StudentEdge EACH STUDENT S PERSONALIZED PATH TO SUCCESS

StudentEdge EACH STUDENT S PERSONALIZED PATH TO SUCCESS

Table of Contents Introduction 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 StudentEdge@petersons.com www.petersons.com/studentedge

PETERSON S 1 Make It One-to-One What 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 center that helps students individually navigate the complex matrix of planning for life after high school. There is an incredible amount of information available to our students through StudentEdge. When I went to the training session, I was pleased to find the Web site easy 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 Counselor Lakewood, NJ Schedule a product demonstration 1.888.892.6288

2 PETERSON S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTING All Paths Lead to Success with StudentEdge Every member of your high school community will benefit from the robust and comprehensive suite of tools and resources StudentEdge provides. Schools/Districts Provide the best preparation and planning resources to every student, regardless of income, increasing the college-bound percentage and making the dream of higher education a reality. Educators Generate student progress and performance reports based on data sets that are meaningful to their curriculum and educational goals. Guidance Counselors Have a partner to assist with all aspects of college and career guidance that empowers students and their families to take charge of planning their futures. Students Get a personal test prep tutor and college admission consultant in one convenient online resource the individualized attention they need to achieve success. Families Have access to an all-inclusive resource for the college planning and financing process. StudentEdge@petersons.com www.petersons.com/studentedge

PETERSON S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTING 3 Data-Driven Decision Making Educators 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 performance toward planning for their futures. Drive Curricular Decisions Our 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 Paths StudentEdge is highly customized to each student s college and career goals. Through the StudentEdge tracking tools, guidance counselors can easily collaborate with families to see how students are working to achieve their aspirations. Schedule a product demonstration 1.888.892.6288

4 PETERSON S PREPARE FOR TESTS Online Test Prep Courses StudentEdge provides the best online test preparation available. Unlike other online test preparation products, StudentEdge award-winning online test prep courses are unique because: Pretests create an individualized course no two students will take the same exact course Students can select from full, medium, and short versions, giving them 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) *SAT is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product. ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc., which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product. Peterson s online test prep program is very good in content and approach. The tech support has been prompt, knowledgeable, and courteous. The full-year subscription enables the students to take our course and then to continue their personal preparation shortly before subsequent testing dates. The access we have to compiled and individual reports enables us to better diagnose and meet student needs. Mary Help of Christians Academy North Haledon, NJ *PSAT is a registered trademark of the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which were not involved in the production of, and do not endorse, this product. StudentEdge@petersons.com www.petersons.com/studentedge

PETERSON S PREPARE FOR TESTS 5 A Case Study in Best Practices StudentEdge Online Courses Bob Barnes, principal of South View High School in Hope Mills, North Carolina, 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 the program not only provides a diagnostic tool to assess students strengths and weaknesses, but it also provides students with the lessons they need to improve their skills, says Barnes. We believe it is the best SAT prep product on the market. The SAT prep course component of StudentEdge has already been integrated into senior English classes. In addition, South View High School established before- and after-school sessions to allow extra time for students to access the SAT practice tests and instructional content. Our goal is to have every student from freshman up take the pretest so that results can help guide curricular changes as well, says Barnes, who recommended the StudentEdge product to every high school in his district. Schedule a product demonstration 1.888.892.6288

6 PETERSON S PREPARE FOR TESTS Online Practice Tests With 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 component of 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 StudentEdge@petersons.com www.petersons.com/studentedge

PETERSON S PREPARE FOR TESTS 7 Practice Tests Available 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 StudentEdge has been remarkably popular with our young people of all ages. They have enjoyed surfing through the different colleges. They have also found the practice tests to be very, very useful. It is so accessible and user friendly, 100% of our juniors have visited the site. Edwin Johnson Summerbridge Cambridge, a Breakthrough Program Cambridge, 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. Schedule a product demonstration 1.888.892.6288

8 PETERSON S SEARCH FOR SCHOOLS StudentEdge Delivers the Next Generation of School Search While other college searches merely ask a series of surface questions, StudentEdge college search goes deeper into the student s wants and needs, using a unique algorithm to match students with schools, based on 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 StudentEdge@petersons.com www.petersons.com/studentedge

PETERSON S PAY FOR COLLEGE 9 Making College Affordable Going far beyond other college planning products, StudentEdge helps families maximize affordability and minimize higher education debt. Scholarship Search The StudentEdge scholarship search opens up college possibilities that students may not have known existed. More than $8 billion in scholarships and awards will be 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 Schedule a product demonstration 1.888.892.6288

10 PETERSON S EXPLORE CAREERS Career Exploration Starts Now The Career Key This nationally acclaimed career assessment guides students in all high school grades to explore their career interests and determine their strengths. Assesses Holland personality types and assigns scores, which can 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 the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model Resume Builder Step-by-step, students can craft their high school achievements and 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 StudentEdge@petersons.com www.petersons.com/studentedge

PETERSON S 11 Customer Support Is Our Top Priority When you invest in a StudentEdge site license, you re not just buying a product, you re getting 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 has taken 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 StudentEdge for us as well as the other two county schools! School Counselor Ohio Schedule a product demonstration 1.888.892.6288

12 PETERSON S A Comprehensive Resource for Every Grade Level Students at every high school grade level can use StudentEdge as a valuable planning resource. PREPARE FOR TESTS SEARCH FOR SCHOOLS 9 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 G R A D E 10 11 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 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, SAT Subject Tests, CLEP, or ASVAB Update profile with academics, honors, and activities Research potential school matches based on updated profile Review requirements of potential schools to guide personal curriculum Update profile with academics, honors, and activities Review how schools match postsecondary education path to meet goals Review the application process and required essays Request college information and plan campus visits 12 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 Update profile with academics, honors, and activities Request school information Plan campus visits Apply online and manage admission activities StudentEdge@petersons.com www.petersons.com/studentedge

PETERSON S 13 PAY FOR COLLEGE EXPLORE CAREERS 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 Investigate potential occupations based on career interests 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 Take the Career Key assessment to reflect changes in interests and goals Update resume with extracurricular activities, volunteer work, awards, and work experience Investigate potential occupations based on career interests 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 Take the Career Key assessment to reflect changes in interests and goals Finalize resume for college, summer opportunities, internships, or entering the workforce Schedule a product demonstration 1.888.892.6288

Join hundreds of other schools and partner with us today to improve educational outcomes at your institution. CALL OR E-MAIL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR PRODUCT TOUR. 1.888.892.6288 StudentEdge@petersons.com