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New Documentary Unlikely Reveals America's Real College Admissions Scandal

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Monday, October 14, 2019
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Less than 50 percent of students who start college graduate, a startling statistic explored in Three Frame Media's new feature documentary film UNLIKELY.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Less than 50 percent of students who start college graduate, a startling statistic explored in Three Frame Media's new feature documentary film UNLIKELY.
  • In a year when college admissions came under a microscope thanks to the "Operation Varsity Blues" scandal, UNLIKELY further uncovers the inequities and institutional barriers that have served to create the highly biased higher education system we know today.
  • From award-winning filmmakers Jaye & Adam Fenderson, UNLIKELY reveals the country's true college admissions scandal: America's college dropout crisis and the barriers students face in their pursuit of a college degree.
  • That's the real college admissions scandal we should be talking about today," said director Jaye Fenderson.

Common App Continues to Broaden its Reach, Expand Access, and Provide Insight into the College Admissions Process

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
University and college admissions, Education, Common Application, Scholarship

The report also highlights the most popular essay prompts applicants chose this past year, providing insight into how applicants are showcasing their unique stories to prospective colleges.

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  • The report also highlights the most popular essay prompts applicants chose this past year, providing insight into how applicants are showcasing their unique stories to prospective colleges.
  • These grants will fund new initiatives related to student and family engagement, evidence-based college advising, and matching students to scholarship resources.
  • Common App is a not-for-profit member organization committed to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process.
  • Each year, more than one million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, apply to college through the Common App's online application.

3 Enrollment Marketing, Inc. to Present & Share Insights at the 2019 NACAC National Conference

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Thousands of college admission professionals will convene in Louisville, KY this week for the 2019 NACAC National Conference to exchange ideas, learn best practices, and discuss core topics in the industry.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Thousands of college admission professionals will convene in Louisville, KY this week for the 2019 NACAC National Conference to exchange ideas, learn best practices, and discuss core topics in the industry.
  • In conference sessions and meetings with enrollment leaders, 3 Enrollment Marketing, Inc. (3E) will contribute fresh perspective and data-backed insights to these conversations.
  • One look around the conference hall itself is proof of how smartphone-dependent we have all become.
  • This annual conference is hosted by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the largest professional development association of its kind.

Situational Judgment Tests, MCAT, and GPA may result in bias against applicants from lower income levels during the medical school admissions process and are more likely to select applicants motivated by status, financial gains, and familial pressure to p

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Monday, September 16, 2019
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Majority (70%) of accepted applicants are partially or completely extrinsically motivated to pursue medicine by status, financial gain, or familial tradition or pressure.

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  • Majority (70%) of accepted applicants are partially or completely extrinsically motivated to pursue medicine by status, financial gain, or familial tradition or pressure.
  • Selection based on MCAT and GPA appears to favor higher income applicants who score significantly higher than their disadvantaged peers.
  • The use of situational judgment tests does not appear to offer any significant advantage in promoting diversity nor in selecting intrinsically motivated applicants.
  • Majority (51%) of accepted applicants screened using situational judgment tests are self-identifying Caucasians; similar to applicants accepted without the use of situational judgment tests.

Discover Student Loans Survey Finds 97% of Families Plan to Complete the FAFSA, but Confusion Still Exists

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
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Nearly all families surveyed (97 percent) plan to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA )1, according to a 2019 Discover Student Loans survey of parents with college-bound students aged 1618.

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  • Nearly all families surveyed (97 percent) plan to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA )1, according to a 2019 Discover Student Loans survey of parents with college-bound students aged 1618.
  • Its great that most families are planning to fill out the FAFSA and nearly half are including their children in those discussions, said Nicole Straub, Vice President for Discover Student Loans.
  • Discover Student Loans provides private student loans and is not affiliated with the FAFSA or federal financial aid.
  • All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from a Dynata (formerly Research Now/SSI) survey conducted on behalf of Discover Financial Services.

Liaison's BioMedCAS™ Doubles Membership in Its Third Cycle

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Thursday, September 5, 2019
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Launched in July 2017, BioMedCAS was developed by Liaison in partnership with biomedical science program directors.

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  • Launched in July 2017, BioMedCAS was developed by Liaison in partnership with biomedical science program directors.
  • BioMedCAS brings admissions offices an improved way to recruit, enroll and admit best-fit students while saving money and better allocating staff resources each admissions cycle.
  • Participation is restricted to institutions that offer one or more PhDs in biomedical sciences, but participants may accept research master's applications through BioMedCAS.
  • Compared with its inaugural cycle in 2018/2019, BioMedCAS posted the following results in 2019/2020:
    114% increase in female applicants.

PLEXUSS Democratizes College Admissions with MyCounselor™

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019
University and college admissions

Students with one-on-one access to college advising are over 3 times more likely to attend college and 2 times more likely to pursue a bachelor's degree.

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  • Students with one-on-one access to college advising are over 3 times more likely to attend college and 2 times more likely to pursue a bachelor's degree.
  • All students deserve personalized support in the college admissions process regardless of socio-economic background or which school they attend.
  • We are taking the bold step of making MyCounselor available at no charge because we must do better for our nation's students," said JP Novin, PLEXUSS' CEO and Founder.
  • Besides access to personalized support that can help students navigate the financial aid process, review admissions essays, or better understand the admissions process; students can use MyCounselor to research thousands of schools.

The Princeton Review's Annual College Rankings Are Out Today on PrincetonReview.com and in The Best 385 Colleges: 2020 Edition Available August 6

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Monday, August 5, 2019
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The college stands out for its highly regarded individualized study program and its low student/faculty ratio.

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  • The college stands out for its highly regarded individualized study program and its low student/faculty ratio.
  • The lists will also be reported in the new 2020 edition of the education services company's annual "best colleges" guidebook, The Best 385 Colleges (Penguin Random House, $24.99) on sale tomorrow, August 6.
  • "We are well aware, however, that applicants need more than an academic assessment to choose the colleges best for them.
  • In tandem with thepublicationofTheBest 385 Colleges, The Princeton Reviewhas developed a free nine-video series on YouTube.comtitled "College Admission 101.

Applying to College: Tips on the Common App From U.S. News

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Thursday, August 1, 2019
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The Common App is accepted by nearly 900 schools, and it allows prospective students to apply to multiple schools with just one application.

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  • The Common App is accepted by nearly 900 schools, and it allows prospective students to apply to multiple schools with just one application.
  • "A lot of work goes into applying to college, including filling out the Common App, writing personal essays and getting recommendation letters," said Anita Narayan, managing editor of Education for U.S. News.
  • The newest edition of the Common App is available on Aug. 1 each year, allowing applicants time to get started before the academic year begins.
  • "We want all students to feel supported by Common App regardless of where they are in their journey.

Firat Education Expands Nationwide Through Hiring and Training of Multiple College Admissions Consultants Across the Country

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Monday, July 8, 2019
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HOUSTON, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Houston-based Firat Education has committed to hiring, developing, and mentoring 45 independent college admissions consultants across the country over the next five years.

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  • HOUSTON, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Houston-based Firat Education has committed to hiring, developing, and mentoring 45 independent college admissions consultants across the country over the next five years.
  • College admissions and independent consulting practices have been involved in national news as Varsity Blues and College Board changes have emerged.
  • Therefore, it has become more vital to have ethical, knowledgeable, and successful college admissions consulting available to students across the country.
  • The scandal that shook up the college admissions industry in America has brought more attention to what independent college admissions consultants do for families nationally and internationally.