(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 09, 2001 ) The College Board today announced the launch of the expanded version of One-on-One with the SAT(TM), the only complete SAT preparation software package that uses real SATs to help students prepare for the test. A Comprehensive SAT Preparation Package One-on-One with the SAT (version 2.0) includes more than 600 actual SAT questions with explanations and answers, a mini-diagnostic test that gives a predicted SAT score, and a full-length actual SAT to be taken as post-test preparation in order to see areas of improvement. An added feature of One-on-One with the SAT is that, based on the results of the mini-diagnostic test, the software helps a student create a customized, step-by-step study plan that focuses attention and time where it is needed most to improve test performance. "We are continually researching what students need to properly prepare for the SAT I," said Brian O'Reilly, Executive Director of the SAT Program. "This new version of One-on-One with the SAT has more features and more questions than the previous version and most importantly, is the only test preparation software that can give a real, predictive score." For students who might find preparing for the SAT something of a chore, One-on-One with the SAT can actually make the process of preparing, fun. Users can get guidance from three animated "personal advisers" - "Grapenut", "Loretta" or "Mr. Big" - to help them navigate through practice questions and show them their progress. One-on-One with the SAT CD-ROM One-on-One with the SAT is available as a CD-ROM for both Mac and PCs and can be purchased in either a home version ($29.95) or school version ($395.00) from the College Board at www.collegeboard.com, or by calling 800-323-7155. For students with less time to prepare, a mini-SAT and additional practice question packets, called SAT PrepPacks(TM) can also be downloaded at www.collegeboard.com. One-on-One with the SAT is one in a line of successful SAT preparation products from the College Board available for students and schools. In addition to this software, the College Board offers best-selling books like 10 Real SATs, videos, and online preparation offerings. At www.collegeboard.com, students can try free sample questions from SATs, build their skills on tutorials for specific types of questions like analogies, and get the most accurate "after the test" information. Note to Journalists: About the SAT The SAT (formally known as the SAT I: Reasoning Test) is a three-hour test that measures a student's verbal and math reasoning abilities. These abilities develop over time through schoolwork as well as preparatory work. Many colleges review SAT scores as part of their admissions process. The SAT does not measure motivation, creativity, or special talents (even though these qualities will contribute to a student's success in college and throughout life). The next SAT test dates are March 31, 2001, May 5, 2001 and June 2, 2001. About the College Board The College Board is a national not-for-profit association of schools, college and education organizations that is committed to preparing, inspiring, and connecting students to college and opportunity. Through its products and services, research, policy development and free information available on its website, the College Board seeks to ensure equal education opportunity for every student. For additional information on One-on-One with the SAT, product artwork, or to receive a free demonstration disk (for the press only) please refer to contacts below. ---------------Produced for The College BoardContact:Cheri Grand212/462-4905cheri@grandnewmedia.comDusty Bricker212/213-4443BandAInc@aol.comAlison Amdur212/649-8443Aamdur@collegeboard.org---------------

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