This critique lists a number of positive features of the Rite of Passage Review and dwells at somewhat more length on its problems and difficulties. The remarks are organized around several key features of the design which were taken to operationalize the process: 1) Specialist Panel Personnel; 2) Size of Panels; 3) Orientation of Panel Members and Chairmen; 4) Cross-Institutional Substantive Review of Programs; 5) Review Methodology; and, 6) Problems of Consistency Within and Across Panels. (RF)