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Educator Margaret G. Benedict, Ph.D. Leads Low Income Students to Higher Education Via The Matthew Gaffney Foundation

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The upcoming National Higher Education Day, on June 6, 2023, will hold special significance for Margaret G. Benedict, Ph.D., the founder, and executive director of The Matthew Gaffney Foundation. For the past 15 years Dr. Benedict has assisted 200 high achieving, economically disadvantaged students with securing scholarships and educational tools toward attending the most prestigious colleges and universities. Boasting a 99% graduation rate from institutions that include Harvard, Dartmouth and Princeton, the Gaffney Foundation has successfully impacted society and the world at large, supporting underserved brilliant minds. Hoping to assist young graduates for many more years to come, Dr. Benedict is working to raise awareness for the Gaffney Foundation to sustain the organization's continued longevity.

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  • The Gaffney Foundation is in total alignment with National Higher Education Day which aims to prepare a path for more students toward a higher education degree.
  • Dr. Matthew Gaffney, who the foundation is name for, was a renowned educator known for his commitment to educational excellence, innovation, and diversity.
  • It was Dr. Gaffney's remarkable career that inspired his daughter, Margaret G. Benedict, to establish the Matthew Gaffney Foundation.
  • Follow them on Facebook at Margaret G. Benedict's Matthew Gaffney Foundation .

Comprehensive College Consulting Asks: When is a Student's High School Counselor Not Enough?

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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Counselors provide all manner of academic support, and, commencing with the junior year, offer help with the college application process.

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  • Counselors provide all manner of academic support, and, commencing with the junior year, offer help with the college application process.
  • The job description of this counselor may differ, of course; most private schools havededicated college counselors while public high schools have theirguidance counselors pull double duty, but all are ultimately provided with support.
  • The student to counselor ratio at a private school may be as low as 50:1, compared to the national average of 315:1.
  • The National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) recommends a counselor caseload of no more than 250:1, with 200 or less preferred.

Artemis Makes Its First Appearance at the 2022 National NACAC Conference, Sharing Its Vision of Greater Access to International Education

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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MIAMI, Oct. 3, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- While thousands of students dream of attending college in an international destination, many never achieve that dream due to unclear admissions policies, exorbitant costs, and difficulties navigating the complexities of international education. But now, a new higher education institution is simplifying the world of international college admissions with its more inclusive, streamlined approach to global higher education.

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  • But now, a new higher education institution is simplifying the world of international college admissions with its more inclusive, streamlined approach to global higher education.
  • Representatives from the institution had the chance to share this vision and its unique approach to higher education with families and college counselors attending the national NACAC Conference 2022 held in Houston from September 22-24.
  • When students apply to Artemis, they also gain access to 50+ top universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand and over 9,000 majors, including business, engineering, pre-law, medicine, humanities, and more.
  • Once accepted to Artemis, they also receive conditional admissions notices to three of their top-choice international institutions.

Noodle Names Former EAB Agency Services Principal Kamilah Lewis as Vice President of University Partnerships

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodle , the nation's fastest-growing online education network of universities, employers and learners, announced today the addition of former EAB Principal Kamilah Lewis to its University Partnerships team as Vice President.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodle , the nation's fastest-growing online education network of universities, employers and learners, announced today the addition of former EAB Principal Kamilah Lewis to its University Partnerships team as Vice President.
  • In this newly created role, Lewis will drive high-potential, student-centric, online education partnerships with universities focused on growth and expanded access.
  • Lewis comes to Noodle from EAB, one of the most well-respected consulting firms specializing in education institutions, where she was a Principal.
  • Lewis earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Maryland Global Campus (formerly UMUC) and a Master of Business Administration from American InterContinental University.

EAB Acquires Concourse Global and Expands Current Partnership to Help Thousands More Students Attend College

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Concourse also solves a major problem for colleges and universities, enabling them to diversify their student bodies by competing for these highly sought-after students.

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  • Concourse also solves a major problem for colleges and universities, enabling them to diversify their student bodies by competing for these highly sought-after students.
  • Students work with their school counselors to build anonymized profiles on the platform, showcasing their academic achievements and interests.
  • The traditional college application and admissions model works well for many but not all students, said Concourse Chief Executive Officer Joe Morrison.
  • Together, EAB and Concourse seek to help more than 13,000 aspiring college students attend and afford college through Greenlight Match within the next year.

