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26Nov/100

BLACK FRIDAY

Hey everyone!

In observance of the busiest shopping day of the year, we're offering 10% off of any PrepMe course during the week of November 26, 2010 through December 3, 2010.

To take advantage of this special Black Friday discount, go to http://www.prepme.com/enroll and add the coupon code "blackfriday" to receive the 10% discount.

That's all for now, much more later!

Cheers,
Matthew Hyland
Senior Academic Advisor
PrepMe.com

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8Nov/100

Fall 2010 Photo Contest Update:

Hey PrepMe-ites!

We have begun to receive more and more photo submissions for the contest, which is awesome! Just an update on submitting your photos:

send your photo submissions to: photocontest@prepme.com
in the email, include your name, phone #, and address
remember the deadline to submit a photo for a chance to win an iPad is one week away! Deadline: November 15, 2010 at 11:59 CST!

Have fun, and good luck everyone!

-Matthew Hyland

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14Oct/103

PrepMe Photo Contest Fall 2010!

In celebration of the beginning of what looks to be the beginning of a great school year, and the beginning of testing season, PrepMe is having another Photo Contest! And this time we've upped the ante: Grand Prize is an Apple iPad!

Win an iPad

This time around, there is a theme: "Taking it To The Streets." We want to see you showing off both your hometown and PrepMe colors boldly with photos of you out and about your town! The more creative you are in incorporating the word "PrepMe" somewhere in your photo, the better your chances!

(Optional) Also, we would love to hear about your great experience with PrepMe. So when you send us your photos, let us know about your experience with PrepMe.

The rules are simple:

Send us a photo at photocontest@prepme.com of yourself in your town incorporating the word "PrepMe" somewhere in the photo
You must have a shipping address located within the continental United States
You must be a member of our Facebook page (e.g., you must "like" PrepMe on FB)
Your photo must contain the word "PrepMe" somewhere in the photo (we will accept any photos with "PrepMe" incorporated in the photo, however you will have a much greater chance at winning if your face is somewhere in the photo. See previous entrants here and here.)
You may submit up to 3 photos to be considered for the Grand Prize (only 1 photo out of up to the maximum 3 photos will be considered for the prize)
Deadline to submit photo(s) to photocontest@prepme.com is November 15, 2010 at 12:01 am

Finally, a few regulations:

No profanity.
By submitting a photo, you give PrepMe LLC permission to use your photo and/or quoted text for publicity purposes.

Pretty simple!

So get out your cameras, let those creative juices flow, and have fun! Remember, the more creative the pic(s), the greater chance you have of winning!

We can't wait to see your great photos! Have fun, and good luck!

Cheers,

Matthew Hyland

Academic Counselor

PrepMe.com

email: mhyland@prepme.com

PrepMe Photo Contest Fall 2010!

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29Jun/100

BEHOLD! The New PrepMe.com!

Hello PrepMe Network!

Exciting things have been happening behind the scenes here at PrepMe, and I would like to give you a little taste of what is to come in the very near future!

Starting July 1, 2010, the PrepMe Virtual Classroom will roll out better than ever as our Engineering and Design Teams have been working hard to give the site a much needed makeover. So behold... (::drumroll::) ...the new and improved PrepMe logo!

...and the new logo is just the beginning! Below are a few teasers of what the new PrepMe Classroom will look like.

the new PrepMe Login Page
the new PrepMe Course List
the new PrepMe My Account Page
the new PrepMe My Schedule Page
...and many more changes which you will see starting July 1st.

We hope you enjoy the facelift to the Virtual Classroom. Our goal was to make the learning experience simpler and more efficient, maybe even more aesthetically-pleasing. As you poke around the new Classroom, please feel free to contact us at 1-877-PREPME-4 or support@prepme.com with anything. We welcome questions, feedback, suggestions for improvement, and even a simple "Thanks" to the people who made it all happen.

Signing off,

Matthew Hyland
Academic Counselor

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13May/100

Sound Advice from Stephen Colbert

Have you heard the word?

The Colbert Report	Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
Stephen's Sound Advice - How to Ace the SATs
www.colbertnation.com

If so, you are very well-informed Americans of the Colbert Nation. If not, listen up: Stephen Colbert speaks the truth because he has the facts. And Stephen’s Sound Advice is that you must ace the SAT’s or ACT’s if you want to get into your top-choice college and get a good job.

Luckily, although Stephen asserts that you must spend money to prep for the exam, PrepMe offers premium online test prep starting at $299. We also offer a 100% money-back guarantee: your scores will go up or your money back.

And, in tribute to the good people of Colbert Nation, we're offering a special 10% discount off of our courses. To take advantage of the offer, apply the code COLBERT during enrollment or mention "The Colbert Report" to your PrepMe Advisor (1-877-773-7634). Offer is valid through May 31, 2010.

Learn more about our course offerings by clicking here.

Oh, by the way, the 10% off applies to the 20-hour video tutoring package as well.

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22Oct/092

Chicago Innovation Award – One Year Later

One year ago, PrepMe was honored and humbled by winning a Chicago Innovation Award for launching one of the ten most innovative products in the Chicagoland area in 2008. On stage, we thanked our families for their support as we built PrepMe and thanked our students for being our inspiration and the reason we are so excited about what we're doing.

