Archived Issues

High School Students Want Parents to be More Involved in College Planning
March 7, 2007
Volume 6, Issue 1

Cooperative Education Comes of Age
April 8, 2004
Volume 5, Issue 6

Campus Visit Drives College Choice
January 29, 2004
Volume 5, Issue 5

Technology Update: No Digital Divide
April 17, 2003
Volume 5, Issue 4

Technology Update: The Use of Technologies in College Choice
January 29, 2003
Volume 5, Issue 3

The Impact of 9-11 and the Economy on College Choice and Study Abroad
November 25, 2002
Volume 5, Number 2

Rankings Matter Relatively Little in College Choice
October 16, 2002
Volume 5, Number 1

Volume 4 2000-2001
Number 1 Internet now pervasive and powerful element in college choice; promises to become decisive factor in near future
Number 2 Students report high satisfaction with the quality of college counseling in high schools
Number 3 College-bound students' strong interest in international education contrasts with actual college experience
Number 4 Intercollegiate athletics have little influence on college choice -- intramural and recreational opportunities matter more
Volume 3 1998-1999
Number 1 Use of the Web and College Web sites continues its meteoric rise...
Number 2 Winner-take-all culture permeates attitudes about college admission
Number 3 A high majority of college bound high school seniors with above-average academic abilitity plan to work their way through college
Number 4 Fraternities and sororities not a factor in college choice
Volume 2 1997-1998
Number 1 Annual update on use of information technologies in college application process
Number 2 Student and parent attitudes about campus safety
Number 3 Importance of race, ethnicity, and other forms of diversity in college choice
Number 4 Influence of US News rankings on parents
Volume 1 1995-1996
Number 1 Rankings have little impact on college decision
Number 2 Computer based technology
Number 3 Impact of various communication methods and tools on college selection
Number 4 Parent attitudes about the cost of college
Number 5 Parent attitudes about financial aid and paying for college