Wechsler-Bellevue IQ scores obtained by college level Ss were reviewed. Some indications suggest a rise in college students' IQ level. WAIS scores for college-age Ss in different areas of the United States were compared in the interest of gathering local norms, as an aid to guidance personnel in recommending students for college eligibility.
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