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20/05/2026

Nearly four centuries after its founding in the United States, higher education is confronting a pivotal moment, according to a panel of former university presidents and deans who recently reflected on its history, present challenges and future direction.

Opening the discussion, Penn President J. Larry Jameson highlighted the University of Pennsylvania’s origins in 1740 under founder Benjamin Franklin. He described higher education as one of America’s most enduring public goods, noting its profound influence on the nation’s social, cultural, economic, and technological progress.

At the same time, Jameson acknowledged that higher education now faces significant pressures and that no single solution can address the needs of every institution. He emphasized that the strength of the American system lies in the wide range of post-secondary institutions and the equally diverse educational needs they serve.

The conversation, titled “Higher Education in the United States: From Origins to Outlook,” was moderated by Graduate School of Education Dean Katharine Strunk during Penn’s Alumni Weekend.

Panelists included Penn alumnus Mark Yudof, former president of the University of California and the University of Minnesota and former chancellor of the University of Texas; alumna Elaine Maimon, former president of Governors State University and former chancellor of the University of Alaska Anchorage; John Silvanus Wilson Jr., former president of Morehouse College and executive director of Penn’s McGraw Center for Educational Leadership; and Nicholas Lemann, former dean of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.

Drawing on decades of leadership experience, the panelists discussed issues ranging from the historical roots of campus unrest to the continuing importance of historically Black colleges and universities.

Maimon remarked that higher education would be in a stronger position if more institutions reflected the sense of energy and community she experienced on Penn’s campus. Referring to Locust Walk, she joked that if critics could experience its atmosphere, public attitudes toward universities might improve.

The forum, hosted by Perry World House, also launched a broader series of events commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. Titled “‘A Republic, If You Can Keep It’—Ben Franklin: A Celebration as America Turns 250,” the initiative will bring together experts to examine themes connected to Franklin’s ideals, including practical knowledge, scientific innovation, health care, and the common good. Additional events are scheduled throughout the fall semester.

SAT style question for Ivy and Brac school admissions by Bright Prep

The primary purpose of the passage is to
A. criticize the modern university system for failing to adapt
B. summarize a panel discussion about the challenges and future of higher education
C. explain the complete history of the University of Pennsylvania
D. argue that all universities should follow Penn’s educational model

Answer: B

According to J. Larry Jameson, one of the greatest strengths of U.S. higher education is its
A. reliance on private funding
B. focus on scientific research
C. diversity of institutions and educational purposes
D. long-standing connection to politics

Answer: C

Which choice best describes the tone of the passage?
A. Bitter and confrontational
B. Analytical and cautiously optimistic
C. Humorous and informal
D. Skeptical and dismissive

Answer: B

The passage suggests that higher education has historically contributed to all of the following EXCEPT
A. technological development
B. cultural advancement
C. economic growth
D. military expansion

Answer: D

Why does the author include Elaine Maimon’s comments about the “Essence of Locust Walk”?
A. To illustrate criticism of campus traditions
B. To emphasize the positive atmosphere and community found at universities
C. To argue that Penn is superior to other institutions
D. To show that critics misunderstand Benjamin Franklin

Answer: B

As used in the passage, the phrase “inflection point” most nearly means
A. a moment of significant change
B. a historical misunderstanding
C. a decline in enrollment
D. a financial crisis

Answer: A

Which detail best supports the idea that the panelists were highly qualified to discuss higher education?
A. The discussion took place during Alumni Weekend
B. The panel was moderated by Katharine Strunk
C. The speakers included former university presidents, chancellors, and deans
D. The event was hosted by Perry World House

Answer: C

The final paragraph primarily serves to
A. criticize the commercialization of universities
B. explain how Penn plans to reduce tuition costs
C. connect the discussion to a broader series of events celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
D. argue that Benjamin Franklin’s ideas are outdated

Answer: C

Which choice best describes the organization of the passage?
A. A historical problem is introduced, followed by a scientific solution
B. A current debate is presented, followed by examples and future initiatives
C. A biography is presented in chronological order
D. A comparison between two universities is developed

Answer: B

The passage implies that today’s challenges in higher education are
A. entirely unprecedented in American history
B. limited to elite universities
C. complex and unlikely to be solved with a single approach
D. caused primarily by technological innovation

Answer: C

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18/05/2026

Bright Prep Pro U.S. Edition
Brac University undergraduate admissions style cloze test

Nicki Minaj stated that she initially hesitated to publicly support Donald Trump due to expected backlash within the music industry, which she described as having a largely (1) ______ political culture. She later claimed that personal experiences, including alleged swatting incidents and dissatisfaction with political responses, became a (2) ______ factor in her decision to speak openly.

