It seems like yesterday my parents made me take an SAT test preparation course, which can be summed up in two words: expensive and boring. Looking to bring SAT test prep to the 21st century, mobile startup eduPath is launching its TouchPrep application series available for the iPhone, iPad and iTouch.
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SAT and LSAT prep is a crowded space. There are several established companies, including Princeton Review and Kaplan, as well as online companies, Knewton and Grockit also working on similar things. Still, eduPath feels like it could be a partner to the traditional services rather than a competitor.
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The startup doesn’t yet seem to have a set revenue model, but noted that many of the apps will be free with additional content available through in-app purchases. Total costs for a full test prep course will be around $50, a very reasonable price compared to traditional test prep courses ranging from $900 to $1,400.
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