A-List Education and 92nd Street Y (92Y) Partner to Offer Comprehensive SAT and ACT Prep Course

New York, NY. A-List Education announced that it will partner with the 92nd Street Y (92Y) to offer SAT and ACT prep classes this spring. A-List will provide a limited number of scholarships for qualifying students. These test prep courses will include 24 hours of classroom instruction, A-List materials for every student and 4 proctored diagnostic exams which come with detailed score reports and analysis. Please use the following link for more information: http://www.alisteducation.com/92-street-y

A-List’s 92Y SAT course is kicking off with a practice SAT exam on Saturday, February 23rd beginning at 11am. While students are testing, A-List will also be hosting a FREE workshop for parents covering the ins and outs of the college admissions process, college entrance exams and financial aid. Additionally, A-List’s expert instructors will provide individual SAT/ACT tutoring at a 10% discount for 92Y members.

“Families have struggled to find high quality and low cost test prep,” says Scott Farber, President, A-List Education. “A-List understands that instruction is best delivered in a dynamic and engaging environment, and we are confident that by leveraging our proprietary materials and following a carefully planned curriculum we can drive significant score improvements as well as lay a strong foundation for college success for 92Y members.”

Interested persons should contact A-List at 646-216-9187 ext. 211

About A-List Education
A-List has helped thousands of students from all over the United States and the world prepare for college entrance exams, with median SAT/ACT score improvements for institutions of more than three times the national average, and for individuals by as much as 10 times the national average. These score improvements have been instrumental in helping A-List’s students secure acceptances to many of the most prestigious colleges across the United States and earn awards of more than $1 million in merit and need-based financial aid. A-List also provides teacher Professional Development aligned with the Common Core State Standards and has developed extensive learning and tutoring materials for students and teachers alike. These include SAT/ACT preparation books and materials, comprehensive study guides, workbooks, e-learning applications and much more. As part of our ongoing effort to be an active participant in the communities we serve, we have also partnered with over 40 incredible nonprofit organizations, high schools and colleges across the country such as Hunter College School of Education, The Harlem Children’s Zone, Year Up, Manhattan Hunter Science High School, Magnolia Science Academy, several New Jersey school districts, and charter school networks representing schools in CA, AZ, UT, CO and NV.

The January issue of Allure Magazine features 24 young women from Year Up New York, including A-List’s very own Porsha Canales! These young women received makeovers, and they will be featured in the magazine and online with their photos and stories. The story, and behind the scenes video, are already up on Allure’s web site! See Porsha’s makeover here: http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/2013/career-building-makeovers#slide=4

Porsha and three of the other women were also featured on the Today Show this morning! Check out the clip below. A-List is proud to have such a bright, beautiful and articulate young woman working with us.

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New York, NY. A-List Education announced the release of their report “The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and College Entrance Exams,” a comprehensive alignment report correlating both the SAT and ACT to the Common Core , including a general outline of the tests to provide context with a cross reference to facilitate teaching. The executive summary can be requested here.

“School districts have been struggling to find suitable Professional Development and classroom materials for their teachers that address the new Common Core State Standards as well as provide tools and strategies to prepare students for college entrance exams as well,” says Scott Farber, President, A-List Education. “We hope this document will assist School Leaders in identifying the best material to suit their students’ needs and academic objectives.”

A-List Education’s study goes into detail about what exactly this alignment means, what parts of the test are relevant, and where to find content that cultivates and assesses these skills. Furthermore, this document gives suggestions about how to use SAT and ACT material beyond a specific prep class to continue to build these skills to target development across a range of other classes.

(Click to learn more about A-List’s Common Core alignment or to request a copy of our full Executive Summary)

About A-List Education
A-List has helped thousands of students from all over the United States and the world prepare for college entrance exams, with median SAT/ACT score improvements for institutions of more than three times the national average, and for individuals by as much as 10 times the national average. These score improvements have been instrumental in helping A-List’s students secure acceptances to many of the most prestigious colleges across the United States and earn awards of more than $1 million in merit and need-based financial aid. A-List also provides teacher Professional Development aligned with the Common Core State Standards and has developed extensive learning and tutoring materials for students and teachers alike. These include SAT/ACT preparation books and materials, comprehensive study guides, workbooks, e-learning applications and much more. As part of our ongoing effort to be an active participant in the communities we serve, we have also partnered with over 40 incredible nonprofit organizations, high schools and colleges across the country such as Hunter College School of Education, The Harlem Children’s Zone, Year Up, Manhattan Hunter Science High School, Magnolia Science Academy, several New Jersey school districts, and charter school networks representing schools in CA, AZ, UT, CO and NV.

