LASERGRADE ANNOUNCES EXPANDED DELIVERY FOR SOUTH CAROLINA COSMETOLOGY CERTIFICATION

Vancouver, WA - March 28, 2006 LaserGrade announced today that the South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology has expanded their use of computer-based testing for cosmetology candidates with LaserGrade. Approximately 1,500 individuals test each year in the State of South Carolina to obtain their Cosmetology Certification. LaserGrade has been delivering the exam via computer as one option for test candidates. Now, the State Board has eliminated the paper and pencil examinations and will offer all Cosmetology Certification Examinations via LaserGrade’s secure proctored network of test centers.

"We are pleased that the South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology has chosen to expand its test delivery services with LaserGrade,” stated Judith Moore, President and CEO, LaserGrade. “By offering all their cosmetology examinations via LaserGrade’s test centers, candidates will have more options to test closer to their home or business and most importantly, candidates can test when they feel ready. The State Board will also realize more efficiency in time and budgets by solely offering the computer-based testing solution.”

Rosanne H. Kinley, Board Chair, South Carolina Board of Cosmetology said, “The Board is thrilled to have LaserGrade deliver our cosmetology exams. This decision by the Board and the State will greatly assist the state’s efforts in administering the certification program for cosmetology candidates, create more flexibility for the candidates and modernize our industry for the protection and well being of the public we serve.”

About LaserGrade

LaserGrade, with secure computer-based testing centers across the United States and Canada, is the largest United States owned and operated network in North America. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, LaserGrade offers proctored computer-based test administration for licensure and certification examinations using its own secure network and software. For lower stakes testing, such as practice tests, pre-tests or after-tests, candidates may test via any computer by logging on to LaserGrade’s secure web-browser.

For more information visit our website at: http://www.lasergrade.com

About the South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology

Our mission is to protect the health, safety and well being of the citizens of South Carolina by establishing and enforcing minimum requirements for registration and appropriate standards of conduct by means of evaluation, education, examination, licensure and disciplinary action; and to communicate with its registrants and the public regarding the laws and standards of the professions.

For more information visit our web site at: http://www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/cosmetology