University and college admissions

Tutors International Founder Voices Concern Over US College Admissions Bribery Scheme

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Thursday, April 4, 2019
Actors, Education, Behavior modification, University and college admissions, Teaching, Lori Loughlin, Tutor, Felicity Huffman, College admissions in the United States

OXFORD, England, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Tutors International, the leading provider of elite private tuition services worldwide, has today issued a public statement sharing its founder's views on the 2019 US college admissions bribery scheme .

Key Points: 
  • OXFORD, England, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Tutors International, the leading provider of elite private tuition services worldwide, has today issued a public statement sharing its founder's views on the 2019 US college admissions bribery scheme .
  • Following the news that authorities have charged more than 50 people, including actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, with conspiracy to commit fraud In connect with college admissions, Tutors International founder Adam Caller openly questioned the foresight of these parents.
  • To find out more about Tutors International and the elite services it provides, including full-time private tutors for families worldwide, visit www.tutors-international.com .
  • Tutors International is a worldwide organisation providing experienced private tutors to work with individuals of all ages and nationalities.

DoSomething.org Launches Merit Over Money Campaign, Thousands of Young People Demand That Ivy League Universities End Legacy & Donor Preferences in Admissions

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019
University and college admissions, Ivy League, Education, Affirmative action in the United States, Education policy, Legacy preferences

It's one reason that at elite universities, more students come from the top 1% of the income scale than the entire bottom 60% combined.

Key Points: 
  • It's one reason that at elite universities, more students come from the top 1% of the income scale than the entire bottom 60% combined.
  • Through DoSomething's "Merit Over Money" campaign, thousands of students are signing a petition to demand Ivy League schools do away with legacy and donor preferences.
  • DoSomething is partnering with advocacy organization EdMobilizer, which organizes the 1vyG conference and has been a staunch advocate for an end to unfair admissions practices.
  • "By changing their policies, Ivy League schools would set the precedent for other colleges admissions to make their admissions policies more fair."

Early Stage Company Tackles the College Admissions Scandal

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
University and college admissions, Admission

NEW YORK, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --With the recent college admissions scandal continuing to unfold, new evidence sheds light on the grueling college admissions process, and to what extent parents are willing to go, to get their children admitted to the "right school."

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --With the recent college admissions scandal continuing to unfold, new evidence sheds light on the grueling college admissions process, and to what extent parents are willing to go, to get their children admitted to the "right school."
  • College admissions leader, myKlovr, recognized the problem three years ago, and put together cutting-edge AI technology, thereby leveling the playing field.
  • In addition, the company recently introduced its College Acceptance Promise - a refund of all myKlovr subscription fees, should the student not be admitted to a college from a recommended tier.
  • MyKlovr is the first-of-its-kind virtual college counseling platform that utilizes predictive data analytics and artificial intelligence to increase every high school student's chances of college admission.

The Ohio State University Joins Liaison's EngineeringCAS™ to Achieve Key Recruitment and Admissions Goals

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association, Ohio State University, University and college admissions

WATERTOWN, Mass., March 20,2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Ohio State University has joined the growing list of institutions that are revolutionizing their graduate-level engineering admissions processes with Liaison International.

Key Points: 
  • WATERTOWN, Mass., March 20,2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Ohio State University has joined the growing list of institutions that are revolutionizing their graduate-level engineering admissions processes with Liaison International.
  • EngineeringCAS benefits all admissions stakeholders by:
    Providing students with an easy-to-use, mobile-friendly digital admissions portal that simplifies the application process.
  • To learn more about how EngineeringCAS can help achieve your recruitment, admissions and enrollment goals, visit engineeringcas.org .
  • As a land-grant university, Ohio State has a physical presence throughout the state, with campuses and research centers located around Ohio.

New Data Snapshot "Timing Is Everything: FAFSA Filing Trends" Reveals Students Potentially Missing Out on Aid

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Student financial aid, University and college admissions, Education, FAFSA, Students, Academia

The snapshot reveals that students with different backgrounds file the FAFSA at different times in the year.

