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Epstein, Jonathan P. – Journal of College Admission, 2009
The advent of the modern form of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), brought to bear by the combination of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and Harvard's former president James Bryant Conant (Lemann 1999), was designed to promote the recognition of talent and intellect, wherever they may be found. Their aim was to provide greater educational…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, College Admission, Admission Criteria, Advocacy
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Maddy-Weitzman, Edie – Journal of College Admission, 2006
In this article, the author, a volunteer college counselor for Palestinian and Israeli members of "Seeds of Peace"--students who want to study in the U.S., describes her experience working with these youths as they embark upon their voyage to acquire a U.S. university education. Founded in 1993 by the late John Wallach, Seeds of Peace is…
Descriptors: Resident Camp Programs, Conflict, Peace, Foreign Countries