Ohio State University will reinstate the ACT/SAT requirement for first-year applicants to its Columbus campus starting in the 2026 admissions cycle. While test scores will be considered, admissions will remain holistic. The decision follows data showing students who submitted scores had higher GPAs and academic success. Regional campuses will continue test-optional policies for Ohio residents.
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Indian professionals aiming for H1B visas face the challenge of English proficiency testing, which, despite not being an official requirement, is crucial for job offers in sectors like STEM and healthcare. A Pearson survey highlights biases in language assessments, including accent, skin color, and attire, which may influence test scores. These perceptions can affect visa eligibility, job opportunities, and workplace confidence, urging applicants to focus on clarity and fluency over accent.
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Grammy Award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco has been appointed as a visiting professor at Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Institute. Starting in Fall 2025, Fiasco will teach a new four-year hip-hop program that combines rap performance with career development. Known for his innovative sound and socially conscious lyrics, Fiasco has received four Grammy Awards and has previously taught at MIT as part of the MLK Visiting Professors and Scholars Program. His appointment highlights rap’s growing... Expand
The IBPS has released the IBPS PO Mains Scorecards for 2024. Candidates who took the exam in November can visit ibps.in to download their scorecards. The result was announced on January 31, 2025. To access the scorecard, candidates must enter their registration number and date of birth. The exam was held on November 30, 2024.
Students, faculty, and supporters at UC Berkeley staged a rally against the Trump administration’s crackdown on campus protests and curriculum changes. The protest followed federal threats against universities over pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Amid ongoing investigations into alleged antisemitic discrimination, UC announced a hiring freeze due to federal funding uncertainties, raising concerns over academic freedom and government oversight.
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The Gujarat School Education Board (GSEB) will close the registration window for GUJCET 2025 today, January 15. Candidates who have not yet applied can visit the official website, gseb.org, to submit their forms. The deadline was extended twice, and the exam is scheduled for March 23, 2025, for admissions to engineering, pharmacy, and diploma programmes.