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It’s January on Long Island. The holidays are behind us, winter break is a fading memory, and Midterm exams are looming. While June might feel like it’s ages away, any experienced teacher (or parent of a high schooler) knows that the second half of the school year flies by.

At Long Island Regents Prep, we have spent the winter preparing for what promises to be a unique and challenging testing season for New York students.

If you have a student taking a Science course this year, this is the blog post you need to read.

The Big Change: The 2026 Science Regents

For years, the NYS Regents curriculum has remained relatively static. That changes this June.

These new exams are less about rote memorization of facts and more about analyzing data, understanding systems, and applying scientific concepts to real-world scenarios. Students who try to study using only old review books or 5-year-old past Regents exams may find themselves unprepared for the style of questions they will face in June.

As active classroom teachers, the instructors at Long Island Regents Prep have been on the front lines of this transition. We haven’t just updated our review materials; we have completely overhauled them to align with the new standards.

Whether your student is taking the new Life Science: Biology or the new Physical Science: Chemistry, our one-day intensive reviews at Farmingdale State College will focus specifically on the new question formats and required skills.

Note: Because this is a transition year, some schools are still offering the “Traditional” versions of certain exams. Our 2026 Schedule clearly lists review sessions for both New and Traditional formats.

Don’t Forget the APs

While the Regents changes are grabbing headlines, Advanced Placement (AP) exams remain as rigorous as ever. With AP exams taking place in early May, students really only have about three months left to master college-level material.

Our AP review courses (including AP US History, Government, and more) are designed to condense a year’s worth of complex material into a single, high-impact day of review, focusing on the specific writing skills (DBQs, LEQs) needed to score a 4 or 5.

What Should Students Do Now (In January)?

We don’t recommend panic-studying in January. Burnout is real. However, we do recommend getting organized:

Final Regents Review Weekend at Farmingdale State College

By Dennis Urban on Monday, June, 16th, 2025 in chemistry, physics, Regents Review, regents review classes.
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As Regents Exams approach, we’re wrapping up another successful season of Regents Review classes at Long Island Regents Prep — and there’s still time to get one last boost before the exams!

Join us for our final in-person review day on Saturday, June 21, at Farmingdale State College. Whether your student needs help grasping challenging concepts or wants to solidify their knowledge before test day, our expert-led classes offer the perfect final push.

🧪 Classes Offered on June 21:

🕘 Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Farmingdale State College
🥪 Includes a 30-minute lunch break
👩‍🏫 Taught by experienced, NYS-certified teachers

Each course is a full-day, high-impact review session designed to target key concepts, clarify confusing topics, and provide students with effective test strategies. With real Regents-style questions and content-focused instruction, our classes help students walk into their exams feeling confident and prepared.

Why Choose Long Island Regents Prep?

Ace the Regents Exams: Join Our 2025 Regents Review Classes at Farmingdale State College

By Dennis Urban on Wednesday, May, 21st, 2025 in Regents Review, regents review classes.
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The countdown to Regents Exams has begun, and Long Island Regents Prep is here to help students succeed with our highly rated Regents Review Classes! For over a decade, we’ve supported thousands of students across Long Island with expert-led, one-day review sessions — and 2025 is no different.

This June, we’re offering a full schedule of Regents review courses taught by NYS-certified teachers, all held at Farmingdale State College. Whether your student is aiming to pass or striving for a perfect score, our review classes are the perfect way to reinforce key concepts, practice test-taking strategies, and build confidence ahead of the big day.

📚 2025 Regents Review Schedule:

🕘 Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Farmingdale State College
🌐 Register now at liregentsprep.com

Each session is carefully designed to target the most important material covered on the Regents Exams, using real questions, proven review techniques, and engaging instruction. Students will receive content review, test tips, and plenty of practice — all in one day.

Why Choose Long Island Regents Prep?

✅ Trusted by parents and schools for over 15 years
✅ Taught by experienced, certified NYS teachers
✅ Affordable and convenient
✅ Focused, effective, one-day format
✅ Perfect for both struggling students and high achievers

Don’t wait — classes fill up quickly every year! Reserve your spot today and give your student the tools they need to succeed this June.

AP Review Continues This Saturday at Farmingdale – Psychology, Physics, & Environmental Science!

By Dennis Urban on Sunday, May, 4th, 2025 in ap psych, ap review classes, apes.
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We’re heading into the final stretch of AP exam prep, and Long Island Regents Prep is here to help you finish strong! Join us this Saturday, May 10, for another round of in-person AP review classes at Farmingdale State College, tailored to help students master the toughest topics and walk into their exams with confidence.

