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StudentEdge

EACH STUDENT’S PERSONALIZED PATH TO SUCCESS

[email protected] www.petersons.com/StudentEdge

Table of ContentsIntroduction 1–2

Data-Driven Decision Making 3

Online Courses 4–5

Online Practice Tests 6–7

Search for Schools 8

Pay for College 9

Explore Careers 10

Customer Support 11

Using StudentEdge with Students 12–13

Schedule a product demonstration 1.888.892.6288

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Make It One-to-OneWhat if……you could make your guidance counselor–student ratio 1:1?…every student and family had a personal college and financial aid consultant?…students had their own test prep tutor to help them raise their SAT, ACT,

and PSAT scores?…you had an easy and effective way to provide an individualized path to success

for every student?

What if you could provide all this with one affordable, comprehensive solution?

You can with StudentEdge—an interactive, highly personalized online resource centerthat helps students individually navigate the complex matrix of planning for life afterhigh school.

“There is an incredible amount of information available to our students throughStudentEdge. When I went to the training session, I was pleased to find the Web siteeasy to use. I also liked the wide variety of online courses and prep programs to choose from. Our students are interested in so many different aspects of education. This service truly provides something for everyone.”

Guidance CounselorLakewood, NJ


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All Paths Lead to Success with StudentEdgeEvery member of your high school community will benefit from the robust and comprehensivesuite of tools and resources StudentEdge provides.

Schools/DistrictsProvide the best preparation and planning resources to every student, regardless ofincome, increasing the college-bound percentage and making the dream of higher education a reality.

EducatorsGenerate student progress and performance reports based on data sets that are meaningfulto their curriculum and educational goals.

Guidance CounselorsHave a partner to assist with all aspects of college and career guidance that empowersstudents and their families to take charge of planning their futures.

StudentsGet a personal test prep tutor and college admission consultant in one convenient onlineresource—the individualized attention they need to achieve success.

FamiliesHave access to an all-inclusive resource for the college planning and financing process.

PETERSON’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTING


3PETERSON’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTING

Data-Driven Decision MakingEducators and administrators can use StudentEdge as a partner in demonstrating school and district success. Our easy-to-use reporting tools make it simple to measure students’ progress and performancetoward planning for their futures.

Drive Curricular DecisionsOur standardized test preparation courses collect data to measure:

• Progress in the course• Performance on the pretest, quizzes,

and practice tests• Subject areas students should focus on to improve scores

Data can be viewed at both individual and group levels.

Create Individualized PathsStudentEdge is highly customized to each student’s collegeand career goals. Through the StudentEdge tracking tools,guidance counselors can easily collaborate with families tosee how students are working to achieve their aspirations.


4 PETERSON’S PREPARE FOR TESTS

Online Test Prep Courses StudentEdge provides the best online test preparation available. Unlikeother online test preparation products, StudentEdge award-winningonline test prep courses are unique because:

• Pretests create an individualized course—no two students will takethe same exact course

• Students can select from full, medium, and short versions, givingthem the most powerful preparation in the time they have available

• Thorough content reviews impart the knowledge they need to score high

• Interactive exercises address a variety of learning styles• Strategy tips woven into the course give students an edge on test day• The courses are easy to adapt into a classroom setting

Peterson’s Online Courses are available for:• SAT*• ACT®

• PSAT* • Exit-level FCAT (Florida) • Exit-level TAKS (Texas) “Peterson’s online test prep program is very good in content and approach.

The tech support has been prompt, knowledgeable, and courteous. Thefull-year subscription enables the students to take our course and thento continue their personal preparation shortly before subsequent testingdates. The access we have to compiled and individual reports enablesus to better diagnose and meet student needs.”

Mary Help of Christians AcademyNorth Haledon, NJ

*SAT is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was notinvolved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

ACT® is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc., which was not involved in theproduction of, and does not endorse, this product.

*PSAT is a registered trademark of the College Board and National MeritScholarship Corporation, which were not involved in the production of,and do not endorse, this product.


