PRESS
RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 20, 2006
Eric Trevino ,
Media Relations
(512) 340-0338
STANDARDIZED TEST TAKERS ADD EXTRA PRODUCT TO TEST PREP ARSENAL
The Silent Timer™ will now be bundled with a simpler timer for test
day.
WHAT:
Beginning
in July 2006, Silent Technology LLC will include a more basic timer
alongside The Silent Timer™, its already popular
pacing tool for standardized test takers.
The bonus timer is being included as a safeguard for test day,
especially for those taking the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT).
As it currently stands, some proctors feel that The Silent Timer™ could
give test takers an unfair advantage with its unique pacing features. The
bonus timer is simple enough to allow students to keep track of time without
raising the suspicions of overly cautious proctors. It is completely silent,
has a large LCD readout, and counts both up and down.
Silent Technology LLC continues to emphasize the importance of practicing
with The Silent Timer™, as it helps students develop the internal pacing
clock that is the key to effective test time management. After solidifying
their sense of timing, they will be ready to move steadily through their
exam using only a simple timer as a guide.
”We considered the idea of just offering a simple, silent countdown timer,” says
Erik McMillan, inventor and CEO. “This simplification, however, brings
us back to the original problem- test takers do not have the necessary skills
to pace themselves. The extra features on The Silent Timer are intended to
help them learn these skills.”
The bundled package will be offered at the same price as the current Silent
Timer. Silent Technology LLC is confident that consumers will see the true
value of the new combination- for practice and test day.
WHAT ELSE:
The
Silent Timer™ is manufactured by Silent Technology LLC, based in
Austin, TX. It is designed to help students improve their performance
on classroom tests and standardized exams through better timing. The
product, along with silenced watches, is offered on the company Web site
(www.SilentTimer.com),
and The Silent Timer™ is in retail stores such as Barnes and Noble
College, eFollett bookstores, and Borders Books. For more information, please
visit www.SilentTimer.com.