In addition to offering an extensive suite of SAT and ACT books, A-List Education’s NEW Bookstore is now offering visitors the first chapter of its best-selling book The Unofficial Guide to the Official SAT Study Guide- FOR FREE! A-List’s Unofficial Guide is an essential SAT test prep book, and is a solutions manual and companion guide to the College Board’s Official SAT Study Guide (2009 edition).

Now, by simply submitting your email address, you can receive answers and explanations to EVERY question from practice Test #1 of the College Board’s Official SAT Study Guide!

To get your FREE first chapter of our Unofficial Guide simply follow these steps:

• Visit the A-List Education Bookstore
• Click on the “GET FREE TEST” gray box on the right side of the page (screenshot below)
• Enter your email address and click “GET FREE TEST” button
• Check your inbox for our email from orders@alisteducation.com and the link to your free download (Please note: sometimes this email ends up in Spam folders, so if you don’t see it, be sure to check there!)

If you’re a student preparing for the SAT and taking SAT practice exams from the College Board’s Official SAT Study Guide, it’s worthwhile to take the time to complete these steps and receive all answers and explanations from practice test #1.  If you find our free download helpful, you can purchase the complete Unofficial Guide containing answers and explanations to ALL 10 College Board SAT practice exams from the A-List Bookstore.

Here’s some more information about our Unofficial Guide, your companion to the College Board’s Official SAT Study Guide:

Inside you’ll find:

• Detailed solutions and explanations to every question in the College Board’s Official SAT Study Guide, written by experts in SAT preparation
• Thorough examination of all answer choices, spelling out why wrong choices are wrong and why you might be tempted by them
• A comprehensive approach that provides multiple strategies from different points of view
• Explanation that demonstrate how to apply the techniques from The A-list Book of Knowledge on real test problems
• A Practical approach prioritizing which question types are most likely to appear on the test
• Please note: this book is also available in eBook form and for sale on Amazon

Don’t forget to check out all A-List’s other books for the SAT, ACT, and vocabulary prep at our A-List Bookstore page!

Watch A-List Education President, Scott Farber, discuss the ins and outs of SAT and ACT test preparation in this CollegeWeekLive webinar!

WATCH WEBINAR

As media outlets continue to report on the Long Island SAT cheating scandal and the College Board’s investigation into the matter, we are once again  reminded of the intense pressures students feel to do well on college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT.  A-List Education founder and president, Scott Farber, was called on by CBS News to offer his insight and expertise into the recently hot topic. Watch the video below to hear Scott’s thoughts as Jim Axelrod reports on the New York SAT cheating scandal that prompted The College Board to conduct an international review of SAT security procedures.

A-List Education founder and president, Scott Farber, was recently interviewed by WPIX morning news. Watch below as he further discusses the Long Island SAT cheating scandal and the stresses and pressures that surround college entrance exams.

A-List Education founder and president, Scott Farber, was recently featured on NBC’s Weekend Today Show discussing  SAT prep and college admissions.

College entrance exam test scores can be crucial to your child’s educational future. A-List Education’s tutors and admissions experts specialize in getting kids test ready and college ready. Listen to Scott’s advice for both test-takers and parents!

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A-List Education founder and president, Scott Farber, was recently interviewed by WXBR where he had the opportunity to talk about A-List’s extensive range of services: SAT, ACT, LSAT, SSAT, ISEE, & Regents tutoring, customized educational nonprofit programs, ACT and SAT professional development, and college application and essay services.

Have a listen to learn more about A-List and its mission: Scott Farber_WXBR1460_interview

Scott being filmed for an appearance on "Inside Edition."

Scott being filmed for "Inside Edition" where he discussed the SAT cheating scandal

With news of the Long Island SAT cheating scandal being featured everywhere, people are reminded of the increasing pressures facing students and college applicants today, and the lengths that some are willing to go to get into their top-choice colleges.

Having tutored and worked with thousands of students applying to college (counting more than a few Great Neck kids as his clients), A-List Education founder and President, Scott Farber, was asked by numerous media outlets to comment on the events that took place. He tells The Daily Beast, Read more…