Many in the college counseling profession are fortunate to have numerous occasions to positively impact students' lives, but too often, they are humbled by the many missed opportunities throughout the years that have undoubtedly occurred due to enormous caseloads, excessive demands on their time, performing non-counseling tasks, and in some cases,…

Argues that American society is homophobic. Claims that one of the negative consequences gay/lesbian youth face when living in a homophobic environment is the internalized belief that acceptance is based upon how well one can hide one's identity. Explores some of the dimensions of the gay/lesbian developmental process. (RJM)

Focuses on a student-centered college planning approach for students with learning disabilities and other special needs. This collaborative approach portrays the student as the quarterback and the parents and school professional staff as supporting linebackers. Gives detailed plans for self-assessment, academic assessment, and college assessment.…

Presents several entries from three months of journal entries that were written during a college internship in the counseling office of an upper-class suburban public school. Touches on a variety of high school issues including decile rankings, college admissions, family problems, and emotional problems. (FC)

Describes characteristics and expectations of attendees (N=500) at a college fair. Results indicated most participants planned to attend college. Their most important reason for attending the fair was to see which colleges offered programs they were considering. The fair was described as having a significant effect on college preference. (JAC)

Reviews literature on college choice to present information on the criteria students use at three stages of the process of choosing a college. Describes student needs in terms of college characteristics and reports the availability of that information in research or guidebooks. (JAC)

Describes a seminar for high school students and their parents to increase awareness of financial aid sources and make families active participants in securing an aid package. Speakers from a major university and a local banking institution provided information and answered questions. (JAC)

Presents a model for an eleventh grade student/parent joint guidance program for college selection. Topics which are included in the program are transcripts, courses, college majors, financial costs and assistance, and informational materials. (BL)

Describes an intervention program (Understanding the University Experience) at Arizona State University for eighth grade Hispanic girls and their mothers with the long range goal of increasing the number of Hispanic women who attend college and complete baccalaureate degree programs and a shorter-term goal of preventing high school dropouts. (ABL)

Surveyed high school graduating seniors (N=401) and guidance counselors, (N=536) concerning influences on college choice. Results showed that important factors included availability of specific programs; reputation, location, and size; and counselor and parent recommendations. (WAS)

Describes the role played by high school Advanced Placement (AP) programs in determining decisions regarding college admissions. A student's prospects for admissions are considerably enhanced by enrollment in A.P. courses. Specific scores, the caliber of the secondary school and of the A.P. courses, and the student's curriculum are also…

Describes Augustana College's program of structured library orientation for high school students and its role in recruitment of prospective students. Library staff are seen as a credible and capable force in the college-wide effort to attract good students. (KS)

Describes a partnership program called "Joint Enrollment" where high school students also enroll at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia. The assumptions behind, and implementation of, this cooperative school-college partnership, are discussed. (KS)

Results of a grade 12 marketplace survey indicated a high correlation between students' and parents' perceptions that the college experience is a value-added experience in preparation for employment and a significant variance between counselors' opinions as to why students select colleges as compared to students' and parents' opinions. (Author/BL)

Discusses Syracuse University's Project Advance, which offers college courses for credit to high school students. Guidelines for credit transfer and cooperative college high school programs are given. (BL)