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NYU Again Receives Record Number of Applications for Admission

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In January 2021, New York University again a reported record level of applications for undergraduate admission. This year marks the 14th consecutive year of increases in applications for admission to its top-ranked, wide-ranging programs. NYU announced that it received more than 100,000 applications for undergraduate admissions in 2020, a 20% bump from last year. 6,500 students are expected to enroll in the degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, or Shanghai in fall 2021. Diverse applicants helped drive the surge.  Out of all the applications, 25% were first-generation college students, 22% were from underrepresented minority groups, and international students (a reported 22% increase). The school also saw an increase in the number of early decision applicants. Early decision applications for Fall 2021 increased 14% compared with Fall 2020. NYU is expanding its footprint in Greenwich Village, NYC. 181 Mercer is a mixed-use development with classrooms, performing arts edu...

Georgetown's Corporate & Financial Law

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CFLO is the largest corporate-focused organization at Georgetown University Law Center. CFLO’s mission is to be a resource for students seeking to learn more about and meet attorneys working in the corporate and financial law areas. CFLO's mission is primarily carried out through CFLO's activities on-campus and now via Zoom. CFLO's events are supported by sponsoring partner firms and Georgetown Law. CFLO is open to partnerships that highlight different markets and industries. CFLO primarily hosts roundtable events- usually highlighting a specific law firm office and/or practice group. Events have covered venture capital, structured finance, real estate, and securities regulation. Some events may include lawyers from different law firms offering diverse perspectives on practices and legal trends. Following the panel and roundtables, there are receptions on campus where students can talk to attorneys in more informal settings. CFLO hosts Resume Review in the fall and Speed I...