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Long Island Regents Prep - Regents, AP, SAT Review Classes

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“How’d you do?” SAT Scores Released!

Last week, hundreds of thousands of students held their breath as the College Board released SAT scores for the March SAT. Many students around the country view the SATs as a make-or-break rite of passage in the college application admission process. Globally, the number of teens taking the SAT exams each year continues to rise, even as fewer U.S. colleges require the SATs for admission. According to FairTest.org, the National Center for Fair and Open Testing, there are currently hundreds of “test-optional” colleges across the United States.

Despite controversies over the SAT, however—including whether it measures affluence of aptitude, whether online classes will render SATs obsolete, or whether SAT review courses are worth the cost—students should still plan on taking the SATs, since the overwhelming majority of U.S. colleges require them for admission.

Students who are interested improving their SAT scores for the May and June test dates should consider registering for a Long Island Regents Prep SAT Crash Course. When it comes to Long Island SAT review courses, there are plenty of options, but our one-day SAT prep classes include a custom SAT review book developed by Ivy League graduates. In addition, all of our SAT instructors are NYS-certified teachers, something no other SAT test prep company can boast. For more information, please contact us or visit http://www.liregentsprep.com.

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The best way to prepare for this week's Regents is to practice old exams. Here they are! If you need additional help in chemistry, visit liregentsprep.com to register for a 1-day review class at SUNY Farmingdale. Good luck!

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Good luck on your exams. Check out our links to free resources, and visit liregentsprep.com  to register for Regents Review Classes.

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Global History and Geography Regents Prep Sites

Global History Regents Review - http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/lockwoodm/

Mr. Klaff’s Global Studies Review Sheet - http://www.mrklaff.com/globalregentsreview.html

Global Regents Review Links - http://b101review.wikispaces.com/Global+Regents+Review

Brief Review in Global History and Geography - http://www.phschool.com/curriculum_support/brief_review/global_history/

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Integrated Algebra Regents Review:

Integrated Algebra Review Booklet - NYC Department of Education - http://schools.nyc.gov/documents/teachandlearn/learnathome/regents/integrated-algebra-review-booklet-final.pdf

Integrated Algebra Regents Study Guide - ...

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#SAT Crash Courses at SUNY Farmingdale

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Spring Break Special - $40 Discount on #SAT Crash Courses

We are currently offering our SAT Crash Courses for only $200, a discount of more than 15% off the original price. Taught the week before each SAT exam, our one-day SAT review classes cover Math, Critical Reading, and Writing. Our instructors are outstanding, certified teachers who have excelled on standardized exams and have attended some of the nation's top universities. Plus, our program includes a custom SAT Review Book! Don't pass up this one-week opportunity to save $40 on our SAT Crash Courses. To register, or for more information, visit liregentsprep.com.

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March #SAT scores are in!

Students around the country learned their March SAT results today. Those interested in improving their scores for the May and June exams can register for Long Island Regents Prep's 1-day SAT Crash Courses at SUNY Farmingdale. Our concise review sessions cover Math and/or Critical Reading & Writing. They also include a custom SAT Review Book. Visit liregentsprep.com for more info and to register for classes.

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Even with the College Board's newly redesigned SAT, parents and students will likely continue to seek out tutors and test prep services to maintain a

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The New #SAT Exam

There's been a lot of discussion in recent days about the redesigned SAT, which will debut in 2016. For decades, the College Board has faced criticism that the SAT helps students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds, who can afford pricey test prep services and tutors, while lower- and middle-class students are left on their own to navigate the arcane and archaic (SAT vocab words?) exam. These suspicions are borne out by statistics showing students from wealthier families achieving better SAT scores. The redesigned exam claims to be more equitable in allowing opportunities for all students to excel on the exam, not just those with the means to pay for test preparation. Sifting through all the information on the new SAT can be daunting. Below are some resources to help you learn more about the College Board's redesign.

Fair Test - The National Center for Fair and Open Testing

Inside Higher Ed

U.S. News and World Report

The New York Times Magazine

The College Board

  Since the current SAT exam will be around for a few more years, most high school students won't have to worry about the coming changes. They can continue to rely on existing study methods, practice exams, review books, tutors, and prep courses. For more information about SAT Crash Courses that we offer at Farmingdale State College, or to register online, visit www.liregentsprep.com.

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The new SAT exam overhauls the way it tests vocabulary, reading, writing, and math.

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Strong correlation between #SAT scores and income level.

