<p>yikes…doesn’t appear that the college prep industry would be hurting yet, based upon this story.</p>
<p>[The</a> SAT race is on . . . - Globe West Updates - Boston.com ](<a href=“http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/regional_editions/globe_west/west/2008/12/the_sat_race_is.html]The ”>http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/regional_editions/globe_west/west/2008/12/the_sat_race_is.html )</p>
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While Diane Altens son, a high school senior, is in the throes of applying to college, the Newton mother is already worrying about her ninth-grade daughter.</p>
<p>Her son took SAT-preparation classes, but Alten wants to get even more help for her daughter before she enters the suburban arms race of college admissions.</p>
<p>I think its good to start with a coach early who can encourage her to join clubs and that sort of thing, said Alten. I absolutely think I better call now.</p>
<p>Despite the flagging economy, the test prep and college counseling industry seems to be going strong.
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<p>& later in the article
Business is increasing despite the poor economy, Chyten said, and he thinks its because with money tight, parents are more concerned than ever about making sure their child finds the right college fit on the first try. One year of college counseling, with unlimited hours but not including test-preparation courses, costs $4,900 at Chyten.
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<p>She doth spend too much, methinks.</p>
<p>Let’s not forget the financial component. Higher SAT scores correlate to higher merit scholarship offers.</p>
samiamy
December 12, 2008, 9:57pm
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<p>my neighborhood, small mom and pop shops shutting their doors, going out of business. New renovated small store front, Grand Opening for a tutoring agency. Hmm, maybe a business opportunity in the wings for many folk.</p>