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Common App welcomes over 30 new colleges and universities for the 2021-2022 application season

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
University and college admissions, Common Application, College application, College of the University of Chicago

ARLINGTON, Va., March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Students applying to college in 2020-2021 will soon have access to over 30 additional colleges and universities across the United States through the Common App online application system.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Students applying to college in 2020-2021 will soon have access to over 30 additional colleges and universities across the United States through the Common App online application system.
  • Used by more than three million applicants, teachers, and counselors around the world every year, the Common App platform streamlines the college application process, providing resources and guidance to make college more accessible for students around the country.
  • "Key to our mission at Common App is lowering the logistical and systemic barriers to college access," said Jenny Rickard, President & CEO of Common App.
  • "Thanks to our diverse membership, all students, regardless of their background, have the opportunity to apply to the colleges or universities that will help them achieve their best future."

Common App Revises Application Questions on Sex and Gender

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
University and college admissions, Common Application, College of the University of Chicago, Google Chrome App

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As a part of an ongoing effort to revolutionize the college application and create a more equitable admissions process, Common App today announced a series of changes to the questions on its application focused on sex and gender.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As a part of an ongoing effort to revolutionize the college application and create a more equitable admissions process, Common App today announced a series of changes to the questions on its application focused on sex and gender.
  • Beginning in the 2021-2022 admissions cycle, the questions related to gender identity will be revised to better reflect the identities of the more than one million students who use Common App each year.
  • Common App, which is used by more than 900 colleges and universities around the county, will put these new changes into effect for the upcoming 2021-2022 application cycle.
  • Common App is a not-for-profit member organization committed to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admissions process.

BERKELEY COLLEGE RANKED BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT FOR 8TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR FOR BEST ONLINE BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS AND BEST ONLINE BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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News & World Reporthas ranked Berkeley College among the Best Colleges in the nation for Online Bachelors Degree Programs.

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  • News & World Reporthas ranked Berkeley College among the Best Colleges in the nation for Online Bachelors Degree Programs.
  • The ranking also recognizes Berkeley College as among the best Online Bachelors Degree Programs for Veterans.
  • In the new discipline-specific category of Best Online Bachelors Programs Business, Berkeley College ranked No.
  • U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelors Programs and among the Best Online Bachelors Programs for Veterans, for eight consecutive years.

One Day University's Pandemic Pivot Is A Stay At Home Winner

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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"We were in bad shape," says Steven Schragis, founder of One Day University.

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  • "We were in bad shape," says Steven Schragis, founder of One Day University.
  • But, by the end of March, One Day University's presence had dropped to 0 cities and 0 adult students.
  • One Day University's membership program, which costs $7.95 per month or $72 annually, is modeled afterthat of Netflix or Spotify.
  • One Day University is like a fun day at college with your favorite professor - and without the homework or exams."

University of Phoenix and Dallas College Offer New Credit Transfer Program

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Monday, November 23, 2020
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University of Phoenix and Dallas College announced an agreement today that will allow graduates of Dallas College to easily transfer their credits to University of Phoenix towards earning a bachelors degree.

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  • University of Phoenix and Dallas College announced an agreement today that will allow graduates of Dallas College to easily transfer their credits to University of Phoenix towards earning a bachelors degree.
  • We are excited to align with Dallas College to help address needs in popular industries as IT and healthcare, said University of Phoenix Provost John Woods.
  • Dallas College and University of Phoenix aim to provide students with an opportunity to earn their bachelors degree in an affordable manner, said Dr. Shawnda Floyd, Provost of Dallas College.
  • University of Phoenix offers undergraduate students one course at a time in five-week increments with new courses starting monthly.

Niche.com Ranks Baker Top Private University in Kansas

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Friday, October 16, 2020
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1 private university in Kansas in its 2021 Best Colleges in America report, which draws information from public data and reviews.

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  • 1 private university in Kansas in its 2021 Best Colleges in America report, which draws information from public data and reviews.
  • Niche's 2021 rankings place Baker first in the private university category and fourth overall in Kansas college standings.
  • "Baker University prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded liberal arts education that prepares them for a successful future," said Baker University President Lynne Murray.
  • Founded in 1858 as the first university in Kansas, Baker is a private institution that educates traditional and nontraditional students through small classes, innovative instructors, and rigorous course work.

Common App Launches 2020-2021 Application Season on August 1

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Friday, July 31, 2020
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Used by more than three million applicants, teachers, and counselors across the United States and around the world each year, the Common App platform streamlines the college application process for students.

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  • Used by more than three million applicants, teachers, and counselors across the United States and around the world each year, the Common App platform streamlines the college application process for students.
  • Common App's website also includes new easy-to-use resources to help families support their students through the college application process, including information on application fees, scholarships, and financial aid.
  • Common App is introducing several user experience improvements to the 2020-2021 application, including a new recommender system, a new mobile app coming this fall, and an update of the transfer application personal statement prompt to align with first-year application essay prompts.
  • "Texas Tech University is excited to announce our new membership with Common App beginning in the 2020-2021 application season," said Jamie Hansard, Vice President of Enrollment Management at Texas Tech University.

Common App Welcomes 42 New Members for 2020-2021 Application Season

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
University and college admissions, Educational administration, Common Application, Strategic enrollment management, Enrollment management, Application, College application, College of the University of Chicago

We are honored to welcome them into our membership," said Jenny Rickard, President & CEO of Common App.

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  • We are honored to welcome them into our membership," said Jenny Rickard, President & CEO of Common App.
  • "The University of Georgia is pleased to join the membership of the Common Application for the 2020-21 first-year application cycle.
  • "Clemson University is excited to offer the Common Application as another application avenue for prospective students beginning with the 2020-2021 admissions cycle.
  • Gain valuable insight and best practices from the Common App community to inform the college application process and strategic enrollment management decisions at their institutions.

Pace University Launches Revamped MBA, a 21st Century Master's for Changing Times

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Concepts, Articles, Management education, Master of Business Administration, Transformative learning, College of the University of Chicago, Education

Speed to Degree: Students can earn the new Pace MBA on an accelerated timetable in as little as one year full-time or two years part-time.

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  • Speed to Degree: Students can earn the new Pace MBA on an accelerated timetable in as little as one year full-time or two years part-time.
  • These options ideally accommodate the professional responsibilities and schedules of students.
  • Pace is ranked the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University's Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides.
  • The university also has one of the most competitive performing arts programs in the country.

University of New Haven Again Recognized by The Princeton Review Among Best Universities in the Nation

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
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It is the sixth year in a row The Princeton Review has included the University in its annual ratings of the nations top colleges and universities.

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  • It is the sixth year in a row The Princeton Review has included the University in its annual ratings of the nations top colleges and universities.
  • The University of New Haven is continually striving to redefine and excel at being an institution of higher learning in the 21st century, says President Steven H. Kaplan.
  • It is gratifying that The Princeton Review has again recognized the Universitys ability to create new and innovative learning opportunities that are preparing our students to become leaders in the careers of the future.
  • The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university situated on the coast of southern New England.