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From Collegiate Presswire (http://www.cpwire.com): Education
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE via COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--March 7, 2006--With midterm exams accounting for half the grade in many college classes, studyloft.com -- the 24/7 online tutoring service providing students with real-time one-on-one help from qualified tutors -- has created a "panic button" for students nationwide during one of the most stressful times of year. Starting today, studyloft.com will have additional eTutors available to students to help them cope with the midterm stress that can otherwise cause panic attacks, sweating and shortness of breath. These professionally trained and experienced eTutors are part of studyloft.com's state-of-the-art eLearning system that provides students with individualized tuition, so that they truly learn the material and are prepared for their exams.
Bikram Roy, Principal of studyloft.com, developed the service to help students succeed. "Midterms are a time of high stress for students everywhere. Studying with a tutor, and receiving individual attention is essential to thoroughly understanding the material and doing well on the exam."
studyloft.com offers tutoring in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math (all the way to Calc IV), Statistics, Economics, and Accounting, with additional subjects to be added soon. studyloft.com offers two services: ChalkTalk (1-on-1 tutoring) and HomeworkHelp (step-by-step instructions to solve difficult problem sets).
Since studyloft.com's launch in November 2005, more than 4,800 students have accessed the one-on-one tutoring they need to achieve success in the collegiate classroom. With 24-hour availability, studyloft.com has revolutionized study habits by offering on-the-spot, step-by-step assistance, which greatly enhances student performance.
studyloft.com's virtual classrooms are equipped with all the necessities to provide optimum learning: chat (IM) interaction, file sharing, whiteboard, and access to the powerful technical application webMathematica, which allows tutors to compute and visualize results to students with 3D charts and graphs. webMathematica is a product of Wolfram Research, Inc. (www.wolfram.com), the world's foremost developer of computational software for science and technology.
Amy, a senior at American University in Washington, DC said, "When I was freaking out at midnight the night before my Econ Final last semester, studyloft.com saved me!" studyloft.com charges a nominal fee for its services: -- ChalkTalk: Access to one-on-one tutoring with no minimum time requirements. ChalkTalk will be FREE until March 8th, and after that will charge, per-minute billing of $18/hour (30 cents per minute). -- HomeworkHelp: Step-by-step instructions on how to solve difficult problem sets. Pricing is based on the hourly rate of $18/hour. For additional information and a demo of the services, visit www.studyloft.com. About studyloft.com studyloft.com is a 24/7 eTutoring service that combines state-of-the-art eLearning technology and first-rate eTutors comprising a global community of graduate and PhD degreed instructors in their respective subjects. studyloft.com also fosters a creative atmosphere where students have the opportunity to learn and grow through various forms of creative expression: music, art, entertaining content, and community. studyloft.com is owned by a privately held Delaware company named BK Development, LLC. More information about studyloft.com is available at www.studyloft.com.
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