Soviet officials. in addition. frequently fabricate catagories and chargesinsufficient kinship or "possession of state secrets" are reasons listed in application denials. Most recently. in direct violation of the Helsinki accords. the U.S.S.R. has informed many Jews that they will accept no further applications. Many Jewish members of the Soviet intelligensia applying for exit visas have not only been denied. but have been stripped of academic degreesas if such action might erase vast knowledge and wisdom. It is even becoming increasingly difficult for Soviet Jews to attain quality educations. They are systematically refused access to top universities despite equal or superior qualifications.