Minnesota s selective colleges see surge in applications after waiving standardized test requirements With ACT and SAT scores waived, applications at selective schools surge April 24, 2021 3:49pm Text size Copy shortlink:
Kalid Ali always dreamed of getting a degree from Macalester College in St. Paul, but an average ACT score had sunk his hopes of getting into the selective institution.
Then the COVID-19 pandemic took hold last spring. Standardized tests became nearly impossible to schedule and colleges nationwide chose to waive ACT and SAT score requirements. That gave Ali, a senior at Como Park Senior High School in St. Paul, an opportunity to highlight his good grades and involvement with the school board, student organizations and sports teams instead.
St. Olaf named a national ‘Colleges Worth Your Money’ leader
St. Olaf College has been recognized as a national “Colleges Worth Your Money” leader according to the 2021 College Transitions rankings.
St. Olaf College has been recognized as a 2021 “Colleges Worth Your Money” leader.
The Charlotte, North Carolina-based educational consulting firm cited St. Olaf’s “robust academic program,” 12:1 student-to faculty ratio, and “tight-knit and helpful alumni base” in including it on the best values list.
Carleton College, Macalester College, and the University of Minnesota are the only other Minnesota schools featured.
“St. Olaf strives to offer a rigorous academic experience, a supportive and vibrant community, and the opportunities for students to explore their interests, beliefs, and vocation. We are honored to be recognized on the Colleges Worth Your Money list,” says Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Chris George ’94.
Select Energy Services Announces 2021 First Quarter Earnings Release And Conference Call Schedule
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HOUSTON, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Select Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE: WTTR) today announced that it will release first quarter 2021 financial results on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, the Company has scheduled a conference call, which will also be broadcast live over the Internet, on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time).
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Select Energy Services call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time, or
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Different experiences with free and freemium software trials
How marketers find the right solutions in disruptive times
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There are a number of hurdles to clear internally that make free trails hit-or-miss when businesses are updating their martech stack. In disruptive times like these, however, organizations are looking to evolve and further transform their digital capabilities. When are free trials helpful to the process?
A B2B company, for instance, could see growth potential in eCommerce sales and in adding consumer customers. In other cases, marketers are looking to expand their reach or improve measurement in existing channels.
City of Opelika overcomes business hurdles during COVID-19 pandemic (Source: WTVM) By Samantha Ruff | April 6, 2021 at 8:56 PM EDT - Updated April 6 at 8:58 PM
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on the economy and companies, both locally and nationally.
Now, those local businesses are looking forward to 2021.
The City of Opelika has found new ways to allow businesses to stay open, while maintaining Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.
Leaders with the Downtown Professional Network, based out of Tennessee, say they found Opelika was ahead of the curve on outdoor dining and even getting creative for COVID-19 protection into the future.