Key Points: 
  • The snapshot reveals that students with different backgrounds file the FAFSA at different times in the year.
  • It also finds that older students and lower-income students file later than younger and higher-income students, in some cases negatively impacting aid potential.
  • Paying for college has been shown to be a major barrier to both enrollment and program completionespecially for first generation and minority students.
  • When students file the FAFSA can be just as important as if they do, particularly where non-federal grant aid is concerned.

Ban-the-Box Enters College Conversations; Again Highlighting Changes to Criminal History Use, Opines CriminalBackgroundRecords.com

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
University and college admissions, Criminal record, College application, Patent application

Applications that include the question of criminal history often cause applicants to pause and reconsider whether or not to move forward with the application process.

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  • Applications that include the question of criminal history often cause applicants to pause and reconsider whether or not to move forward with the application process.
  • In some cases the application process for college or university entrance is abandoned.
  • However, seemingly few individuals know that having a criminal background record is not always automatic grounds for rejection.
  • People who admit to having a criminal record on college applications are not automatically screened out by admissions offices.

UCEazy College Admissions Introduces Multi-Dimensional Student Program

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
University and college admissions

Because of this shift, parents and students need to understand that college admissions departments are placing an emphasis on admitting multi-dimensional students.

Key Points: 
  • Because of this shift, parents and students need to understand that college admissions departments are placing an emphasis on admitting multi-dimensional students.
  • The company also works with 11th and 12th grade students by providing one-on-one college admissions counseling via videoconference and high touch educational seminars on critical college admission topics for parents and students.
  • UCEazy's Multi-Dimensional Student Program works with students and parents in four core areas: academic, emotional, extra-curricular activities and creative writing.
  • To learn more about UCEazy and the multi-dimensional student, please visit UCEazy.com .

CollegeVine Closes 2018 as the Largest Marketplace for College Advisory Services in the U.S.

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
University and college admissions

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CollegeVine , the leading provider of data-driven high school guidance and college admissions advising, announced a major milestone reached in 2018, making it the largest marketplace for college advisory services in the country.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CollegeVine , the leading provider of data-driven high school guidance and college admissions advising, announced a major milestone reached in 2018, making it the largest marketplace for college advisory services in the country.
  • In addition, the technology we released in 2018 also helps them determine schools with the best return on investment for each families' unique needs."
  • Additionally, CollegeVine students experienced a 3x higher likelihood of getting accepted to a top school relative to their peers.
  • CollegeVine is a technology platform that enables high school families to navigate the college admissions process using data.

UniSuccess: Student-Advisors from 1,000+ Dream Colleges Help High School Students Worldwide

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
University and college admissions, Higher education in the United States

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for college decisions, UniSuccess Student-Advisors are now helping high school students to choose their dream colleges.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for college decisions, UniSuccess Student-Advisors are now helping high school students to choose their dream colleges.
  • Not knowing what colleges would accept them, many high school students painstakingly submitted applications to more than a few colleges.
  • It provides an online high-quality video platform where high school students meet with Student-Advisors advisors who are themselves students attending college.
  • To meet the multi-faceted needs of high school students worldwide, UniSuccess offers Student-Advisors from a wide range of backgrounds and colleges.

MyKlovr and Financial Fitness Group Partner to Help Families Understand College Financing

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
University and college admissions

MyKlovr provides the first-ever virtual college counseling platform powered by artificial intelligence to deliver personalized college planning services.

Key Points: 
  • MyKlovr provides the first-ever virtual college counseling platform powered by artificial intelligence to deliver personalized college planning services.
  • Providing financial e-learning, Financial Fitness Group has curated a dedicated library of content on topics such as education and employment, saving and paying for college, tuition plans, managing student loans and more.
  • "Partnering with Financial Fitness Group to share their expertise allows us to provide best-in-class financial training for education, while rounding out our holistic college counseling solutions."
  • MyKlovr was built so college-bound students and their parents can travel the journey to college admissions together, including college search, applications, financial preparation, and ultimately admission.