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The following story was published by the Chicago Tribune on May 1, 2025.

"Since late February, more than 2,200 students across the University of Illinois system have enrolled in Kaplan courses for free through the program, saving them almost $6 million, according to Janet Gooch, chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield. ý 500 students have enrolled in courses, primarily under the physician assistant and lawyer topics, in the Southern Illinois University system. Nick Marquez, a graduate student at UIS, said the program allowed him to pursue his goal of attending law school.

“Without it, I simply wouldn’t have the tools and resources to compete at the same level as others who could afford professional test prep courses,” Marquez said. “Having structured weekly classes, personalized practice tools and life tutor support has been a game changer for me.”

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