Comprehensive records of all 1971-72 high school seniors who registered for the College Board's Admissions Testing Program (ATP) before May of their senior year are analyzed in this national ATP summary report. Data tables provide information on the participants' ethnic background, high school grades, educational background, self-reported class rank, estimated high school and predicted college grade point averages, and scholastic aptitude and achievement test scores. Students' educational goals, intended fields of study, needs for assistance from the college, extracurricular activities, and planned financial arrangements, and self-reported skills are examined. Ordering information for other ATP summaries is also provided. (MV)