Admish.com Offers "Social Networking with a Purpose" with Launch of Comprehensive Online Community For College Admissions.Students, Admissions Officers, High School Guidance Counselors guidance counselor Child psychology A school worker trained to screen, evaluate and advise students on career and academic matters , Parents, and Other Educators Can Connect Online, Share Networks, and Access Exclusive Content and Insider Information PRINCETON, N.J. -- Admish, a free online community for college admissions, today announced the official launch of www.admish.com. The most comprehensive online community of its kind, Admish connects everyone involved in the college admissions process, including students, college admissions officers, high school guidance counselors, parents, college access programs, teachers, and other educators. More than just an online home for student profiles, Admish takes popular "online playgrounds" like MySpace and Facebook to the next level, utilizing their best aspects to give social networking See social networking site. social networking - social network a purpose - to enhance the college admissions process from every perspective. Founded by students for students, Admish offers deep, direct access to a wide range of tools, advice, and information about college admissions, including: The Admishionary, an A-Z guide that walks applicants through every step of the process; detailed resources and forms for financial aid and scholarships; online chats with admissions officers; school blogs; and more. This honest, insider content is available through Admish's exclusive relationships with leading college preparatory pre·par·a·to·ry adj. 1. Serving to make ready or prepare; introductory. See Synonyms at preliminary. 2. Relating to or engaged in study or training that serves as preparation for advanced education: and admissions organizations such as The Princeton Review, and with top college administrators, non-profit educational groups, financial professionals from companies such as Morgan Stanley  To comply with Wikipedia's , the introduction of this article needs a complete rewrite. ,
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"The college admissions process becomes more competitive and rigorous each year - not only for students and parents trying to get into their schools of choice, but for the admissions officers tasked with assembling a bright, diverse freshman class," said Bradley Milne, Co-Founder of Admish. "Admish leverages the web to make this process more efficient, and more interactive, for everyone involved. This is part of an emerging trend we're seeing to adapt and channel the power of social networking towards serving a specific, meaningful purpose." At Admish.com, students can create a free, interactive admissions profile with both text and multimedia content, search more than 5,000 accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. universities in the U.S., and get candid can·did adj. 1. Free from prejudice; impartial. 2. Characterized by openness and sincerity of expression; unreservedly straightforward: In private, I gave them my candid opinion. advice straight from university insiders to find the best school for their specific needs. Meanwhile, colleges can use Admish's targeted searching and other unique tools to easily find qualified applicants worldwide - making the site ideal for American and international students alike. Parents, guidance counselors, teachers, and other educators can also join the community to network with students and each other, and to access free informational resources, interact with renowned experts, and gain valuable insight into the admissions process. Admish offers complete privacy, security, and authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. for all online activity. "Today, the college admissions process starts long before senior year, when students finally fill out and submit their applications. Admish jumpstarts the process for everyone involved, truly preparing students to get into college by helping them build strong academic and personal profiles, set specific goals for their future, and provide the necessary tools and resources to enable them to find success," said Kyla Kupferstein, Director of College Guidance at Admish. Kupferstein is a key member of Admish's leadership team, bringing deep experience in college counseling and admissions. With an Ed. M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education The Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) is a graduate school at Harvard University, and is one of the top schools of education in the United States. It offers six doctoral concentrations and thirteen masters programs. , Kupferstein was previously the Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the Albert G. Oliver Program. She has also held college advising and counseling positions at top secondary schools including Phillips Academy Phillips Academy, at Andover, Mass.; college preparatory boarding and day school; opened 1778, chartered 1780 by Samuel Phillips. Founded for boys, it is the oldest incorporated academy in the United States and has served as the model for many later schools. Andover and The Brearley School The Brearley School is an all-girls' private school in New York City, USA. It is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and is a member of the Interschool. The school is divided into the Lower School (K-4), Middle School (5-8) and Upper School (9-12). , as well as non-profits like Sponsors for Educational Opportunity. Now available as a public Beta, all users can logon See login. 1. (jargon) logon - login. 2. (networking) logon - In ACF/VTAM, an unformatted session-initiation request for a session between two logical units. to Admish to create profiles, access resources, build valuable personal networks, and get a head-start on college admissions for 2008 enrollment and beyond. To take a self-guided tour A self-guided tour is where one navigates a route themselves as opposed to an escorted tours where a tour guide person directs the route, times, information, and places toured. Many self-guided tours come with suggestions, maps, instructions, directions, and items to see or do. , browse (1) To view the contents of a file or a group of files. Browser programs generally let you view data by scrolling through the documents or databases. In a database program, the browse mode often lets you edit the data. See Web browser. the Admishionary, or join the Admish community today, visit www.admish.com. About Admish Admish is a free online community connecting everyone involved in the college admissions process, including students, parents, college admission officers, and high school guidance counselors - along with other educators, coaches, and caring adults. With interactive profiles for students and schools, comprehensive resources like the Admishionary A-Z guide, online chats with admissions officers, partnerships with college preparatory organizations like The Princeton Review, and more, Admish is social networking with a purpose: to simplify college admissions from every perspective, and allow students and schools alike to find the best match for their pursuits. Admish puts a face on college admissions - offering a secure environment that enables schools to find qualified applicants worldwide, as easily as students can find the right schools. For more information, visit www.admish.com |
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