ConnectEDU Acquires Prep HeadQuarters

The ConnectEDU National Network(TM) Expands to 2000+ U.S. High Schools: The

         Largest "Going-To-College-To-Career" Network in the Nation



    BOSTON, July 17 /EMWNews/ -- ConnectEDU, Inc., (http://www.connectedu.net)

the web-based leader in connecting students with colleges and employers

through its integrated college and career planning network, is pleased to

announce the acquisition of Prep HeadQuarters (http://www.prephq.com), a college

planning web service deployed in over 700 high schools. High schools that

use Prep HeadQuarters for college planning will join the high schools using

ConnectEDU's Connect! for managing student, college and career transitions

in the ConnectEDU National Network(TM). The combined network of 2,000+ high

schools represents the largest "going-to-college-to-career" network in the

nation.



    "The acquisition of Prep HeadQuarters establishes ConnectEDU's National

Network of high schools, colleges and employers as the nation's largest,

integrated solution assisting counselors and families," said Craig Powell,

President & CEO of ConnectEDU. "In addition to acquiring Prep HeadQuarters

and its loyal client base, we have also acquired the entire services and

support capabilities of Prep HeadQuarters to accelerate our commitment to

providing superior services and support to all of our users."



    Known for providing the industry's flagship model of customer support,

all members of the Prep HeadQuarters support team have joined the

ConnectEDU Professional Services Team. Through this acquisition, ConnectEDU

has opened a Midwest Support Center in Chicago.



    For more information on ConnectEDU call 888-887-8380 or visit

http://www.connectedu.net.

    About ConnectEDU, Inc.



    ConnectEDU is the nation's leading technology firm dedicated to

providing students, educators and employers with comprehensive solutions to

successfully navigate education and employment transitions. ConnectEDU's

mission is to democratize access to higher education and career

opportunities for all students by empowering them and their advisors with

the information, resources and collective bargaining power required to

realize successful life- transitions.