5PETERSON’S PREPARE FOR TESTS

A Case Study in Best PracticesStudentEdge Online CoursesBob Barnes, principal of South View High School in Hope Mills, NorthCarolina, started licensing StudentEdge in August 2006 to provide individualized test preparation to the 1,900 students at his high school.

“The best part about StudentEdge is that the SAT prep course within theprogram not only provides a diagnostic tool to assess students’ strengthsand weaknesses, but it also provides students with the lessons they needto improve their skills,” says Barnes. “We believe it is the best SAT prepproduct on the market.”

The SAT prep course component of StudentEdge has already been integratedinto senior English classes. In addition, South View High School establishedbefore- and after-school sessions to allow extra time for students toaccess the SAT practice tests and instructional content.

“Our goal is to have every student from freshman up take the pretest sothat results can help guide curricular changes as well,” says Barnes, whorecommended the StudentEdge product to every high school in his district.

Online Practice TestsWith full-length practice tests available in more than 35 subjects,StudentEdge supports a wide variety of academic departments,including AP programs. Practice tests are an invaluable componentof the test prep process and help students:

• Become familiar with a test’s format, the types of questions asked, and the timing

• See how they might score if they were taking the test today• Determine their strengths and weaknesses to develop an

effective study plan• Improve their skills by studying explanations for both

correct and incorrect answers


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7PETERSON’S PREPARE FOR TESTS

SAT • ACT • PSAT • GED • ASVAB

AP* Exams• Biology• Calculus AB • Calculus BC • Chemistry • English Language and Composition• English Literature and Composition• European History • Government and Politics• Macroeconomics• Microeconomics• Physics B • Physics C • Psychology• Spanish• Statistics• U.S. History• World History

SAT Subject Tests*• Biology • Chemistry • French • Literature • Math Level 1 • Math Level 2 • Physics • Spanish • U.S. History • World History

CLEP*• English Composition• Humanities• Mathematics• Natural Sciences• Social Sciences and History

Practice Tests Available

“StudentEdge has been remarkably popular with our young people ofall ages. They have enjoyed surfing through the different colleges.They have also found the practice tests to be very, very useful. It is soaccessible and user friendly, 100% of our juniors have visited the site.”

Edwin JohnsonSummerbridge Cambridge, a Breakthrough ProgramCambridge, MA

*AP, SAT Subject Tests, and CLEP are registered trademarks of the College Board,which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

StudentEdge Delivers the NextGeneration of School SearchWhile other college searches merely ask a series of surface questions,StudentEdge college search goes deeper into the student’s wants andneeds, using a unique algorithm to match students with schools, basedon academic, social, and financial criteria.

Here’s how it works:• StudentEdge treats the school search process as a four-year endeavor• Students add to their profile throughout high school, logging academic

progress, honors, and activities• The search calculates the best college fit, based on the student’s profile

A collaborative approach• This unique method of matching allows the parent to contribute to

the student’s profile• Guidance counselors can easily review the profile and matches with

students and parents


8 PETERSON’S SEARCH FOR SCHOOLS

Making College AffordableGoing far beyond other college planning products, StudentEdge helps familiesmaximize affordability and minimize higher education debt.

Scholarship SearchThe StudentEdge scholarship search opens up college possibilities that studentsmay not have known existed. More than $8 billion in scholarships and awards willbe at their fingertips with the most comprehensive financial aid search on the Web.

They will find more than 1 million public awards, based on:• Academic achievement• Academic field• Community service• Athletics• Extracurricular activities• Religious affiliation• State of residence• Nationality or ethnic heritage• Military service• Corporate affiliations

Award Analyzer• Provides a side-by-side comparison of an individual’s award letters

from various schools • Breaks down the quality of the awards in terms of scholarships, grants,

work-study, and loans versus college costs • Helps students and their families make educated decisions about the

best financial fit


9PETERSON’S PAY FOR COLLEGE

Career Exploration Starts NowThe Career Key™This nationally acclaimed career assessment guides students in allhigh school grades to explore their career interests and determinetheir strengths.

