Considers the use of video in college recruiting. Outlines the development and production of a television series that deals with the college admission and selection process. Notes that the series is broadcast on both education and public access cable stations. Describes series "American College Focus" as model to be used by school counselors and…

Considers role of independent counselors in college admission and presents most effective option for enhancing the professional acceptance of the independent counselor. Discusses six major points, including the role of the independent counselor, counselor certification/licensure, self-regulation, applicable research, ethics, and conclusions. (NB)

Describes Minorities Achieving in Nursing program, developed at one college to provide a systematic, organized effort specifically targeting the two major minority groups in the Midwest, African Americans and Hispanics. Describes the on-campus recruitment programs for minority students, community outreach activities, results of the recruitment…

Examines process of college admission and recruitment activities to assure that colleges and universities recruit the best students for their campuses. Describes how to find the most desirable prospect pool for the college and how to recruit students from this pool. Offers suggestions to help assure the best fit for both the student and the…

Notes that well-designed financial aid package is importance tool in student recruitment. Explains that economics has core of principles to guide decision makers when dealing with complicated economic questions. Uses those principles to answer questions related to financial aid in attempt to create conceptual framework which can be accepted by all…

Surveyed high schools as to their models and practices of grade weighting, sought opinions from college respondents who participated in past national surveys on weighting averages, and determined feasibility of recommending national grade weighting system. Found that weighted grading system is preferred by college admission professionals. (NB)

Explores how to design effective admissions rating system by looking at selection of academic and personal measures, derivation of academic rating, personal rating, accounting for different testing patterns, and other advantages. Emphasizes importance of ensuring students that their folders will be reviewed in their entirety and that review…

Surveyed 88 colleges and universities considered very selective in their admission process concerning role of the college recommendation written by teachers or counselors. Found that teacher and counselor recommendations were important part of evaluation process for university admission to selective schools and that recommendations needed to be…

Addresses pressure placed upon college admission offices, arguing that admissions staff are evaluated, not by what they do or how well they do it, but by numbers: how many first-year students, transfer students, and minority students have enrolled; and how one year's enrollment compares to previous year's enrollment. Urges working toward practice…

Discusses the Secondary School Report, form completed by secondary school counselors and used by approximately 150 colleges and universities in their student admission process. Discusses difficulties and time involved in completing forms, and recommends that schools need to be encouraged to produce school profiles. (NB)

Authors from urban public two-year college; rural, selective residential private college; and suburban, commuter, public university describe their efforts to involve enrolled African-American students in recruiting prospective students. Discusses off-campus recruitment events, prospective student visitation days on campus, phone-a-thons, and using…

Admission counselors (n=200) completed surveys about employment, title, on-the-job training, travel, and availability and satisfaction with certain responsibilities. Most satisfying admission responsibilities were program organization and implementation, applicant review and decision, and formal presentations. Least satisfying were telemarketing,…

Proposes 10 questions that can serve as guidelines to evaluate undergraduate music program for students who wish to pursue music major or minor and 5 additional questions that can serve as specific guidelines in considering music education programs. Includes evaluation checklist and Music Teacher Certification Program Checklist. (NB)

Discusses what is wrong with encouraging high school students to apply to their dream school as a college choice when they have no real chance of being accepted. Contends that concentrating on an unrealistic dream school steals away serious exploration of all other colleges. Suggests ways that college advisors can burst the bubble of the "dream…

Considers students with disabilities and what higher education opportunities exist for these students. Includes helpful hints for professors who teach students with disabilities. Discusses prevalence of disabilities among college students, options available to students, and how to select the best available option. (NB)