We are pleased to announce that Alpha College Prep has been selected by the city of Albany as the winner of the Best of Albany Education Award. Every year the Albany Award Program honors the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the city. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability … Continued
Upon registering for any new tutoring service, receive $20 off your first appointment. We don’t want to exclude existing clients though, so if you fall into that category, you’re still eligible if you sign up for a service you haven’t used previously. Just mention the discount when contacting us, and we’ll happily apply it after … Continued
We’re now accepting fiction, poetry, and nonfiction entries for the first edition of The Alpha College Press Literary Journal. Please see guidelines for submissions below. Guidelines Must currently be enrolled in high school or a college/university Fiction and nonfiction submissions must be between 300-4,000 words Poetry submissions should be a minimum of 10 lines All … Continued
History Haiku originated in Japan in the 9th century and was originally a form of poetry for peasants. A haiku usually features an image that depicts the essence of a specific moment. The Japanese used haiku to clear and refresh their minds and connect with the natural world. In fact, all haiku are related to … Continued
I felt a Funeral, in my Brain I felt a Funeral, in my Brain,And Mourners to and froKept treading – treading – till it seemedThat Sense was breaking through – And when they all were seated,A Service, like a Drum –Kept beating – beating – till I thoughtMy mind was going numb – And then … Continued
What’s a verbal you may ask? Well, a verbal is a verb that’s not really a verb. I know this all sounds counterintuitive, but stick with me for a moment–it’ll all make sense soon. Verbals can be nouns, adjectives, or even adverbs. So how can a verb be things that aren’t verbs you may ask. … Continued
What’s Superscoring? Imagine this: you’ve taken the SAT twice, once in August and once in October. On your first try, you score a 600 on the verbal section. On your second try, however, you receive a 550 on the verbal section. You’re understandably bummed, but at least your math score went up on the second … Continued
Changes are coming to the ACT. Starting September 2020, the ACT will offer three new testing options to students: individual section retesting, online testing, and superscoring. Students who have already taken the ACT will have the option to retake individual sections of the test, rather than retake the whole exam. They’ll also have the option … Continued
Each year test-prep companies produce hundreds of books and study guides for the SAT. But how do you know which ones are the best? How do you wade through the hundreds of options? The answer is you don’t have to–we’ve done the work for you. Here are some of the best study guides for the … Continued
Everyone knows that choosing a college can be one of the most tedious and stressful tasks for any student. It’s a tiresome period in which students struggle to select a college that suits both their personality and learning style. If you’re still unsure about where to apply, check out some information on some California colleges … Continued