Regarding Advanced Placement and Honors Coursework.
Herr, Norman Edward
College and University, v67 n1 p47-54 Fall 1991
A study investigated college admissions committee policies for recognizing and rewarding high school advanced placement and honors coursework. One-quarter award an extra grade point for advanced classes, 45 percent give priority in processing these applicants, and 66 percent give points in ranking applications. Advanced placement coursework is preferred to honors coursework. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Advanced Placement, College Administration, College Admission, College Freshmen, Committees, Higher Education, Honors Curriculum, National Surveys, School Policy, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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