Minaj further argued that many celebrities privately share similar views but remain silent due to social pressure, suggesting a kind of (3) ______ conformity within the entertainment world. She positioned her public stance as a possible (4) ______ for broader change, believing her visibility could encourage others to speak out.

She also described receiving assistance from a political figure after feeling (5) ______ by state-level leadership, which she interpreted as a turning point in her political expression. In addition, she continued to engage in public commentary about other celebrities, reflecting ongoing (6) ______ within the music industry.

Choose the correct option for each blank

(1) The music industry is described as having a largely ______ political culture.
A. pluralistic
B. homogeneous
C. chaotic
D. innovative

(2) Personal experiences became a ______ factor in her decision.
A. negligible
B. decisive
C. redundant
D. theoretical

(3) She suggests there is social pressure leading to ______ conformity.
A. voluntary
B. enforced
C. rigid
D. spontaneous

(4) She sees herself as a ______ for broader change.
A. catalyst
B. spectator
C. obstacle
D. fragment

(5) She felt ______ by state-level leadership.
A. acknowledged
B. ignored
C. empowered
D. supervised

(6) Her commentary reflects ongoing ______ within the music industry.
A. harmony
B. reconciliation
C. tension
D. neutrality

Answer Key:

1+B — homogeneous
2+B — decisive
3+C — rigid
4+A — catalyst
5+B — ignored
6+C — tension

16/05/2026

Bright Prep Cloze Test
British Council and Education in Bangladesh
Brac University Pre University / IELTS Level MCQs

The evolution of English-medium education in Bangladesh has been closely ______ (1) with the British Council. Since beginning its journey in this region in 1951, the organization has worked not only as an examination body but also as a key ______ (2) of modern education. Its Partner Schools network has created new ______ (3) for promoting quality education throughout the country.

British Council’s journey in Bangladesh is both long and significant. Following independence in 1972, the organization ______ (4) its educational and cultural activities in the country. For more than seven decades, it has been opening the doors to world-class education for the younger generation.

With the aim of building a bright future for nearly one million students, the British Council’s Partner Schools program operates on a global ______ (5). At present, more than 160 English-medium institutions in Bangladesh are part of this network.

According to Jubair Nayeem, the organization’s goal is to ensure that geographical location does not become a ______ (6) to accessing world-class education. To achieve this, the British Council is expanding its partner schools and affiliated centers across the country.

The ‘partner schools’ model is a comprehensive approach to ensuring educational quality. The British Council works directly with these institutions to support curriculum development and implement modern teaching methods. Through regular training, teachers are equipped with internationally recognized teaching practices, and students benefit ______ (7) from this.

To address local challenges, the British Council provides free access to world-class resources and professional training through its online platform. This digital system allows teachers to enhance their skills at their convenience through audio, video, and discussion-based learning.

As a result of these initiatives, Bangladeshi teachers can maintain international standards while delivering more engaging and safer learning experiences for students. These efforts are helping to create an education-friendly environment that will play an important role in the country’s long-term socio-economic ______ ( 8 ).

Options

1. A) linked B) broken C) hidden D) reduced

2. A) driver B) obstacle C) passenger D) follower

3. A) opportunities B) shortages C) delays D) excuses

4. A) resumed B) cancelled C) ignored D) repeated

5. A) scale B) limit C) angle D) gap

6. A) barrier B) reward C) signal D) promise

7. A) directly B) carefully C) hardly D) slowly

8. A) development B) damage C) decline D) failure

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13/05/2026

Brac Bank organized the “TARA Uddokta 101 Scale-Up Summit” at Brac University on May 13, 2026, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening women-led enterprises in Bangladesh.

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10/05/2026

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09/05/2026

Brac University hosted its (1) ______ Alumni Reunion at the Merul Badda campus in Dhaka, launching celebrations for its forthcoming silver jubilee. Alumni from all 17 convocations to date, accompanied by their families, attended the event and (2) ______ with faculty and university leadership.

“Each of you has (3) ______ to Brac University’s remarkable journey over the past 25 years. Your achievements, dedication, and ongoing engagement inspire us to pursue greater excellence in the years ahead,” said Vice-Chancellor Professor Syed Ferhat Anwar.

Brac University’s strength lies in its people—students, faculty, and staff—for whom a new mission and vision have been adopted under the theme “Reimagining (4) ______,” said Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Arshad Mahmud Chowdhury.

