Perspectives and Policies of Undergraduate Admissions Committees Regarding Advanced Placement and Honors Coursework.

Herr, Norman Edward

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ERIC Number: EJ436103

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Perspectives and Policies of Undergraduate Admissions Committees Regarding Advanced Placement and Honors Coursework.

Herr, Norman Edward

College and University, v67 n1 p47-54 Fall 1991

A study investigated college admissions committee policies for recognizing and rewarding high school advanced placement and honors coursework. One-quarter award an extra grade point for advanced classes, 45 percent give priority in processing these applicants, and 66 percent give points in ranking applications. Advanced placement coursework is preferred to honors coursework. (MSE)

Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Advanced Placement, College Administration, College Admission, College Freshmen, Committees, Higher Education, Honors Curriculum, National Surveys, School Policy, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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