About Pearson

Educating 100 million people worldwide, Pearson is the global leader in educational publishing, providing scientifically research-based print and digital programs to help students learn at their own pace, in their own way.

We have the most widely trusted and respected programs in educational and professional publishing, and offer the most comprehensive range of educational programs, in all subjects, for every age and level of student, from preK-12 through higher education and on into professional life.

Our unparalleled businesses and brands include Prentice Hall, Longman, Scott Foresman, Addison Wesley, Allyn & Bacon, Benjamin Cummings, PASeries, ELLis, Celebration Press, PEMSolutions, SuccessMaker, Waterford, and Family Education Network. Pearson's other primary operations include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group.

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History of Pearson Students

In the world of educational publishing, media, and learning solutions for college students, PearsonStudents breaks new ground by believing that:

“Students should have a place to incorporate their views and ideas into their learning experience.”

In 2006, top Pearson executives in the Higher Education group began searching for new ways to start a dialogue with their most important product users: college students. Sandi Kirshner, Chief Marketing Officer of Pearson Higher Education, called on Director of Student Relations Teresa Chung to lead the way in redefining Pearson's connection with students. Inspired by the belief that students can provide guidance to company leaders, Teresa traveled across the country to meet with students in focus groups. She then interviewed university deans, business leaders outside the industry, and Pearson's senior management team about how to create an enriching experience for students. From their collective feedback, Pearson embarked on several key programs:

• Pearson Student Advisory Board
• Pearson Campus Ambassador Program
• Pearson Free Agent
• Pearson Prize

Through the Pearson Student Advisory Board and the Pearson Campus Ambassadors, students get to work directly with Pearson staff while honing real-life business skills. More than that, these programs are structured to teach applicable tools that will resonate throughout a student's personal and professional life. Pearson Students also believes that learning should happen both inside and outside the classroom. This vision has been fulfilled through the new initiative, Pearson Free Agent, which culls talents from a wide demographic of students and turns their individual talents into marketable—and profitable—commodities.

Because Pearson Education has products ranging many disciplines, it is only fitting that the site welcomes students of all majors and backgrounds to participate.

Pearson Students will continue to grow and change with the actions and inspiration of future generations of participants. We hope that you'll join us as we strive to help meet the needs of your peers across the world.

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International Students

Pearson Language Tests (PLT), is part of Pearson plc, the world's leading international education and information company. PLT delivers the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) endorsed by Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®). PLT also delivers Pearson Test of English General (PTE General) and Pearson Test of English Young Learners (PTE Young Learners) in association with one of the UK's largest examining bodies, Edexcel.

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