The "ERIC Review" announces research results, publications, and new programs relevant to each issue's theme topic. This issue is a compendium of resources, advice, and research to help guidance counselors, parents, and students plan for college. The first section, "Starting Out on the Path to College," contains the following articles: "Why Get on the Path to College?" (Adrianna Kezar); "Common Mistakes: Narrowing Your Choices Too Early" (Adrianna Kezar); "Which Is the Right Path?" (Adrianna Kezar); "Adult Students and the College Experience" (Sandra Kerka); "Women and the Path to College" (Pamela Haag); "Making the Grade: Help and Hope for the First Generation College Student" (Kevin Mitchell); and "College Planning for Students with Disabilities" (excerpted from "How To Choose a College: Guide for the Student with a Disability"). Section 2--"Gathering Information and Narrowing Your Choices" contains articles addressing the college landscape: "Community Colleges Today: Bringing You Into the Future" (Norma G. Kent); "State and Land Grant Universities: Opportunities and Choices" (National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges); "The Benefits of the Private, Liberal Arts College Experience" (Alan Splete); "The Case for All-Black Colleges" (William H. Gray, III); "Women's Colleges: A Legacy of High-Achieving Women" (Jadwiga S. Sebrechts); "Tribal Colleges: Tradition, Heritage, and Community" (Gerald Carty Monette); "Career Colleges: Preparing for the Job Market" (Kevin Mitchell); "At the Fork in the Path: Some Guidance from the Research" (Adrianna Kezar); and "How Colleges Are Changing" (Adrianna Kezar). The "College Planning Section" begins with two introductory articles: "Planning for College: Some Issues for Students and Parents To Consider" (Jim Montague); and "College Preparation Checklist for Students" and "Financial Preparation Checklist for Parents" (from the U.S. Department of Education's "Preparing Your Child for College, 1996-97 Edition"). Section 3--"Making Decisions" consists of: "Using Decision-Making Tools: A Compass on the Path" (Patricia Wood and Adrianna Kezar); and "College Selection and the Internet" (Kenneth E. Hartman). Section 4--"Succeeding on Your Chosen Path" contains: "Tips for Being Successful on Your Path: Don't Get Tripped Up!" (Adrianna Kezar); "Looking Back: Advice from Two Students on the Path" (Jennifer Lauver and Katherine Semrau); and "Graduate School: Some Resources for the Future" (Nancy A. Gaffney). Section 5--"Library" consists of print and electronic resources on college choice and attendance, compiled by Patricia Wood. (SWC)
