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Army Selects SMARTHINKING For Online Tutoring Services As Part Of Army University Access Online Initiative

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Sheila Noon
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Lea Douglin
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 9, 2001 - SMARTHINKING today announced that its services will be used within PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP's online learning portal solution recently selected by the US Army to provide soldiers with convenient and easy access to higher education degrees and advanced training certifications. Under this agreement, every student-soldier enrolled through Army University Access Online will receive one hour of online tutorial support for every course.

SMARTHINKING offers students the convenience of academic support, anytime, anywhere they have an Internet connection. With E-structor® Certified tutors, SMARTHINKING offers its clients around-the-clock tutoring in core courses and skills, and has developed a technology platform that allows schools to manage and capture their own supplemental support interactions and tutoring sessions. "SMARTHINKING is honored to be included in Army University Access Online. We share the vision of the Army and PricewaterhouseCoopers of creating a learner-centric educational experience and look forward to providing the support essential to the academic achievement of our nation's soldiers.'' said Christopher Gergen, President and Co- Founder of SMARTHINKING.

"We are pleased to have SMARTHINKING and other leading e-learning vendors as part of our Army University Access Online solutions-provider team. Our use of best-of-breed technology vendors and our leading edge portal provide critical services for student education, all in one click,'' said Jill Kidwell, Management Consulting Services partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers.

About PricewaterhouseCoopers

The Management Consulting Services practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers helps clients maximize their business performance by integrating strategic change, process improvements and technology solutions. Through a worldwide network of skills and resources, consultants manage complex projects with global capabilities and local knowledge, from strategy through implementation. PricewaterhouseCoopers (www.pwcglobal.com) is the world's largest professional services organization. Drawing on the knowledge and skills of more than 150,000 people in 150 countries, we help our clients solve complex business problems and measurably enhance their ability to build value, manage risk and improve performance in an Internet-enabled world. PricewaterhouseCoopers refers to the member firms of the worldwide PricewaterhouseCoopers organization.

About SMARTHINKING (www.SMARTHINKING.com)

SMARTHINKING, the leading provider of online tutoring to colleges and high schools, provides live, online, easy-access tutoring to students. SMARTHINKING works with schools, colleges, universities, textbook publishers and other institutions to help educators offer students outstanding academic support. SMARTHINKING’s custom solutions improve faculty support and raise student performance by connecting students to qualified assistance anytime, from any Internet connection. SMARTHINKING clients include schools, colleges, libraries, education companies, individuals, and anyone seeking to increase student achievement. SMARTHINKING currently works with over 500 school clients and businesses. To learn more, please visit www.smarthinking.com or call 888.430.7429 ext 224.