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Lewin, T.”Easing a College Financial Aid Headache ” The New York Times. June 23, 2009.

Easing a College Financial Aid Headache

Merrill, M. C,”Tip Sheet: An Admissions Dean Offers Advice on Writing a College Essay” The New York Times. June 23, 2009.

Tip Sheet: An Admissions Dean Offers Advice on Writing a College Essay

In honor of Father’s Day this Sunday, President Obama visited Year-Up in order to promote the importance of guardians and mentors. Year Up is a non-profit program and A-List partner that trains 18-24 year olds from urban areas for college and professional work, and teaches personal skills like communication and conflict resolution.

President Obama toured the Washington D.C. Year Up site and spoke with students about the hardships facing young adults in this country today. Praising what works about the program, he expressed interest in learning more about the Year-Up model in order to help him ensure that all young people have a chance for successful careers. To read more about Obama’s visit to Year Up click Here.

The partnership between Year Up and A-List began in the spring of 2008 with a course intended to introduce young adults in the Year Up apprenticeship phase to the college application process. The course was expanded to include college advising workshops that begin during the learning and development phase and continuing through the apprenticeships. A-List’s college advisors have assisted Year Up students in selecting schools, completing applications, perfecting admissions essays, and securing scholarships and financial aid.

In the fall of 2008, Year Up NYC added another A-List course to its Professional Skills curriculum. In Business Math, students learn the fundamental math skills necessary for success in the professional world. The course was designed to meet the specific needs of Year Up students as they enter the workforce and focuses on the real-life applications of math concepts in personal and professional life.

Shellenbarger, S,”High-School Senior: I Took the SAT Again After 41 Years ” The Wall Street Journal. May 27, 2009.

High-School Senior: I Took the SAT Again After 41 Years

Before the academic year comes to a close and the summer truly begins for your child, we are offering a chance for you and your student to get an early view of how he/she might perform on the SAT. We are offering two free practice PSATs on the following days:

• Thursday, June 25th, 5pm-8pm
• Sunday, August 30th, 2pm-5pm

These practice tests will offer a great snapshot of your student’s performance. When you meet with us after the test, your A-List tutor will provide a computerized analysis of the results that will pinpoint your student’s specific strengths and weaknesses. This is an invaluable tool to prepare for the upcoming year.

Please call our office (646) 216-9187 to let us know if your student plans to attend. If you cannot attend, don’t worry. Working with A-List gives your student plenty of our opportunities to take free practice tests.

Trex, E.”Six College Perks That Might Make You Jealous ” The Wall Street Journal. June 11, 2009.

Six College Perks That Might Make You Jealous

Schemo, D.”Congragulations! You Are Nominated.  It’s an Honor. (It’s a Sales Pitch.)” The New York Times. April 13, 2009. 

Congragulations! You Are Nominated. It’s an Honor. (It’s a Sales Pitch.)