Forty people from 15 countries participated in the study group on minimal competencies at the Third International Congress on Mathematics Education. Despite a great diversity of concerns, participants found the discussions useful. (SD)

The article presents comments on the conclusions drawn in the "Secondary/Post-Secondary Interface Study" concerning (1) the apparent decline in basic skills at the secondary-postsecondary interface, (2) equal preparedness of grade twelve and grade thirteen students for university, and (3) university admissions problems caused by…

The important thing is that the student early and continuously recognizes school as an institution ready to help, one that will help him, frequently, assess his own progress and deficiencies, indicate what these mean in terms of the future, and provide instruction for getting on. (Author)

Reviews college admissions policies as they may be affected by court decisions. Deals specifically with Bakke v. Regents of the University of California, Hupart v. Board of Higher Education of the City of New York, Griggs v. Duke Power Co., the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Washington v. Davis. (RT)

The increase in the proportion of women students in U.S. medical schools was examined. Regional differences in the proportion of women in entering classes was noted and these differences are described and possible reasons for them are speculated. (MLW)

In an investigation of trends in grade inflation, the grade point averages and Medical College Admission Tests scores for medical school applicants in all undergraduate colleges with at least five such applicants were compared over four years. (MSE)

Uses Colombian data to examine the impact on equity if ability, rather than willingness to pay private school costs, determined which secondary school graduates enter postsecondary education. Results show that individuals from lower socioeconomic strata would gain by this reform mechanism, but that the proportion of female students would decline.…

The differences between superficial promotional activities and effective marketing programs for law school admissions are examined, and the role of the admissions officer is discussed. (MSE)

Most successful yield strategies use a series of messages specifically designed to meet the informational and emotional needs of students in the final decision-making stages. Techniques to try include: brochures, videotapes, handwritten postscripts, posters, and phone campaigns. (MLW)

Reviews the literature on enrollment management in private and public institutions. Offers a case study of enrollment management processes and structures at Orange Coast College in California, including an evaluation of the success of the college's efforts. (DMM)

This study examined the score level, extent of test completion, and test reliability for visually impaired, physically handicapped, and nonhandicapped groups taking the Graduate Record Examinations General Test. Results included the finding that performance of visually handicapped groups approximated that of nondisabled examinees, although…

Current and proposed Swedish university admission criteria are presented as a reflection of government attitudes about the value of certain kinds of educational backgrounds. Another approach based on different kinds of measures of academic ability is also outlined. (MSE)

Need-based financial aid is seen as an essential component of a meritocratic admissions policy. A cornerstone of the meritocratic admissions revolution has been the willingness of college and university trustees to provide increased resources for financial aid. The experiences at Williams College are discussed.

The testing of a dual admission system in a South African university, aimed at removal of racial, social, or religious discrimination in college admission policy, found that the system is capable of identifying talented but disadvantaged students. (MSE)

An American Council on Education survey shows that almost all community colleges have undertaken serious curriculum review recently. The reviews focus specifically on the skills or competencies that should be part of the college study. Survey results suggest that community colleges are developing a new balance between general education and career…