Zinch Press Releases

Chegg enters into a definitive agreement to acquire Zinch, the leading digital network that helps high school students research, connect with and pay for college
September 15, 2011

"Chegg today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Zinch. The acquisition is subject to standard closing conditions and is expected to be completed by the end of this month. The acquisition will expand Chegg’s social education platform into high schools. Zinch, founded in 2007, connects prospective college and graduate students to scholarships, admissions officers and other students who have been through the same process."
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Studying Abroad in China is Now a Zinch May 10, 2011

Zinch.com, the online social network that connects students with opportunities, today launched a web site for Americans interested in studying in China. Announced in conjunction with the China-US Strategic & Economic Dialogue this week in Washington, DC, the site (called “Zinch Study in China” and located at http://www.zinch.com/studyinchina) is a free, interactive community that connects American students interested in learning Chinese with China-based language programs, recent alumni of these programs, and experts on studying Chinese and living in China.
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Zinch.com and USEG Tours announce student recruiting services in the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and Turkey
Sep. 29, 2010

Zinch and US Educational Group (USEG) today announced a new set of services designed to help North American and European undergraduate and graduate programs identify best-fit candidates in the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and Turkey. The announcement was made at the National Conference of the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC).
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Zinch.com Names Tom Melcher as VP Global Products & Partnerships Aug. 31, 2010

Silicon Valley Veteran Brings Global Perspective & Passion for Access to Higher Education.
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Zinch.com Named Red Herring Top 100 North American Tech Startup June 28, 2010

"Choosing the companies with the strongest potential was by no means a small feat," said Alex Vieux, publisher and CEO of Red Herring. "After rigorous contemplation and discussion, we narrowed our list down from hundreds of candidates from across North America to the Top 100 Winners. We believe Zinch embodies the vision, drive and innovation that define a successful entrepreneurial venture. Zinch should be proud of its accomplishment, as the competition was very strong."
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Zinch.com Launches Its First Overseas Service to Connect Chinese Students with US Higher Education Programs and Scholarships Apr. 12, 2010

America's social network connecting students and schools brings customized service suite to China
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History-making student wins sweet $25k with one "tweet" Oct. 16, 2009

Kelly Goode wins Zinch.com "Short and Tweet" Essay Contest
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Zinch.com Raises $4MM Led by New World Ventures Oct. 15, 2009

Accelerated Product Development Will Better Connect Students with Colleges, Graduate Schools & Scholarships at Zinch.com
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Scholarship America & Zinch Announce Strategic Partnership Sept. 21, 2009

Scholarship America, the nation's premier scholarship and educational support organization, and Zinch.com have forged an important relationship in support of America's youth.
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