Special Summer Offer: FREE CEO Essay QuickFinder

Posted in A-List Blog on June 30th, 2010
The summer offers a good opportunity for students to get a head start on their college applications and essays. Some colleges have already begun posting applications for the 2010-2011 application season, and many more will do so as the summer goes on. Our partners at College Essay Organizer (CEO) are constantly updating their extensive database of college essay requirements, so our admissions consultants are always up-to-date. CEO is generously offering all A-List clients a FREE Essay QuickFinder account! To get your Essay QuickFinder follow the simple instructions below:

  1. E-mail info@collegeessayorganizer.com and request your special A-List Promo Code for the QuickFinder 
  2. Go to CollegeEssayOrganizer.com, click “Register” on the top right, and enter your Promotion Code  when creating your account
  3. Learn all of your college essay requirements in an instant!

*Hurry offer expires July 31, 2010

Remember: the essay is a significant component of the application, giving admissions officers an opportunity to look beyond the numbers and allowing students to put a personal stamp on applications. But writing an impeccable college essay is a process that requires a lot of time, preparation, and effort. Get ahead of the game with the help of our expert college advisors and essay editors by working on applications and essays before the hectic school season starts up again.

*To learn more about our College Advising and Essay Packages click here.

Vocab Videos Teachers: 25% Discount for Your Students!

Posted in A-List Blog on June 23rd, 2010

At A-List we understand that students can find learning vocabulary to be an overwhelming and tedious task. To try to help our students, we came up with the concept of Vocab Videos. Now that our idea has come to life through VocabVideos.com, our team hopes to help all students improve their vocabulary and test scores with our fun, easy-to-use online vocabulary system.

Educators, check out our START OF SUMMER SPECIAL OFFER!

What is Vocab Videos?

  • Hilarious short videos illustrate the meanings of 500 high value, frequently tested SAT words
  • Features entertaining characters and parodies of your favorite TV shows like Lost, The Office, 24, and Gossip Girl
  • Includes extensive printable definition lists, review material, and study resources
  •  Easily accessible any time via our online platform

Why Should Students Use Vocab Videos?

  • About 1/3 of SAT reading questions are explicitly vocabulary-dependent—questions that are potentially worth 150 points in all
  • Because Vocab Videos employs verbal, auditory, and visual cues you remember what the words mean much better than just using traditional flashcards or vocabulary books
  • Our words are also important for success on the ACT and high school English tests
  • You’ll actually have fun learning vocabulary!

How Do I Save 25% on a 1-Year Subscription?

  1. Go to www.VocabVideos.com
  2. Click “Subscribe”
  3. At “Step 1: Choose a Subscription Plan” select “12-Month Subscription”
  4. Set up your account and at “Step 3: Billing Information” enter the coupon code “NMMYMZ” to receive a 25% discount

Act quickly–this special offer expires July 31st 2010!

*Download a Vocab Videos print-out for students containing this coupon code–> Vocab Videos Discount | Student Handout

A-List’s Graham Windham Scholars’ Celebratory Dinner

Posted in A-List Blog on June 15th, 2010

A-List couldn’t be more proud of our Graham Windham scholars who have ALL worked incredibly hard throughout our college readiness program to gain acceptance to four-year colleges. On Saturday, June 12th, A-List treated our scholars to a much-deserved honorary dinner to celebrate all they’ve accomplished. Enjoy the pictures from our special evening below!

Columbia, Michigan and Connecticut Among 25 Colleges to Add Common Application

Posted in Educational Articles on June 15th, 2010

Hi A-Listers, you can save a lot of time during the college admissions process by using the Common App. Check out this article to see what colleges recently started using the Common Application!

Steinberg, Jacques. “Columbia, Michigan and Connecticut Among 25 Colleges to Add Common Application.”  The New York Times: The Choice. March 23, 2010.

An Exciting New Partnership: Competitive Edge Tutors

Posted in A-List Blog on June 7th, 2010

Welcome Competitive Edge parents and students! 

A-List Education and Competitive Edge Tutors have joined forces as two like-minded test prep and admissions organizations looking to connect kids to future success inside and outside the classroom. 

A-List offers customized preparation plans for high school academic subjects and standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT. Expert tutors instruct students from their proprietary materials creating a fun learning environment and delivering outstanding results. A-List also provides college advising services ranging from help selecting schools to guidance on applications, essays, and interviews.

Please take a look around our website to see the kinds of tutoring and college admissions services we have to offer.

*Bonnie Snyder and her company, Competitive Edge Tutors,  provide test prep for all pre-school through 6th grade tests (i.e. ERB, Stanford Binet, NY State ELA and Math exams, ISEE/SSAT).  To go back to the Competitive Edge website please click here.