University and college admissions

Vassar Extends Policy Waiving Standardized Test Requirement for Two Admission Cycles

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Friday, February 5, 2021
Education in the United States, SAT, ACT, Vassar College, Vassar, University and college admissions

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vassar College has extended its policy waiving its admission requirement that applicants submit SAT or ACT test scores, President Elizabeth Bradley announced.

Key Points: 
  • POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vassar College has extended its policy waiving its admission requirement that applicants submit SAT or ACT test scores, President Elizabeth Bradley announced.
  • The pilot policy went into effect for the 2020-21 admission cycle and will continue for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 cycles.
  • Vassar College has extended its policy waiving its admission requirement that applicants submit SAT or ACT test scores.
  • The Office of Admission 's original decision to go test optional was made last year in consultation with the College Committee on Admission and Financial Aid (CAFA) and the Board of Trustees.

Austin Virtual School Fair to Bring Families Their School Choices, Make Applying Easier

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Virtual reality, University and college admissions

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Families will have the opportunity to meet Austin-area schools online, receive free application help, and even win raffle prizes during Families Empowered's Virtual School Fair on Saturday, Jan. 23.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Families will have the opportunity to meet Austin-area schools online, receive free application help, and even win raffle prizes during Families Empowered's Virtual School Fair on Saturday, Jan. 23.
  • Families can visit virtual booths to chat with school representatives about their programs, campus, and values.
  • Whatever schools they choose to apply for, families can receive step-by-step, secure application help from a Families Empowered Family Success Specialist in a private Zoom conference during the fair.
  • The Austin Virtual School Fair is the first in a series of virtual fairs across Texas, with other fairs serving families in San Antonio and Houston.

The 30 Best College Admissions Consulting Agencies -- Top Picks from AcademicInfluence.com

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
University and college admissions

Students hoping to improve their chances for entering their dream college or university are increasingly turning to college admissions consultants for help.

Key Points: 
  • Students hoping to improve their chances for entering their dream college or university are increasingly turning to college admissions consultants for help.
  • But which admissions consulting agencies stand apart from the growing crowd?
  • College admissions consulting expert David Nguyen, Ph.D., founder of Next Level Prep, has partnered with AcademicInfluence.com to offer students and their families guidance in their search for admissions help:
    This guide features 30 exemplary agencies from the West, Midwest, South, and Northeast regions of the United States.
  • It's why AcademicInfluence.com arranges agencies by regional groupings, to help students, parents, and their allies make the most of these top-ranked college admissions agencies.

Aspiring College Students Can Now Complete Their Application Via Mobile App

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
University and college admissions, Common Application

"This is about helping students apply to college, research financial aid and scholarships, and get advice from counselors virtually anytime, anywhere."

Key Points: 
  • "This is about helping students apply to college, research financial aid and scholarships, and get advice from counselors virtually anytime, anywhere."
  • The new app, known as Common App for mobile, aims to help close that digital divide and provide expanded and streamlined access to students applying to college.
  • Over the last five years, Common App has seen a nearly 40% increase in mobile device use of its web-based application.
  • Each year, more than one million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, apply to college through the Common App's online application.

Nestlings Raises $1.5M to Help International Students Through the College Application Process

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Education, University and college admissions, Articles, Human activities, International student, Student Exchange, Student migration, Common Application, College application

"International students seeking graduate or undergraduate degrees in the U.S. need guidance and support," said CEO Sowmya Satish, former Apple Product Manager.

Key Points: 
  • "International students seeking graduate or undergraduate degrees in the U.S. need guidance and support," said CEO Sowmya Satish, former Apple Product Manager.
  • Often compared with The Common App, an application tool used by American students, Nestlings seeks to make the application process in the U.S., U.K., and Canada easier for both undergraduateand graduate students from around the world.
  • Nestlings is designed to make navigating the college application process simpler for students and also works with colleges and universities to increase their brand awareness and enrollment numbers in international markets.
  • The company's online portal is designed to assist students at every step of the application process, making it easier for international students to find the right college fit.

