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.