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SMARTHINKING Unveils Most Extensive and Convenient Supplemental Educational Service (SES) Available

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Sheila Noon
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Lea Douglin
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 9, 2003 - Starting this Fall, middle and high school students can receive up to 18 hours of pre-scheduled, live, one-on-one tutoring AND unlimited access to one-on-one homework help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Because all instruction occurs over the Internet, rushed parents can set their student's study schedule, and transportation is a snap. Students who will excel with a Spanish-speaking tutor can request one. Best of all, under the No Child Left Behind legislation, it's free to middle and high school students at qualifying schools.

Already approved as a Supplemental Educational Services (SES) provider in Texas, California, Virginia, New Jersey, Michigan, Colorado, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Alabama, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Kansas, Vermont, and with applications pending in many other states, SMARTHINKING is combining the proven power of one-on-one tutoring with the convenience of the Internet. "I am more comfortable asking questions through SMARTHINKING than I am in the classroom," said an 11th grader in Worcester, Massachusetts. "SMARTHINKING provides a sense of privacy, and I never feel like I am asking a stupid question."

In two years, SMARTHINKING has provided over 167,000 online tutoring sessions to over 37,000 students. In Massachusetts, high school students who failed the MCAS- Massachusetts' high school exit exam-were 23% more likely to pass the retest if they had used SMARTHINKING. "As an SES provider, we know that students will excel when they have guided support from a real instructor," says Burck Smith, CEO of SMARTHINKING. "The Internet is a powerful educational tool when it connects teachers with students in ways never before possible."

At the beginning of the program, a student takes a diagnostic test in Math or English. Based on the test, a personalized learning plan is created to address the student's needs. While tutoring, the tutor knows the precise areas in which the student needs help. All tutoring sessions are saved for review, and parents receive personalized learning plans and learning updates. Students and parents receive prizes for outstanding performance and attendance.

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.