Despite consistently higher MCAT scores, Asian American applicants face systemic disadvantages in medical school admissions, often losing out to candidates from other racial groups with lower scores. This bias extends beyond medicine, impacting admissions to selective U.S. colleges where Asian applicants have significantly lower odds of acceptance, even with comparable qualifications.
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Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) has opened registrations for UG admissions 2025 for vacant seats. Aspirants can apply online via lnmu.ac.in, selecting preferred colleges and completing the application with required credentials. The spot admission selection list will be published on September 4, with successful candidates required to complete admission formalities between September 8 and 10.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced a recruitment drive for 537 apprentice vacancies across its Pipelines Division. The opportunity is open to candidates with qualifications ranging from Class 12 to Diploma and Graduate degrees. The application process is open from August 29, 2025, until September 18, 2025, with selection based on merit.
Aspiring mathematicians eyeing MIT should note the annual tuition stands at approximately $60,156, with total expenses nearing $80,000. However, MIT's generous need-based financial aid ensures accessibility. Families earning below $90,000 might pay next to nothing. The institute encourages early financial aid applications, emphasizing that a world-class education is attainable regardless of financial background, making MIT a transformative experience.
Andy Jassy’s rise from Scarsdale to Amazon CEO highlights the power of education, resilience, and innovation. A Harvard graduate with both a Bachelor’s in Government and an MBA, Jassy transformed Amazon Web Services into a global leader before succeeding Jeff Bezos in 2021. His journey shows how curiosity, leadership, and vision can redefine industries in the AI-driven era.
In 2025, school safety is a big worry for parents in America. A survey shows many parents fear for their kids' safety at school. This concern is common across different groups. Experts say media coverage and violence contribute to this fear. Schools are trying different safety measures. But, mental health support is also important.
Across the United States, teachers are spending hundreds to thousands of dollars from their own pockets to supply classrooms, particularly in high-needs schools. Rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and delayed federal funding have intensified the burden. While crowdfunding and modest stipends help, educators continue to subsidize essential materials, highlighting systemic inequities and the hidden financial labor sustaining public education.
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The United States has introduced new fees for foreign nationals applying for work authorisation, effective August 21, 2025. Form I-765 now costs $470 online and $520 on paper, with additional fees for asylum seekers, parolees, and TPS holders. A new $100 annual Asylum Fee applies to those with pending Form I-589 applications. Validity periods for Employment Authorisation Documents have also been shortened. Applications filed without the required fees will be rejected by USCIS.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) announced the June 2025 CS Professional Programme results on August 25, 2025, accessible on the ICSI website. Scorecards are available, and a physical copy will be dispatched for the Professional Programme. Successful candidates are now eligible for ICSI membership, and registrations for the December 2025 session open on August 26, 2025.