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New Study on Test-Optional Admissions Tells a Success Story for Schools and Students
In the latest news in the debate of standardized admissions testing, new evidence from 28 colleges and universities in the...
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Alumni Admissions Interviews: The Good, The Awkward, and The Inappropriate
Prospective Harvard students in the San Diego area received an email from an alumnus earlier this month about their upcoming...
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Emilie Cushman Named 2017 Recipient of Geoff Taber Alumni Achievement Award
This week, we’re thrilled to celebrate our Founder and CEO, Emilie Cushman! Emilie was named the 2017 recipient of the Geoff...
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Canadian Universities See Influx in International Applicants
Canadian schools are expected to enroll record-high numbers of international applicants this year....
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Putting Test Scores on Trial
Today, test scores go on trial. We’ve identified five critical issues with a reliance on high test scores for a...
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Communication Skills: The Essential Business School Competency
Communication skills are the single most desired competency that employers seek in business school graduates....
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Build Better Classes With These Five Secrets From the World’s Best Business Schools
For the majority of business programs, competing with a top business school is almost as hard as getting into one....
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New Report from Harvard Calls on Colleges to Rethink Admissions
A new report released by Harvard’s Making Caring Common project advocates for an overhaul of the way colleges assess students.
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Six Essential Ingredients for Developing Successful Graduates
The Kira team was fortunate enough to have Brandon Busteed, Executive Director of Higher Education at Gallup, join us as...