Method and system for educational networking1

In this paper we unveil a major shift in education paradigm, a system, method, and an IT infrastructure for educational networking, configured to provide networking and services to users on client devices coupled to the computer server over the communications network, including automating application submission and processing at educational centers; searching, sorting, and customizing the schools as well as exploring funding opportunities and laboratories; the clients will also be able to create school application portfolios for shortlisted schools. Modern processing tools such as Big Data/Hadoop along with evolutionary algorithms, pave the way towards introducing the most suitable services to the clients based on their background, needs, and behavior. We present a class of social networks that unifies and modernizes academic and educational related services.