New College Site Launches to Help Students Interested in Tennessee Colleges and Universities
Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association New Web Site is the Latest Student Service Mentor Site launched by Xap Corporation.
Los Angeles, CA – September 5, 2001 – Xap Corporation, a pioneer in electronic and Internet-based information management systems for college-bound students, today announced the launch of TennesseeMentor.org, (www.TennesseeMentor.org), the first college application and information site designed specifically for the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA).
TICUA represents 35 independent colleges and universities across the state.
The site is the latest of 19 live Mentor sites that have been developed by Xap Corporation to provide an efficient, fast and free method to process college applications and communicate directly with prospective students.
"Part of our mission at Xap is to continuously find ways to grow our Mentor programs in order to make the going-to-college process more accessible and convenient for all students," said Allen Firstenberg, President and CEO of Xap Corporation.
"The addition of the Tennessee independent colleges and universities allows Xap Corporation to provide a wide array of choices to students across the country who are interested in Tennessee's exceptional colleges and universities."
Mentor sites, which are exclusively developed by Xap Corporation, are Internet-based, student-centered websites that provide students and their parents a simpler, friendlier and free way to plan for college, research universities and careers, apply for admission and explore financial options for their college education.
"We are pleased to join Xap's growing number of Mentor sites and provide prospective students an all-access pass to information about Tennessee's university and college programs," said Alan Duesterhaus, Director of Research and Technology at the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association.
About Xap
Headquartered in the Los Angeles area, Xap Corporation was formed in 1996, focusing on the creation of novel and comprehensive Internet-based information management systems for students.
Xap is the leading developer of online student services for associations of colleges and universities across the United States.
In September 2000, Xap launched its national student services site at www.xap.com to give students a free resource to use throughout the college planning, selection, application and financial aid processes.
About TICUA
The Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) was founded in 1956 to encourage cooperation among institutions of higher learning in Tennessee.
TICUA seeks to promote cooperative programs among its 35-member institutions, provide a unified approach for raising funds from the corporate sector, and supply public policy and research analysis.
More information regarding TICUA and its members is available at www.ticua.org or by calling 615.242.6400.
