Meanwhile, IBM and Indian software companies have set up offices at some schools, allowing faculty and students a chance to make some extra cash without leaving the campus.

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The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is contacted periodically by a variety of internal and external constituencies, such as high school counselors, alumni, faculty, and members of the athletics, development and government relations offices.

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