How to Pass Algebra Regents Exam (New York State Common-Core)

How to pass the Algebra Regents Exam comes down to simply – math (of course, it’s Algebra). The test consists of 24 multiple choice questions and 13 open-ended questions. Here’s the amazing part, it’s possible to pass Algebra I Regents Exam by only answering the multiple choice questions and getting less than 65% of them correct. […]

January 2018 Regents Schedule

Below is the Regents Exam schedule for January 2018 from The State Education Department. However, students must verify with their schools the exact times that they are to report to their examination. Monday, January 22 English Language Arts (9:15am) RCT in Mathematics* (9:15am) Living Environment (1:15pm) RCT in U.S. History & Government* (1:15pm) Tuesday, January […]

Geometry Regents

The NYS Geometry Regents High School Examination is based on the Geometry Common-Core Curriculum administered in New York and is intended to measure a student’s proficiency in Geometry. When the test is administered, each student taking the test receives the same test. The test is curved based on the performance of all students on each […]

Algebra Regents

The NYS Algebra Regents High School Examination is based on the Algebra I Common-Core Curriculum administered in New York and is intended to measure a student’s proficiency in Algebra I. By giving the same exam to all students, students throughout the state are tested fairly. The test is curved based on the performance of all […]

The 7 Most Important Tips for Preparing for a Test

There is a lot of advice and an absurd number of lists available full of test preparation tips. However, most of the tips are not practical and seem to serve as filler on paper or on websites. We made our own list of the top seven tips for preparing for a test. Here they are: […]

Changes to the SHSAT, Now Similar to the SAT

The SHSAT given in 2017 will be significantly different than previous tests. The good news is that overall the changes seem to be for the better. One of the reasons for the redesign was to better align the test content with school curriculum. The changes to the SHSAT make the test more similar to the […]

12 Tips of Prep-Mas

1. Believe in yourself. You can do it if you try. You may have to work harder than others, but with the right amount of work you can achieve your goals. 2. Take a practice test. It’s important to take a practice test right away. This will let you know where you stand right now […]

New Online Lesson Format

Hi everyone! We have been working really hard to make the online learning experience a more pleasant and rewarding one, and it’s paying off. We are in the process of creating interactive lessons for our test prep courses. We are almost completely done with our online SHSAT prep course, and then we will do the […]

SYEP/UAU Summer Interns

This is our third summer hosting interns at our office through SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Plan) and UAU (United Activities Unlimited). This is a great program to be a part of, and I would highly recommend any business owner or manager to try and get involved in this program. I also recommend this to high […]

Free Printable Math Review Sheet for TACHS

For everyone who is looking for a place to start when it comes to preparing for the TACHS, we have a free math review sheet for you. TACHS Math Review Sheet This can be used as a study sheet and as a reference for students while they are doing practice problems. Good luck!