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Lower SAT's

While there is no major difference between
the qualifications of the men and women, the
women did have slightly lower SAT scores. This
however, was compensated for by a much
higher class standing among the women than
among the men. It is felt by some that this
would seem to be the best indicator of potential
college performance if previous admissions
studies are accurate.

When examining this years first year class as a
whole one finds once again, among those
enrolled in the college, a minor drop in SAT
scores over the past two years, but an increase
from 56 per cent in 1968 to 65 per cent of this

year's first year men and women ranking in the
top fifth of their secondary school class.

All of these figures can only shed a meager
light on what we can expect from the first year
men and women. At best we can get an idea of
what they have done in the past and what they
may be capable of in the future. It is difficult if
not impossible, however, to determine before
hand what the performance of this class will be
and what affect the admission of women and
the increasing enrollment of blacks will have
upon the academic and social climate of the
University. Much will depend upon what goals
the entering women have set for themselves and
what interests they plan to pursue in college.
Much also will depend on the reception that
these women receive from the men on the
University.

As Associate Dean for Student Affairs Anette
Gibbs observed, "It's going to be a whole new
ball game this year, and we are making no
predictions. It should be both interesting and
exciting."