Common App Will No Longer Require Veterans to Share Reason for Military Discharge

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
University and college admissions, Common Application, Military discharge, Asia Pulp & Paper, Human activities

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Military veterans who apply to college through the nonprofit Common App will no longer have to answer a question about the nature of their military discharge.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Military veterans who apply to college through the nonprofit Common App will no longer have to answer a question about the nature of their military discharge.
  • It's about enabling more servicemembers to complete their application by removing an obstacle that too often stands in the way of veterans' college-going aspirations."
  • During the 2019-2020 school year, more than 1.1 million prospective students used the Common App to submit over 5.5 million college applications.
  • Common App is a not-for-profit member organization committed to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admissions process.

Students for Fair Admissions Files Motion to Intervene as Plaintiff-Intervenor in United States v. Yale University

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
V-12 Navy College Training Program, Yale University, University and college admissions, Connecticut, Discrimination in the United States, Education in the United States, Affirmative action in the United States

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Students for Fair Admissions filed a complaint and a motion to intervene in United States v. Yale University, a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice on October 8, 2020 challenging Yale University's discriminatory admissions policies.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Students for Fair Admissions filed a complaint and a motion to intervene in United States v. Yale University, a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice on October 8, 2020 challenging Yale University's discriminatory admissions policies.
  • The Justice Department's lawsuit against Yale alleges that, for decades, the school discriminated against white and Asian-American applicants on the basis of race and ethnicity.
  • Importantly, SFFA seeks to forbid Yale from using race as a factor in all future admissions decisions.
  • Using race and ethnicity in college admissions decisions is unfair, unconstitutional and is fraying the social fabric that holds our nation together."

College Guidance Network Closes $400,000 Convertible Note Financing Round

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
University and college admissions, Guidance system, Military technology, College application, Articles, Science and technology

BOSTON, Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- College Guidance Network , the MasterClass of college admissions guidance, today announced it has closed a $400,000 convertible note financing round, and will begin engaging investors on an institutional round of fundraising to support a national rollout.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- College Guidance Network , the MasterClass of college admissions guidance, today announced it has closed a $400,000 convertible note financing round, and will begin engaging investors on an institutional round of fundraising to support a national rollout.
  • "Our mission is to guide parents and students through the highly complex and evolving college admission process, making the college application process more accessible for everyone," said Jon Carson, the CEO of College Guidance Network.
  • College Guidance Network launched its virtual programming network in September 2020 to help solve a major problem for students and families: Navigating the competitive college admissions process, made even more complex by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • For the latest College Guidance Network programming schedule, visit https://www.collegeguidancenetwork.com/programming
    College Guidance Network uses the power of virtual technology to demystify the college process in the time of COVID-19 and increase access to excellent guidance and the best resources, thereby addressing the "guidance gap."

Stand Out in Your College Application--The Help You Need from Admissions Expert Dr. David Nguyen & AcademicInfluence.com

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
University and college admissions, ACT

Included among the 10 student achievement areas Nguyen believes can boost admission chances are social impact, innovation, and art.

Key Points: 
  • Included among the 10 student achievement areas Nguyen believes can boost admission chances are social impact, innovation, and art.
  • "In some cases, a student's extracurriculars can sway college admissions officers to forgive less-than-perfect GPAs and less-than-shiny test scores," says Nguyen.
  • AcademicInfluence.com believes Dr. Nguyen's insights can help students build applications that look more appealing to admissions officers and help students achieve their educational goals."
  • Author David H. Nguyen, Ph.D., who has also written " How to Choose a College Admissions Consultant ," is on the Academic Advisory Board of AcademicInfluence.com.

Students for Fair Admissions Strongly Urges Evanston Illinois School District #65 to Reject Race-Based Seats for In-Person Learning

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Articles, University and college admissions, Affirmative action, Discrimination, Students for Fair Admissions, Edward Blum, Equal Protection Clause, Social issues, Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, Constitution of the United States

Dr. Horton has proposed giving certain "marginalized groups" priority for in-person, classroom attendance while non-marginalized groups would be forced to continue classes remotely.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Horton has proposed giving certain "marginalized groups" priority for in-person, classroom attendance while non-marginalized groups would be forced to continue classes remotely.
  • The letter notes that this proposed policy violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
  • Edward Blum, president of SFFA said, "The U.S. Constitution and our nation's civil rights laws and forbid treating school children differently because of their race and ethnicity.
  • Students for Fair Admissions is a nonprofit membership organization with over 22,000 members.