Outlier.org Partners with Amazon, Chromebook, NACAC, Jobs for the Future, and Other Mission-Aligned Organizations to Launch Free "College Success" Course

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Outlier.org,an online education platform dedicated to reducing student debt and increasing access to quality higher education, announced the launch of College Success, a free online course designed to help college students thrive during undergrad.

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  • Created as a public service with the goal of increasing college retention and graduation rates, this free course is available to anyone with an internet connection.
  • Instructors also provide in-depth guidance on time management, paying for school (and life), and finding a deeper purpose in learning.
  • Outlier.org believes that it is critical to help all potential college students make the most of their experience and investment.
  • This group, coined the College Success Network, also includes Niche, OpenStax, Jobs for the Future, Big Picture Learning and upGrad as initial launch partners.

Introducing The AXS Companion to Common App, A Free Online Tool Designed to Support Under-Resourced Students

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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FAIRFAX, Va., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- College enrollment continues to decline while barriers for under-resourced students grow—but The AXS Companion to Common App, a free online resource developed by the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), in partnership with Oregon State University, aims to reverse this trend. Through 50+ audio and video modules, The AXS Companion walks students through each step of The Common Application platform, helping them to better understand how to complete each section based on their circumstances. The AXS Companion will be available for student use beginning in September 2022, as they begin the application cycle for fall 2023 admissions.

Key Points: 
  • The AXS Companion will be available for student use beginning in September 2022, as they begin the application cycle for fall 2023 admissions.
  • The result is The AXS Companion, a free online resource of 50+ video and audio modules for each section of Common App, which aims to support hundreds of thousands of under-resourced students in their journeys to college.
  • The AXS Companion will be available for student use following the NACAC Conference, as students begin the college application process for fall 2023 admission.
  • Community-based organizations and non-for-profit groups advising students can contact IECA at [email protected] to be notified when The AXS Companion is available for their students.

Kweller Prep Tutoring and Educational Services, Inc. Opens Hamptons Location

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y., March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kweller Prep Tutoring and Educational Services, Inc. is expanding East.

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  • WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y., March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kweller Prep Tutoring and Educational Services, Inc. is expanding East.
  • Kweller Prep is a 15-year, established, accelerated supplemental educational program with a time-tested record of success.
  • Kweller Prep identifies early talent and focuses on holistic learning approaches that place its students on track for success.
  • Kweller Prep also partners with various Alumni groups, including the Stuyvesant Alumni Association , to offer discounted SHSAT prep services.

VolunteerCrowd Extends Partnership with Parchment to Provide Letters of Recommendation for College and Career Bound Students

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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Covid-19 and the College Admissions Scandal prompted colleges and universities to lean into holistic admissions with a renewed commitment to equity and access.Holistic applications include letters of recommendation.

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  • Covid-19 and the College Admissions Scandal prompted colleges and universities to lean into holistic admissions with a renewed commitment to equity and access.Holistic applications include letters of recommendation.
  • Candidates typically include letters of recommendation to complement high-stakes applications like:
    VolunteerCrowd offers the first online letter of recommendation service for high school, and college students explicitly focused on non-cognitive strengths.
  • "We're excited to expand our partnership with VolunteerCrowd to make requesting letters of recommendation, through non-traditional channels, easier for students," said Sarah Kiley, General Manager of K12 at Parchment.
  • Students' verified transcripts and Letters of Recommendation characterize and affirm their contributions for service awards and scholarships, internships, college, and ultimately, employment applications.

College Admissions Consultants & Counselors Directory by State Now Free at AcademicInfluence.com

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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Services from a college admissions consulting agency or counselor may include admissions test preparation, financial aid counseling, high school course planning, college application guidance, interviewing skills development, campus visit preparation, athletic recruitment support, college or university selection, and more.

Key Points: 
  • Services from a college admissions consulting agency or counselor may include admissions test preparation, financial aid counseling, high school course planning, college application guidance, interviewing skills development, campus visit preparation, athletic recruitment support, college or university selection, and more.
  • The "affiliations and accreditations" section provides information on those counselors or consultants who are members of national admissions counseling organizations such as the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), and other notable student-assistance organizations.
  • "It's why we're championing college admissions consultants.
  • For more on what a college admissions consultant or counselor can offer and what to look for when choosing one, see: