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Kaplan has released its annual medical school admissions officers survey, revealing important insights into the medical school application process. The survey highlights that a low MCAT score remains the biggest application deal-breaker at 39%, followed by low GPA (24%) and lack of clinical experience (20%).

Regarding AI usage, only 3% of schools allow Generative AI for admissions essays, while 36% prohibit it. On social media screening, 31% of admissions officers have checked applicants' profiles, with 81% considering it acceptable practice.

The survey also found that 63% of admissions officers believe medical school rankings have lost prestige. On political involvement, opinions are divided: 41% support medical schools issuing statements on political topics, while 47% oppose it, with only 30% approving of how schools addressed political issues in the past academic year.

Kaplan has been named to Inc.'s 2024 Best in Business list in multiple categories including Education, General Excellence, Extra Large Company Size, and Enduring Impact. The recognition highlights Kaplan's All Access License initiative, launched in 2022, which enables college students to access various test preparation courses at no cost when their institutions invest in the program. The license covers preparation for major exams including GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, MCAT®, bar exam, USMLE®, and NCLEX-RN®. Partner institutions include Cleveland State University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Howard University, and others, with the program already saving thousands of students millions of dollars.

APACS (Association for Program Administrators of CSTEP and STEP) has partnered with Kaplan to provide free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams to students at 27 member institutions across New York. The partnership includes preparation for GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, MCAT® and DAT® exams, along with technical and soft skills-building courses. Participating schools include Fordham University, Hofstra University, and several SUNY institutions. The initiative aims to support students pursuing careers in STEM, health, and licensed fields, with zero out-of-pocket costs. This comes as New York's STEM workforce grew 67% between 2011-2022, with STEM jobs averaging $193,000 annually.

Albion College has partnered with Kaplan to provide free test preparation courses and skills development resources to all its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The partnership, known as the All Access License, covers preparation for graduate-level admissions exams including GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, and MCAT®, along with career readiness and data literacy courses. Albion is the first institution to extend these benefits to alumni, faculty, and staff, joining other notable institutions like Xavier University of Louisiana and Howard University in this initiative. The partnership aims to break down barriers and create opportunities for academic and professional success.

The Kaplan Educational Foundation (KEF) has announced its new cohort of scholars for the 2024-2025 Kaplan Leadership Program (KLP). The program, established in 2006, supports low-income community college students in completing their associate degrees and transferring to selective four-year institutions. The program provides comprehensive support including stipends, tutoring, academic advisement, and leadership training. Eleven new scholars from various community colleges have been selected. The program boasts a 92% bachelor's degree completion rate, significantly higher than the national average of 16% for community college transfers. KEF recently received a three-year grant from the Ichigo Foundation to launch a Community College Bridge Program targeting high school students.

Residential Home Health and Hospice, a division of Graham Healthcare Group, has been named a 2024 Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune for the sixth consecutive year. The award, which recognizes companies in the Chicago metro area for employee satisfaction and engagement, is based on confidential employee feedback collected through Energage's third-party survey.

The survey evaluates workplace culture aspects including coaching, connection, engagement, leadership, and benefits. Companies must maintain a significant presence in greater Chicago and meet minimum employee participation requirements to qualify. Senior VP LeeAnn Lang emphasized that this recognition reflects their commitment to building a culture of excellence and employee satisfaction.

Residential Home Health and Hospice, a division of Graham Healthcare Group, has been named a 2024 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press for the 14th consecutive year. The award, which recognizes excellence in employee satisfaction and engagement in the Detroit metro area, is based on confidential employee feedback collected through Energage's third-party survey.

The survey evaluates workplace culture factors including coaching, connection, engagement, leadership, and benefits. Companies must maintain a significant Detroit presence and meet minimum employee participation requirements to qualify. Senior VP LeeAnn Lang emphasized the recognition's alignment with their commitment to building a culture of excellence and employee satisfaction.

Kaplan has been awarded the 2025 Military Friendly® Employer designation, recognizing its dedication to creating meaningful benefits for the military community. The designation was earned through evaluation of public data and proprietary survey responses among over 1,200 participating companies.

Scott Kilgore, Chief Customer Officer and U.S. Army veteran, emphasized Kaplan's commitment to empowering military personnel, highlighting how their leadership and capabilities strengthen the organization. The recognition will be featured in the December 2024 issue of G.I. Jobs® magazine, with Kaplan joining other employers who have demonstrated excellence in military personnel integration.

Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) has announced a virtual Investor Day scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET. The event will feature a live webcast including audio and presentation slides, focusing on the company's operations and financials, along with a presentation from the management team. Registration is required through the company's website. An archived recording will be available after the event for those unable to attend live.