How to Use CONNECTION'S 2005 Directory

New England Journal of Higher Education, The, 2005

12. Listing shows the total number of full-time employees (excluding faculty) and part-time employees (excluding faculty), in most cases as of Jan. 1, 2004.

13. Listings shows the total number of full-time faculty and part-time faculty, in most cases as of Jan. 1 2004.

14. Figure refers to the total library collection. In most cases, reported collections include printed volumes, micro-units, electronic titles, paper and electronic serials and periodicals.

15. Enrollment figures are for the fall 2003 term. The figures are reported by institutions based on a headcount of full- and parttime degree enrollment in undergraduate and graduate degree programs and full- and part-time non-degree enrollment.

16. Admissions Information is presented in a brief narrative and may include: examinations required by institutions as part of the admissions process or for placement after admission; application deadlines and fees for first-year students; and information regarding special admissions programs and related deadlines. The admissions office telephone number, email address and website address are also provided.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam is not generally listed; however most institutions require the exam of students for whom English is a second language.

Generally listed admissions examinations are indicated as follows:

ACT American College Testing Program

ACT/ASSETT American College Testing Program ASSETT Test

DAT Dental Aptitude Test

GRE Graduate Records Examination

LSAT Law School Admissions Test

MAT Miller Analogies Test

MCAT Medical College Admissions Test

OAT Optometry Admissions Test

SATI Scholastic Aptitude Reasoning Test (formerly the SAT)

SATII Scholastic Aptitude Subject Tests (formerly known as the Achievement Tests, institutions may require students submit scores from specific subject tests)

Some of the more popular special admissions programs include:

Early Decision, in which the institution provides early notice of admission and requires a non-refundable deposit if the student accepts the offer; and Early Notification, in which the institution give early notice of admission and requires that students make a deposit that is refundable if the student decides not to attend.