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We were very flattered by the wonderful team at the Chicago Innovation Awards as they asked us to present one of the awards this year. One year on, we are over three times bigger than we were last year and have added new products for families (video lectures) and schools (Essentials). It served as a reminder to our team that we must continue innovating. All of the progress we've made is terrific, but we have so much more to accomplish.

Thank you again to our students. Your success is our success. You continue to show us that helping fuel dreams and open doors is one of the best jobs that anyone could ask for.

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19Oct/090

Great minds think alike: shopping cart and burger menu design

Our engineering team went out to lunch at a burger place we all love: The Counter. Why do we love it? Because it's personalized.

As we sat down to order, one of our engineers noticed how similar The Counter's system for placing an order and PrepMe's new shopping cart are. Try out our new course enrollment process and judge for yourself.

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15Oct/090

Fewer than 40% of U.S. Students are Proficient in Mathematics

Another day, another set of articles (CNN: Report card shows U.S. students need to improve math skills; WSJ: U.S. Math Scores Hit a Wall) about how our students are failing and falling behind their classmates around the world.

We can publish study after study with the same conclusion, and politicians can point fingers at each other all they want, but in the meantime our students will continue to suffer. Our children may not vote or pay taxes, but they are our future and we must invest in them. As trite as that sounds, we as a nation need to care - and do - more about education.

We have already proven that, in many situations, online learning is better than classroom learning. Let's use online learning to help more students in a hybrid environment that combines the benefits of both kinds of learning.

Those of us who are online educators must become even more vocal advocates for improving student outcomes. We must also remind others that this is not an "us vs. them" contest; this is about helping our students. Let's remember why we decided to pursue careers in education in the first place - to help students learn.

Best,
Karan Goel
CEO & Co-Founder

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11Oct/090

Last-minute PSAT Tips From PrepMe

You've studied. You've practiced. You've worked hard. Now it's time to show the PSAT who's boss. But don't let up now. A few small things just before the test can make a world of difference. Presenting PrepMe's last-minute tips for acing the PSAT!

1. Get a good night's sleep and eat a proper breakfast.

First, the basics. Sleep 8 - 10 hours the night before your test and make sure to eat a real breakfast the morning of the test. The best breakfast is one with a variety of foods that have carbohydrates, protein, and fat.

2. Be prepared.

Assemble all of your materials for the next day and have them ready to go right by your door or in your backpack. You'll need your picture ID, sharpened pencils, eraser, calculator, extra batteries, test registration form, and driving directions. It's a good idea to pack some healthy snacks for extra energy, as well.

3. Read and write something before you leave home the morning of the test.

This one can make a huge difference in the first hour of the test. Read a newspaper article, a short magazine article, or a blog entry and write a paragraph summarizing what you've learned. This will ensure your brain is warmed up and functioning well before you take the test. You don't want the PSAT to be the first thing you read or write that morning!

4. Keep your momentum.

Try to keep a good pace to avoid running out of time on the final questions. Remember, each question has the same value. If a certain question holds you up, it's better to leave it for later than to get bogged down in one tough question. As a rule of thumb, try to get through the first 10 questions in each section within the first 7 minutes.

5. The PrepMe Slogan: Prepare. Relax. Ace.

You've already prepared with the best. Now relax a little: make sure to watch some TV, read a book, or talk to your friends online. Do something that relaxes you. Then walk into that test and demolish it. The PSAT will be over sooner than you realize; stay calm and focused and you'll ace the test!

Now you're officially ready. Make us proud!

1. Get a good night's sleep and eat a proper breakfast.

2. Be prepared.

3. Read and write something before you leave home the morning of the test.

4. Keep your momentum.

5. The PrepMe Slogan: Prepare. Relax. Ace.

Now you're officially ready. Make us proud! Call us at 1-877-PREPME-4 or email your PrepMe tutor and let us know how you did and how we can help you with your upcoming SAT.

P.S. If you still need a little more practice, take a free practice test, play our vocabulary building game, or download our free calculator tools which are permitted on the PSAT!

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8Oct/090

New Shopping Cart Experience

We've just launched a brand new shopping cart experience for our users. This is a big launch because it synthesizes much of what we've learned over the last year from our users, including how they think about PrepMe's products and services, and how difficult it can be to understand how different features fit into a PrepMe subscription.

To this end, we've simplified how someone can enroll with PrepMe with the following and many more improvements

Modularity - We clearly call out the features of our subscription and what the costs are for each feature you can add-on
Contextual Help - We've made it much simpler to know what information we need from you at any time with big green arrows that point out what information you need to enter
Multipay - We now let you pay in multiple payments rather than paying up front, all at once. We know the economy is tough and we want to help families attain their educational goals.

We're constantly iterating on all parts of our site and product that require significant user interaction. If you have suggestions or feedback, please let us know: support@prepme.com. Check out our new shopping cart and enroll in an SAT, ACT, or PSAT course today!

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BLACK FRIDAY

Fall 2010 Photo Contest Update:

PrepMe Photo Contest Fall 2010!

BEHOLD! The New PrepMe.com!

Sound Advice from Stephen Colbert

Chicago Innovation Award – One Year Later

Great minds think alike: shopping cart and burger menu design

Fewer than 40% of U.S. Students are Proficient in Mathematics

Last-minute PSAT Tips From PrepMe

New Shopping Cart Experience

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