The reunion included a football match, interactive activities for children, cultural performances, a raffle draw, a performance by Shironamhin, and a (5) ______ of this year’s “Bonolota Express” film.

Speakers included Registrar Dr. David Dowland, Professor Emeritus Ainun Nishat, Brac Business School Dean Professor Mohammad Mujibul Haque, Department of Computer Science and Engineering (6) ______ Associate Professor Sadia Hamid Kazi, Brac Institute of Languages Adviser Lady Syeda Sarwat Abed, Student Life Head Tahsina Rahman, and a representative of the alumni community.

Faculty from various departments and senior university leaders were also in (7) ______.

The event marked the beginning of celebrations for the university’s forthcoming silver ( 8 ) ______.

Alumni reconnected with the university’s faculty and leadership in a warm and festive (9) ______.

The reunion aimed to celebrate 25 years of the university’s growth and strengthen alumni (10) ______.

Options

1 A. inaugural B. annual C. final D. routine

2 A. separated B. reconnected C. ignored D. delayed

3 A. contributed B. prevented C. replaced D. hidden

4 A. Darkness B. Excellence C. Silence D. Weakness

5 A. screening B. selling C. printing D. reporting

6 A. Chair B. clerk C. driver D. manager

7 A. attendance B. absence C. decline D. protest

8 A. jubilee B. expense C. lecture D. donation

9 A. atmosphere B. accident C. shortage D. silence

10 A. engagement B. damage C. isolation D. confusion

Answer Key
1-A, 2-B, 3-A, 4-B, 5-A, 6-A, 7-A, 8-A, 9-A, 10-A

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08/05/2026

Bright Prep Advanced Cloze Test
BRAC University Admission Test and IELTS Reading — High Inference Level

Instructions:
Complete the passage below by selecting the best option (A–D) for each blank. This task tests paraphrase recognition, discourse cohesion and contextual inference.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer insisted he would not resign after a set of elections that exposed growing political volatility and delivered significant losses for the governing Labour Party, while Reform UK made unexpected gains in several traditional strongholds.

The results have been widely interpreted as a(n) (1) ______ of public confidence in the government rather than a routine mid-term fluctuation.

Starmer acknowledged responsibility for the “very tough” outcome but rejected calls to step down, arguing that doing so would risk (2) ______ at a time when political stability is already fragile.

Analysts suggest that Reform UK’s success reflects not only protest voting but also a deeper (3) ______ in voter alignment, particularly in regions that have experienced long-term economic decline.

Meanwhile, established parties appear to be struggling to respond to the rise of populist movements that offer (4) ______ explanations for complex economic and social challenges.

The broader political landscape is therefore increasingly characterized by (5) ______, making future electoral outcomes significantly harder to predict.

Options
(1)

A. reaffirmation
B. erosion
C. stabilization
D. expansion

(2)

A. continuity
B. escalation
C. fragmentation
D. legitimacy

(3)

A. consolidation
B. realignment
C. preservation
D. repetition

(4)

A. simplified
B. technical
C. ambiguous
D. regulated

(5)

A. polarization
B. fragmentation
C. centralization
D. harmonization

Answer Key:
1+B
2+C
3+B
4+A
5+B

Brief IELTS-Level Rationales

(1) erosion → “loss of confidence” is paraphrased as weakening trust, not stability or expansion.

(2) fragmentation → resignation is framed as destabilizing an already fragile system.

(3) realignment → structural shift in voting patterns across regions and classes.

(4) simplified → matches “painless and simple solutions” critique of populism.

(5) fragmentation → repeated theme: breakdown of two-party dominance and vote dispersion.

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07/05/2026

BRIGHT PREP ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Grammar and Vocabulary Practice for BRAC University Admission Test and IELTS

Section A: Grammar

Choose the correct answer.

BUFT __________ the championship after defeating WUB in a penalty shootout.
a) win
b) won
c) wins
d) winning

The final match __________ at BRAC University on Wednesday.
a) held
b) was held
c) is held
d) has held

The press release __________ by BRAC University on Thursday.
a) issued
b) was issued
c) issues
d) is issuing

BUFT received Tk 50,000, __________ WUB got Tk 30,000.
a) but
b) because
c) although
d) unless

Eight teams advanced after the qualifying and quarterfinal rounds, __________ BU, NSU, EWU, BUFT, ULAB, DIU and WUB.
a) include
b) included
c) including
d) includes

Section B: Vocabulary

Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word.

