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SMARTHINKING Announces Launch of Bridge2College^SM Program

Program to provide online assessment, content, and tutoring for under-prepared students

Washington, DC (March 07, 2005) - SMARTHINKING, the leading provider of online tutoring to colleges and high schools, today announced the availability of Bridge2College, an assessment and tutoring program targeted at under-prepared college students.

SMARTHINKING has designed the Bridge2College program to assist institutions in attracting and retaining students by providing early-intervention academic assistance for students who struggle with math and writing. SMARTHINKING will provide these students with assessments, relevant content, and targeted tutoring available up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

"Student preparedness is one of the greatest challenges in higher education. Research shows that tutoring works; tutoring from highly qualified and trained tutors works better; and tutoring at the moment of need works best," said Burck Smith, CEO of SMARTHINKING. "With as many as 53% of incoming college students needing remedial coursework, and only sixty percent of college students graduating within six years of enrollment, early intervention through programs such as Bridge2College is of vital importance to improving student success."

The Bridge to College program can be self-paced or overseen by a coordinator. It can be used during the during the school year or during the summer. All elements of the program - assessment, content, and tutoring - can be purchased independently or in combination with other services that SMARTHINKING provides.

"Our goal is to work with schools and colleges to craft a complete academic support and tutoring service for students," Smith continued. "With this new offering, schools can continue to improve student success and persistence by offering academic support and tutoring when the student needs it - particularly in the crucial first year of classes."

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.