The Role of Admissions and Orientation in Creating Appropriate Expectations for College Life.

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College Admission; Expectation; Higher Education; Publications; School Orientation; School Policy; Student Attitudes; Student Recruitment

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The ways in which admissions and orientation policies and practices help undergraduates form appropriate expectations for college are examined through examples of 14 colleges and universities, whose recruitment materials communicate the institution's educational purposes and orientation activities affirm institutional values and make students feel welcome. Recommendations are offered. (Author/MSE)

1991

EJ423164