The final was 𝗶͟𝗻͟𝘁͟𝗲͟𝗻͟𝘀͟𝗲͟𝗹͟𝘆͟ ͟contested.
a) calmly
b) fiercely
c) slowly
d) quietly

BUFT emerged 𝗰͟𝗵͟𝗮͟𝗺͟𝗽͟𝗶͟𝗼͟𝗻͟𝘀͟ ͟of the tournament.
a) losers
b) winners
c) spectators
d) organizers

Rejaul Islam Hero was named the 𝗠̲𝗼̲𝘀̲𝘁̲ ̲𝗩̲𝗮̲𝗹̲𝘂̲𝗮̲𝗯̲𝗹̲𝗲̲ ̲𝗣̲𝗹̲𝗮̲𝘆̲𝗲̲𝗿̲.
a) best player
b) tallest player
c) oldest player
d) newest player

The event was a showcase of 𝘁̲𝗲̲𝗮̲𝗺̲𝘄̲𝗼̲𝗿̲𝗸̲ ̲and sportsmanship.
a) individual effort
b) cooperation
c) anger
d) silence

The tournament was held in celebration of the university’s upcoming 25th ̲𝗮̲𝗻̲𝗻̲𝗶̲𝘃̲𝗲̲𝗿̲𝘀̲𝗮̲𝗿̲𝘆̲.
a) birthday
b) holiday
c) yearly celebration of an event
d) opening ceremony

Optional reading:

Brac University vs BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) emerged champions of the SMC Plus Presents KickFest-2026 after defeating World University of Bangladesh (WUB) 3–1 in a penalty shootout following a hard-fought final at Brac University o...

06/05/2026

BRIGHT PREP ENGLISH COMPOSITION
IELTS and BRAC University Summer 2026 2nd Time Bachelor Admission Test Writing Task

Question: Severe (unseasonal / unusual / unexpected) weather patterns are affecting various regions differently, with some experiencing severe conditions and others enjoying mild weather.

What are the causes of these variations and what effects can they have on people and environment?

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05/05/2026

Bright Prep Vocabulary
Brac University Admission Preparation

Choose the correct answer.

The event aimed to ______ local capacity for sustainable industry.
A. weaken
B. strengthen
C. ignore
D. replace

The ESG needs assessment ______ several gaps in industry practices.
A. concealed
B. eliminated
C. identified
D. avoided

Most respondents showed ______ familiarity with ESG concepts.
A. negligible
B. moderate
C. excessive
D. irrelevant

ESG certification was considered highly ______ to professional work.
A. distant
B. irrelevant
C. relevant
D. optional

The program aims to reduce ______ on international expertise.
A. dependence
B. resistance
C. confusion
D. expansion

Optional reading:

Brac University with embassies of Sweden and Switzerland Swisscontact Bangladesh in collaboration with Brac University organized an event titled “Strengthening Local Capacity for Sustainable Industry” at the university campus, bringing together around 80 participants from industry, academia and ...

03/05/2026

BRIGHT PREP ENGLISH COMPOSITION
IELTS and BRAC University Summer 2026 2nd Time Bachelor Admission Test Writing Task

Here’s a complete Bright Prep practice set (question + model answer):

Model Answer (Band 7.5–8.5 level)

Vaccination has long been regarded as one of the most effective tools in preventing infectious diseases. While some argue that governments should enforce mandatory vaccination to safeguard public health, others believe that individuals should retain the right to make their own medical decisions. This essay will discuss both perspectives before presenting my own view.

On the one hand, making vaccination compulsory can significantly reduce the spread of contagious diseases. When a large proportion of the population is immunized, herd immunity is achieved, thereby protecting vulnerable groups such as infants, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. Governments also have a responsibility to ensure public safety, and mandatory vaccination policies can prevent outbreaks of diseases that are otherwise avoidable. For instance, illnesses like measles and polio have been largely controlled in countries where vaccination rates are high.

On the other hand, opponents of compulsory vaccination argue that it infringes upon individual freedom and personal choice. Medical decisions are deeply personal, and some individuals may have religious, ethical, or health-related concerns regarding vaccines. Furthermore, forcing people to vaccinate could lead to public distrust in authorities, especially if policies are implemented without adequate education or transparency. In such cases, persuasion and awareness campaigns may be more effective than strict enforcement.

In my opinion, while individual freedom is important, public health should take precedence in this matter. The risks posed by widespread vaccine refusal can have serious consequences for society as a whole. However, governments should combine mandatory policies with public education initiatives to ensure that citizens understand the benefits and safety of vaccination.

In conclusion, although personal choice is a valid concern, the collective benefits of compulsory vaccination outweigh the drawbacks. A balanced approach that includes both regulation and awareness is the most effective way to protect public health.

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