Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> August 9, 2001

John Katzman – The Princeton Review (revu)

JOHN KATZMAN founded The Princeton Review shortly after graduating from Princeton University in 1981. He first taught his unique SAT test- preparation course to 15 high school students in his parent's New York City apartment. Mr. Katzman also heads The Princeton Review Foundation, a non-profit company that helps disadvantaged students prepare for college admission, and administers a unique portfolio-based college scholarship program in cooperation with corporations for their employees. A co-author of five books on testing and admissions, Mr. Katzman's most recent book, Class Action: How to Create Accountability, Innovation and Excellence in American Schools was published in May 1995 by Random House. Profile
TWST: Could we start out with a quick overview of The Princeton Review?

Mr. Katzman: We're about testing and admissions; better scores and

better schools. We're very focused'in that area we've