Over 2.1 Million Online College Applications Processed in 2006 with Xap Corporation
Culver City, CA – January 2, 2007 –
Every year a growing number of students in America's high schools uses online college applications for a secure and easy way to apply to college.
Xap Corporation, the national leader in processing online applications, provides applications for over 800 colleges and universities nationwide.
For 2006, Xap processed over 2.1 million applications, eclipsing the 1.6 million applications processed during the 12 months of 2005, an increase of 31%.
During the peak month of November alone, Xap processed over 540,000 applications – a 14% increase over November 2005.
"We see an annual increase in students migrating to online college applications, such as Xap's, as their method of choice." said Liz Dietz, CEO of Xap Corporation.
"The college application-to-admission process used to entail redundant tasks like printing, mailing and filing.
Xap has been a leader in streamlining this process, making it faster and more efficient.
Post-secondary institutions cut costs and free up valuable resources, while students can rest assured knowing their applications are securely and speedily transmitted to the schools of their choice."
Xap's sophisticated technology enables post-secondary institutions to minimize data entry and the need for error correction.
In-depth data validations ensure application information is consistent and complete.
The result is that post-secondary institutions are able to retrieve secure data asynchronously in a format that can be integrated with their student information systems.
More institutions are also incorporating part of the Xap Transcript Exchange, where applications and transcripts are bundled for a complete digital package.
Applications are one component of Xap's integrated one-stop online college access portals, which are a valued source of smart and flexible tools for students to plan, prepare, apply and pay for college in 36 states.
Available anytime from anywhere, Xap's college access portals provide information and tools for career planning and assessments, academic plan development, customizable college comparisons, standardized test preparation, online admission applications, electronic transcript exchanges with participating schools, and financial aid resources including integrated FAFSA and application processing.
About Xap
Xap Corporation, the trusted industry choice for one-stop integrated education and career solutions, empowers successful lifelong transitions through market-leading innovations and smart, flexible tools that are reliable, valid and secure.
Its products are available in over 15,000 North America schools, which have helped over ten million students in the past decade.
