Our Linkedin Group just surpassed 1000+ members
Just wanted to share with you that we have surpassed the 1000+ member mark for our linkedin group. There are many hot topics & discussions on that group from many of the leaders in the industry. People seem to share more within that closed group than freely on the web. If you are within the [...]
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DOE looking to shorten FASFA form
Wow, we like good news and this can be good news. While I was working at a school I cant help but remember how much difficulty people had with the fasfa forms. It was almost like an entrance exam or sorts. Finally it looks like to Govt. is doing something that will actually result in more [...]
what if the DOE limited growth rates on for-profit schools
I have been speaking with a number of analysts all of who seem to be focused on the Dept. of Ed and possible changes to the for-profit edu industry. One recent discussion focused on the what if scenario if the capped growth rates for for-profit schools. While I doubt something like that will occur, it [...]
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Search volume continues to buck seasonality trend
April 2009 search volume suggested a unique break from the tradition of seasonality of consumer demand in the education sector. April traditionally starts the downtrend of demand that would generally continue downward and not pick up until August. But this year 2009 April bucked that trend! After discussion with numerous people who follow the EDUmarket the [...]
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CCA Starts Sunday
For those of you attending the CCA this year good luck and enjoy. Many have expressed some disappointment that the location changed away from Vegas this year. So far the attendance looks strong. Please feel free to post some highlights from this years show.
Department of Education Conference Call
Department of Education Conference Call
The (DOE) Department of Education held a conference call on Friday that didn’t really clarify any potential upcoming regulatory changes.
Deputy Undersecretary Robert Shireman basically repeated what was published in The Federal Register.
In essence they intend to convene a committee to develop & propose regulations to maintain and/ or improve program [...]