• Assesses Holland personality types and assigns scores, whichcan be matched to Career Clusters

• Guides counselors in suggesting appropriate high school curriculum and postsecondary education

• Meets the career awareness objectives of your curriculum and theAmerican School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model

Resume BuilderStep-by-step, students can craft their high school achievementsand work experience into a winning resume.

• Ideal for college admission, a first job, or a summer internship• Powered by ResumeEdge, the Net’s premier resume-writing service

Career Outlook• Provides direct access to the Occupational Outlook Handbook• Projects information on future need and expected earnings• Helps students determine necessary training and education

for potential careers


10 PETERSON’S EXPLORE CAREERS


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Customer Support Is Our Top PriorityWhen you invest in a StudentEdge site license, you’re not just buying a product, you’regetting a partnership to help all of your high school students achieve their goals.

• One-on-one account management to provide easy implementation and ongoing consultative support

• Detailed training and support on all of the features of StudentEdge • Automated communication to students to encourage usage• Presentations for parent night• Start-up promotional toolkit

“Parents are happy to have this opportunity for their children, as our economy hastaken a big hit the last five years. Our county college access director liked the program so well that she received grants to provide another year of StudentEdgefor us as well as the other two county schools!”

School CounselorOhio

PETERSON’S

A Comprehensive Resource for Every Grade LevelStudents at every high school grade level can use StudentEdge as a valuable planning resource.


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• Assess PSAT preparation needs with a practice test

• Develop curriculum focus by taking the online course pretests for the PSAT, SAT, or ACT

• Begin personal profile of academics, honors, and activities

• Review potential school matches based on introductory profile

• Research postsecondary education options

• Review requirements of potential schools to guide selection curriculum

• Build skills and content knowledge for the PSAT with an online course

• Develop study plans with practice tests for the PSAT, SAT Subject Tests, AP exams, SAT, or ACT

• Develop curriculum focus by taking the online course pretests for the SAT or ACT

• Update profile with academics, honors, and activities

• Research potential school matches based on updated profile

• Review requirements of potential schools to guide personal curriculum

• Build skills and content knowledge for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT with online courses

• Develop study and strategy plans with practice tests for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP exams, SATSubject Tests, CLEP, or ASVAB


• Review how schools match postsecondary education path to meet goals

• Review the application process and required essays

• Request college information and plan campus visits

• Prepare and practice for a final round of the SAT or ACT with online courses and practice tests

• Practice for credit-earning exams such as the AP and CLEP


• Request school information

• Plan campus visits

• Apply online and manage admission activities

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• Focus on finding an affordable path to higher education

• Research scholarship opportunities and review requirements

• Get an early idea of college costs with tuition lookup

• Gauge savings progress with the savings calculator

• Take the Career Key™ assessment

• Investigate potential occupations based on career interests

• Create a resume of extracurricular activities, volunteer work, honors, awards, and work experience

• Review the comprehensive financing information

• Research scholarship opportunities and review requirements

• Get an early idea of college costs with tuition lookup

• Gauge savings progress with the savings calculator

• Take the Career Key™ assessment to reflect changes in interests and goals


• Continue adding to resume of extracurricular activities, volunteer work, honors, awards, and work experience

• Search and apply for scholarships

• Review costs of potential colleges as a family, using tuition lookup

• Calculate Expected Family Contribution

• Become familiar with the FAFSA and required documents


• Update resume with extracurricular activities, volunteer work, awards, and work experience


• Determine which schools offer appropriate majors based on career interests

• Compare schools’ financial aid packages with the Award Analyzer

• Continue to search and apply for scholarships

• Fill out the FAFSA


• Finalize resume for college, summer opportunities, internships, or entering the workforce

PAY FOR COLLEGE EXPLORE CAREERS

Join hundreds of other schools and partner with us today to improveeducational outcomes at your institution.

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