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Blueprint Prep Partners with the MV3 Foundation to Eliminate Barriers for Black Students Pursuing Careers in Health and Biomedical Science

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Support from Blueprint Prep will enable the MV3 Foundation to provide free medical exam preparation for all eligible MV3 Scholars during the 2022-2023 academic year. Additionally, a number of scholarships for MCAT test prep will also be raffled off throughout the year on MV3's Instagram (@mv3foundation_) and Twitter (@mv3foundation) accounts. Finally, Blueprint Prep will provide free U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) study tools for all volunteer MV3 graduate students who devote time and energy to supporting MV3 Scholars across the country-- representing a core commitment to supporting the professional development of the entire MV3 student network, one that involves over 10 different graduate degree programs across the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership with MV3, a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization devoted to building and empowering a community of Black undergraduate scholars pursuing careers in health and biomedical science, will help address key financial barriers for college students applying to graduate programs in health science fields.
  • Moreover, Black students comprise less than 10% of STEM degrees across bachelors, masters and doctoral levels in the US.
  • Founded in 2020, the MV3 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that invests in the academic and professional development of Black undergraduate students in the U.S. pursuing careers in health and/or biomedical science.
  • Blueprint Prep has produced unrivaled results, including industry-leading score increases for its pre-law and pre-med students taking the LSAT and MCAT.

WLS Partners with Scrible to Help Washington State Schools Save Money on its Research and Writing Super App

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

WLS now offers Scrible's paid Scrible Edu Pro Teacher Plan - along with accompanying professional development options - at a reduced rate for its member districts.

Key Points: 
  • WLS now offers Scrible's paid Scrible Edu Pro Teacher Plan - along with accompanying professional development options - at a reduced rate for its member districts.
  • Through the partnership, more teachers and students can use Scrible's robust capabilities for teaching and learning the research and writing process.
  • "Half of the secondary students in our country struggle with research skills and aren't prepared for college writing," said Victor Karkar, CEO of Scrible.
  • Scrible consolidates those tools in one super app, streamlining a student's process of curating, annotating, citing and writing.

Poly Powers Inclusive Learning in London School

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

LONDON, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Poly (NYSE: POLY) today announced that KORU Independent AP Academy , a London-based alternate provision school for children aged 11-16, has delivered a game-changing standard of uninterrupted remote, inclusive learning that is powered by Poly.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Poly (NYSE: POLY) today announced that KORU Independent AP Academy , a London-based alternate provision school for children aged 11-16, has delivered a game-changing standard of uninterrupted remote, inclusive learning that is powered by Poly.
  • In just six weeks, Poly EagleEye Minicameras and Poly Blackwire 3200headsets were fully deployed to standardize teaching for all students.
  • "Nothing was too much trouble and the team at Poly was able to individualize its recommendations for my school."
  • Poly (NYSE: POLY) creates premium audio and video products so you can have your best meeting -- anywhere, anytime, every time.