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SAT Crash Courses, AP Review Classes, and Regents Prep Classes at SUNY Farmingdale. www.liregentsprep.com

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Announcing Schedule for 2014 NYS Regents, AP, & SAT Review Classes

Long Island Regents Prep, which offers Regents, Advanced Placement, and SAT review classes in all major subjects, has announced its 2014 course schedule. These courses are designed and taught by certified and experienced teachers who understand how to prepare students for their exams and how to reduce the anxiety that comes along with high-stakes testing. Since 2009, Long Island Regents Prep has offered one-day Regents review courses for each of the major subjects, including Living Environment, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, Global History and Geography, United States History and Government, Integrated Algebra, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, and Geometry. Each class covers essential subject matter, offers test-taking strategies, and reviews practice Regents questions. Last year, Long Island Regents Prep decided to expand its course selection and begin offering Advanced Placement review classes in AP United States History, AP World History, AP European History, AP US Government and Politics, AP Psychology, AP Calculus AB, AP Biology, AP Physics B, AP Chemistry, and AP Environmental Science. This season, after helping hundreds of students from Long Island and New York City over the past five years, Long Island Regents Prep is introducing SAT Crash Courses, one-day review classes offered the weekend before each spring SAT exam. There will be three courses to chose from: SAT Critical Reading/Writing, SAT Math, and SAT Math/Critical Reading. All SAT Crash Course will be taught by certified teachers who attended elite universities and excelled on their standardized exams. In addition, courses will include a custom SAT workbook that students will use during the class and bring home with them. Long Island Regents Prep is owned and operated by three current high school teachers who understand the importance of the Regents, AP, and SAT examinations. They have created clear, concise, six-hour review courses that provide students with the content, skills, and confidence they need to excel on their standardized exams. Finally, all classes are taught by experienced, highly-qualified, New York State-certified teachers in comfortable, state-of-the-art classrooms on the campus of Farmingdale State College, a State University of New York (SUNY) institution of higher learning. Students can register online quickly, easily, and securely by visiting http://www.liregentsprep.com. What: Review courses for Regents, Advanced Placement, and SAT exams Where: Farmingdale State College (Gleeson Hall) 2350 Broad Hollow Road Farmingdale, NY 11735 When: AP Review Classes – May 3 & 4, 2014 (9:00AM – 4:00PM) Regents Review Classes – June 14, 15, & 21, 2014 (9:00AM – 4:00PM) SAT Crash Courses – March 1, April 26, & May 31, 2014 (9:00AM – 4:00PM) Registration: Visit http://www.liregentsprep.com for more information and to register for classes. Contact Us: Long Island Regents Prep P.O. Box 1021 Bellmore, NY 11710 Call: (516) 847-1265 Email: info@liregentsprep.com Twitter: @RegentsPrep Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/longislandregentsprep About Long Island Regents Prep Long Island Regents Prep, a teacher-owned and -operated company, offers one-day Regents, Advanced Placement, and SAT review classes at Farmingdale State College.

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Are #SAT Review Classes Worth the Cost?

It's easy to get carried away with SAT test preparation, and it's not unusual for a typical family to spend over $1000 per child on SAT review. So, is it worth it? In other words, do costly tutors, review books, and review classes result in better test scores and, thus, admission into elite colleges? This question is difficult to answer. The best research indicates that "test preparation efforts yield a positive but small effect on standardized admission test scores," according to a report released in 2009 by the National Association for College Admission Counseling. In fact, although many of the best-known test prep companies (e.g., Kaplan, Princeton Review, and Sylvan Learning) claim to increase test scores by over 100 points, the "average gains are more in the neighborhood of 30 points." The College Board, which creates the SAT exams, has conducted its own research, which shows that test preparation courses offer limited benefit. In fact, Laurence Bunin, senior vice president for the College Board, "recommends free and low-cost College Board Materials, including a $22 study guide," according to the Wall Street Journal. Moreover, SAT prep companies like Kaplan and Princetown Review reap billions of dollars in profits annually, while charging students thousands of dollars to enroll in their comprehensive review courses. This may put students from lower-income families at a disadvantage. According to a Washington Post survey, students who come from families earning over $200,000 a year have an average SAT score of 1714, while students whose families make less than $20,000 a year have an average score of 1326. Unfortunately, these figures sometimes force families to spend beyond their means in hope of sending their kids to better colleges, and the results can be disheartening. According to long-time SAT tutor Allison Kade, expensive SAT tutoring and review courses aren't for everyone. She says, "you may not need to fork over tons of cash for test prep if: 1) Your kid is extremely self-motivated, already understands all the core concepts and has been successful with self-study for other standardized tests like AP exams or the PSAT; 2) Your kid doesn’t care, won’t put in the work and will potentially be a distraction to the rest of the kids taking the test." On the other hand, she writes, you may want to spend a few bucks if "your kid cares about her score, but may not be self-motivated enough to do the studying on her own; your teen is a nervous test-taker...; or your child is struggling with core concepts and would benefit from extra help." But there is an alternative to the expensive tutors and review courses. Long Island Regents Prep, a teacher-owned and -operated company, offers one-day SAT Crash Courses the weekend before each SAT Reasoning Test. These courses, held at Farmingdale State College, offer students confidence, skills, knowledge, and strategies they need to excel on their SATs, all at a fraction of the cost of tutors and other courses. For more information and to register for upcoming classes, visit www.liregentsprep.com.