The use of stepwise discriminant analysis as a means to select entering students who would benefit from a special program for the disadvantaged was studied. In fall 1984, 278 full-time black students were admitted as first-time students to a large urban university. Of the total, 200 entered a special program for the disadvantaged and 78 entered directly into the college. Three precollege variables were entered into the stepwise discriminant analysis: Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) verbal score, SAT math score, and high school rank. In addition, a second discriminant analysis was run to determine whether the originial placement was correct. The analysis indicated that the characteristics of the majority of black freshmen who entered college directly in fall 1984 differed from the majority who began the special program, but there was some overlap in both groups. The results indicate that 30 students from the special program should have been regular entry, and 18 regular entry students should have been in the special program. Based on the three precollege variables, guidelines for future placement of entering the program for the disadvantaged or directly into the college were established. (SW)