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College Applications

We wish all of our students the best with their college applications! Remember these tips when working on your college applications: Read the instructions and prompts carefully Proofread and edit your essays Highlight your strengths and tell a compelling story Choose recommendations that can speak to your ability and academic excellence Make backups and copies … Continued

Heliotrope – Word of the Day

Today’s Word of the Day is heliotrope (noun): a reddish purple color. Example: The flower was an elegant heliotrope, dark purple around the edges and light purple in the center. The word “heliotrope” comes from plants in the genus Heliotropum, which are perennials with pink-purple flowers. Moreover, Heliotropum comes from the greek word “helios,” who is the Sun … Continued

Test Anxiety

More and more, I see students unable to cope with test anxiety. It is tragic because many of these students perform fine under more relaxed circumstances. When parents ask me how their kids can cope with test anxiety, I tell them that strategies vary from student to student. Some students respond well to relaxation techniques, … Continued

English Tips for English Language Learners

Learning a new language can be overwhelming, but it can be fun too. Here are 10 English tips you can use to improve your English today. 1. Read as much as you can Read books, news, magazines, websites, and social media–anything you can get your hands on. By reading anything and everything, you’ll soak up … Continued

Ephemeral – Word of the Day

Today’s Word of the Day is ephemeral (adjective): lasting a short time. Example: Mayflies are one of the most ephemeral insects, living only one day as adults. Synonyms: fleeting, transient, brief Antonyms: eternal, immortal, permanent   “Ephemeral” comes from the Greek word “ephēmeros,” which means lasting only one day. Before the 1700’s, the word described … Continued

SAT Classes Starting Soon!

Preparing for the SAT next semester? Group SAT classes start November 10th. Sign up today to reserve a spot!   Starting November 10th, our SAT class will meet on Saturdays from 10:00AM-1:15PM. We’ll also administer three mock SATs throughout the class. During the class, you’ll learn crucial techniques and strategies for mastering the SAT and … Continued

Congrats Class of 2018!

We at Alpha College Prep wish the class of 2018 the best of luck in college. We’re excited to announce that our students enrolled at the following colleges and universities this year: University of Southern California Located in Los Angeles’s Downtown Arts and Education Corridor, USC is a private university that enrolls more international students … Continued

Make your own tutoring appointment

Make your own tutoring appointment for SAT, ACT, general tutoring, and more. We’re available seven days a week and will meet you at your convenience. To learn more about our tutors, visit this page! Ready to get started? Set up a free consultation.     

Developing Young Writers through Publishing

As an English teacher, I enjoy being able to help developing young writers find their voices and try to find places to publish their work.  Since publishing is a vital part of the writing process and I work with some talented, young writers, I wanted to find a place where those developing young writers could … Continued