XUL Partners with Kaplan to Offer Undergrads Free Comprehensive Prep for Grad-Level Admissions Exams and Certifications
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Posted By: Kennedy Williams on June 13, 2022 Xavier University of Louisiana, America’s only historically Black and Catholic university and one of the top-three HBCUs in the nation, announced today that it will immediately begin providing all of its undergraduate students with free prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, and MCAT®, and professional certifications, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan. Xavier’s latest investment in its students is an expansion of its longtime partnership with Kaplan, which began a decade ago to assist Xavier graduates in their preparation for matriculation to medical school. Xavier consistently graduates more African American students and other students of color who earn MDs and PhDs in the sciences than any other college or university in the country. Additionally, Xavier’s College of Pharmacy is among the nation’s top educators of African American pharmacists. The announcement of the Xavier-Kaplan partnership follows Xavier’s recent declaration about beginning the planning phases of opening its own medical school and graduate school of health sciences. “An investment in a Xavier student is an investment in a brighter future. Our graduates leave our halls instilled with our mission to promote a more just and humane society,” said Dr. Reynold Verret, president of Xavier University of Louisiana. “Our work with Kaplan will ensure that our students have access to important resources that prepare them for the next step in their education.” Kaplan has been preparing students for standardized tests for nearly 85 years, and Xavier is its inaugural partner for the company’s new ‘All Access’ initiative. As part of Kaplan’s All Access mission, colleges and universities can help all their undergraduates prepare for a variety of high-stakes admissions exams that students need to take to apply for graduate-level programs. Xavier students also have the opportunity to prepare for professional certifications in areas such as wealth management, cybersecurity, and Amazon Web Services. These professional certifications come through Kaplan Credegree programs, which are designed to enhance the job readiness and marketability of college students by partnering the traditional four-year degree with Kaplan’s educational programs. This allows students to complete their four-year degrees while earning industry-recognized credentials highly valued by employers. “Xavier is constantly seeking ways to advance our students and nurture excellence,” said Dr. Anne McCall, provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs at Xavier University of Louisiana. “We want to offer our talented Xavierites an array of tools we can to help them succeed as professionals and pursue their dreams.” “Kaplan couldn’t be prouder to strengthen our longstanding relationship with Xavier University by providing its students with educational offerings that can be real game changers in their career trajectories. Administration leaders at Xavier University have been true visionaries in investing in their students’ futures and we’re incredibly excited to be on this journey with them,” said Mark Reimonenq, Kaplan’s director of university partner solutions. “Understandably, far too many students see admissions exams as a barrier to their success, instead of an opportunity to become successful, whether because of the price of preparation or because of the difficulty of the exam. Through All Access, Kaplan is eliminating these barriers and helping students achieve their goals, with both robust test prep and professional certification, with zero out-of-pocket expenses for them. Over the next few weeks and months, we’ll be announcing additional partnerships in this area, as more colleges and universities recognize its value and promise.” For college and university leaders who want to explore partnering with Kaplan, click here. And for reporters interested in covering this growing sector of Kaplan’s portfolio, contact Russell Schaffer at russell.schaffer@kaplan.com or 917.822.8190. SOURCE Kaplan If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Kennedy Williams
From Loganville, GA Spelman College class of 2020 Member Since July 2016 |
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