SCHEDULE 14A

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                          CAREER EDUCATION CORPORATION.
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                (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

                                 BOSTIC R STEVEN
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The following is a copy of an e-mail sent from Mr. Bostic to a stockholder of
Career Education Corporation on May 16, 2006:



From: Steve Bostic
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 12:11 PM

To: Chad Spitler [e-mail address omitted]; Abe Friedman [e-mail address
      omitted]
Subject: Bostic Latest Press Release

I've attached a copy of our fight letter which deals with the questions posed to
me by Jack Larson. Although I was disappointed that you voted in favor of CEC's
proxy, I would hope that you would give us some re-consideration. Clearly, the
"independent" proxy governance advisors have come out on our side. I would like
to speak to you today if possible. My cell number is 404-558-3333.

P.S. We are in contact with the DOE and CEC has not been released from their
examination from either the DOE or OIG. If you would like further clarification,
I would be happy to provide it.

Steve