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PEARSON GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS AWARDED CONTRACT BY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Streamlined Admissions and Scholarship Application System Will Save University $2.8 Million

Under the contract, Pearson Government Solutions will design, build, and operate a centrally managed system to process undergraduate admission applications for admission and scholarships for the University of California's nine general undergraduate campuses. Pearson will provide services that include, but are not limited to, web software applications, database management, systems development, project management, data entry, printing, mailing, data analysis, receipt and processing of undergraduate admission application fee payments, and call center/inquiry services.

While the University stands to save upwards of $2.8 million dollars per year in the long run with this technology, students will also benefit from the centralized admissions services.

"Streamlining the admissions decision making process will prove beneficial to both students applying to UC and admissions officers," said Susan Wilbur, University of California Director of Undergraduate Admissions. "The advanced technology will allow applicants to update and check the status of their applications, as well as save time and undue effort for admissions officers by eliminating unwieldy paper files."

Over 103,000 students apply to one or more University of California campuses each year, with approximately 95% of the applicants using the Web to submit their applications.

"We are pleased to provide our technology and services to assist students at a critical decision point in their lives," said Mary Westbrook, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Pearson Government Solutions Civilian Agencies Services Division. "Pearson's experience in providing Web-based application processing services and our deep commitment to our customers, students, and their families will serve to extend our valued partnership with the University of California for many years to come."

Pearson Government Solutions has worked with the University of California since 2000 providing services for the University's Eligibility-in-the-Local Context (ELC) program and more recently for the Analytical Writing Placement Examination. Over the past 5 years, Pearson has become a trusted partner to the University by providing timely and cost-effective services in an often-dynamic environment.

About Pearson Government Solutions

With nearly 5,000 employees worldwide, Pearson Government Solutions, Arlington, Va., serves the U.S. federal, state and local, and international governments; higher education institutions and student financial aid entities; and the worldwide telecommunications industry. The company designs, builds, and operates solutions that optimize the performance of public sector entities in delivering information, benefits, and services to their constituents. Clients include the Federal Communications Commission; the U.S. Departments of Defense, Education, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Justice, Labor, and Veterans Affairs; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

Pearson Government Solutions is a business of Pearson, the international media company. Pearson's primary operations include Pearson Education, the Financial Times Group, and the Penguin Group.