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Admissions Counselors’ Perceptions Of Cognitive, Affective, And Behavioral Correlates Of Student Success At An Independent High School: A Mixed Methods Study, Meghan L. Kiley, Robert K. Gable

K-12 Education

“Through the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of students, admission and enrollment management professionals play a critical role in their schools’ vitality and educational culture” (NAIS, 2012, para. 2). According to the Principles of Good Practice, stated by NAIS (2012), through the admission process schools seek to ensure an appropriate match between prospective students/families and the school. For admission professionals to make the most effective decisions for both the school and applicant, they gather materials to get to know the student on a deeper level. These materials include, but are not limited to, a formal application, transcripts (often from the past …