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Abound is born out of a vision and respect for higher education that others don\u2019t have. We\u2019re not just trying to get students enrolled somewhere. Not every program is a good fit for every student. Our goal is to help students find the program that\u2019s best for them: the one that will support their long-term goals and help them succeed in their career.<\/p>\n
Instead of ranking schools on reputation surveys, weighted quantitative statistical analyses, or other subjective processes dressed up as scientific, we embrace the qualitative, subjective process. We analyze schools one by one; digging deep on a number of key areas of analysis. Each school is subject to a rigorous selection process and must excel at each point of our criteria in order to be recognized.<\/p>\n
Colleges and universities are nominated for participation in Abound by graduates of programs, school faculty, education journalists, college administrators, or the Abound selection team. We ask that a school receive at least 2 nominations.<\/p>\n
As you complete the nomination form, please refer to the selection criteria<\/a>\u00a0to help identify why your school should receive Abound recognition.<\/p>\n Feel free to send the nomination form to fellow colleagues, students or alumni encouraging them to help your school take the next step towards receiving Abound recognition.<\/p>\n