Mountain View, Calif. (11/30/09) – Go Internet Media has announced a name change to AcademixDirect (www.academixdirect.com), reflecting the company’s new singular focus on innovating better ways to connect college-bound students with the schools that will help them succeed.
“We have streamlined our business operations to focus entirely on the higher education market and the name AcademixDirect better conveys our ongoing development of advanced technology solutions for college and university enrollment,” said Executive Chairman Karen Francis. “In addition to our new name, the company is forming a new management team and will be introducing a new product suite in early 2010. There is tremendous growth opportunity in the post-secondary education market and AcademixDirect is now well-positioned to further its leadership positioning and expand business opportunities.”
AcademixDirect deploys advanced technology that incorporates a proprietary matching algorithm, data purity assurance software, lead scoring and targeting capabilities, as well as a unique customer-centric approach, to create value for both educational institutions and students. The company assists more 400,000 students, directing and enrolling them in more than 1,000 colleges and universities for both online and campus degree programs, with a proprietary matching engine that enables them to find the best suited school given their educational interests, goals, and needs. For schools, the matching engine increases appointment rates, raises exposure for their academic brands and programs, and ultimately generates higher enrollment rates.
AcademixDirect operates several specialized portals including: SearchByDegree.com , NextScholar.com, and FreeEducationGuide.com