Personal Tutors and Courses for SAT Prep Available at GlobalScholar.com

GlobalScholar.com to Reimburse SAT Test Fee and Award $5,000 Scholarship to Test Taker with Highest Score

BELLEVUE, WASH. (Jan. 16, 2008) – This Spring, thousands of students will be taking the SAT, and for most this is the first test they have taken that requires a significant amount of self-discipline and effort outside of the classroom. To help students through the process of preparing for the SAT, GlobalScholar.com offers a cost-effective way for students to study with an online tutor on their own time, at their own pace.

Giving students an opportunity to address the skills they need to practice in preparation for the SAT in a safe and flexible environment, GlobalScholar.com is an online learning community that brings the resources of education – parents, students, tutors and content – together to improve academic outcomes.

GlobalScholar.com is offering a special scholarship of $5,000 to the student who scores the highest on the SAT after taking at least one session with an online tutor. And, students who take 10 or more SAT tutoring sessions through GlobalScholar.com will receive a reimbursement for the cost of the test ($43). Also, Dr. Barry Munitz, Chair of the State of California P-16 Council and Former Chancellor of the California State University System, will provide college counseling via email to any student who takes an SAT prep course through GlobalScholar.com.

"Preparing for the SAT can be very stressful for students, especially those who may not feel comfortable taking tests," said Kal Raman, CEO of GlobalScholar. "Parents and students are entitled to have access to trained, experienced tutors who can help them prepare for this important exam, all at a price point appropriate for their situation. Our site offers just that – a community of people and resources that can positively affect the learning experience."

Students can take specific SAT courses through GlobalScholar.com from a range of tutors, including PrepMe, Ivy Bound and Boston Test Prep, an organization dedicated to helping students study for the SAT through specially designed online resources.

"We are working with GlobalScholar to provide students access to high-quality SAT test preparation that focuses on building strengths and addressing weaknesses at an affordable price point," said Lee Maxey, from Boston Test Prep. "Our common goal is a passion for helping students, encouraging them to take advantage of tutors that can help them maximize their practice time and meet their goals."

Through GlobalScholar.com, students and parents also can access CollegeFinder, an online tool that lets users search for colleges based on a series of categories and look at schools whose students’ SAT scores are in the same range to help with decision-making.

GlobalScholar.com provides tutor profiles for parents and students to make informed decisions about tutors along with reviews and rankings from other users, experience levels, subject areas and price points. Students can get help instantly when they need it or can easily schedule one-on-one sessions based on their and the tutors' availability. Sessions are conducted using web-based tools and technology that today’s digital-savvy students are comfortable using, including interactive whiteboards, chat/IM, video, and voice tools, all seamlessly integrated in one place. Tutors are required to undergo background checks and credential validations, and follow clear policies and practices to ensure tutor quality and student safety. In addition, each session is recorded so parents and teachers know how their kids are doing every step of the way.

Providing tutors with a way to maintain an independent and flexible practice, GlobalScholar.com allows tutors to teach to their strengths and interests, including subjects taught, student capability, teaching format and hours of availability all online. "The online community helps me grow my business and gives tutors complete administrative support and access to an easy payment system, decreasing hassles and improving efficiency," said Steve Sandweiss of Sandweiss Test Prep, a GlobalScholar.com tutor who offers a range of tutoring sessions, including SAT test preparation.

In addition, GlobalScholar.com gives tutors the ability to incorporate curriculum and lesson plans from participating school districts, which helps them align their instruction to the expectations of the student, their parents and their classroom teachers. For more information, visit http://www.globalscholar.com/tutoring-tools/school-districts.aspx.

For more information about how parents and students can find a tutor, or to learn how to become a tutor, visit www.GlobalScholar.com.

About GlobalScholar, LLC

Headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., GlobalScholar is committed to providing students of all ages the confidence and control they need to make informed decisions about their education. The company develops products that effectively integrate and align the resources of education – people, technology and content – to improve efficiency and performance, including GlobalScholar.com and CollegeFinder. GlobalScholar is backed by Ignition Partners and Knowledge Universe Education. For more information, visit www.globalscholar.com or phone 877-824-4040.