If you’re taking AP Psychology, AP Physics, or AP Environmental Science, this is your chance to get a comprehensive, focused review from NYS-certified teachers who know the AP exams inside and out.

🧠 AP Psychology – In-Person + At-Home Support

In our AP Psychology review class, students will cover key topics like biological bases of behavior, cognition, learning, and mental disorders. We’ll break down the free-response format and give tips for answering multiple-choice questions effectively.

👉 Bonus Resource: We’re proud to offer our very own AP Psychology Review Book, available on Amazon!
📘 Check it out here – it’s packed with summaries, key terms, and practice questions to reinforce what students learn in class.

⚛️ AP Physics 1 – Hands-On Help with the Hard Stuff

Our AP Physics 1 class focuses on mechanics, forces, motion, energy, and waves — with clear explanations and problem-solving practice to help students feel more confident tackling tough concepts and calculations.

🖥️ Recommended Online Tool: Check out Physics Classroom for additional tutorials and simulations to reinforce your understanding before the exam.

🌎 AP Environmental Science – Focused Review + Practice

From ecosystems and biodiversity to human impacts and energy resources, our APES class will cover the exam’s core content and FRQ strategies. Students will learn how to interpret data, write concise responses, and review case studies.

📍 Event Details

📝 Why Students & Parents Choose Long Island Regents Prep

✅ Taught by experienced NYS-certified educators
✅ Structured for high-impact, last-minute review
✅ Convenient location at Farmingdale State College
✅ Trusted by families across Long Island since 2009
✅ Online resources to support at-home learning

🎯 Don’t Miss This Final Prep Opportunity!

Seats are filling quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot today. Whether you’re aiming for a 5 or just want to boost your confidence before test day, our classes offer the structure, clarity, and expert support students need to succeed.

👉 Register now at liregentsprep.com
📘 And don’t forget to grab our AP Psych Review Book on Amazon!

AP Review Courses on Long Island – In-Person AP Prep at Farmingdale State College

By Dennis Urban on Tuesday, April, 29th, 2025 in Uncategorized.
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Are you searching for AP review courses on Long Island to help boost your score before test day? Look no further! Long Island Regents Prep is offering in-person AP exam prep this Saturday, May 4th, at Farmingdale State College. These one-day review sessions are led by highly-effective NYS-certified teachers who specialize in preparing students for success on their AP exams.

Whether you’re located in Nassau County, Suffolk County, or elsewhere on Long Island, this event offers a convenient and impactful opportunity to sharpen your skills in a supportive, classroom setting.

📍 AP Prep at Farmingdale – Event Details

🎓 What AP Classes Are Offered?

We’re offering review sessions in five of the most popular AP subjects — perfect for students seeking targeted prep right before the exam.

🧬 AP Biology Review – Long Island In-Person Course

This session covers core concepts like cell function, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Students will practice data analysis, tackle free-response questions, and learn tips to boost their multiple-choice accuracy.

🌍 AP World History Review – Expert Prep on Long Island

Explore global patterns, cultural changes, and continuity from 1200 CE to present. Students will refine their skills in writing document-based and long-essay responses for maximum points.

⚗️ AP Chemistry Review – Intensive Farmingdale Workshop

Dive into chemical reactions, atomic structure, and thermodynamics. Students will strengthen their understanding of labs, equations, and tricky multiple-choice concepts with guidance from certified chemistry instructors.

🇺🇸 AP US History (APUSH) Review – Nassau/Suffolk Students Welcome

From colonization to modern America, this course reinforces major events, political themes, and social changes. We’ll focus on strategies for tackling SAQs, DBQs, and LEQs with confidence.

🇪🇺 AP European History Review – College-Level Prep on Long Island

Review European history from the Renaissance to present, including revolutions, ideologies, and international relations. Students will gain the tools to analyze sources and construct clear historical arguments.

🔑 Why Choose Long Island Regents Prep?

✅ Local & Convenient: Serving students across Long Island — from Huntington to Hempstead to Patchogue
✅ Top Teachers: All sessions taught by NYS-certified educators experienced in AP instruction
✅ Focused & Efficient: One-day format with comprehensive content review and test strategies
✅ Trusted Since 2009: Hundreds of Long Island students have improved their test scores with us

📢 Don’t Wait – Register Today!

Seats are limited for our in-person AP review classes on Long Island, and we expect high demand. If you’re preparing for AP exams in New York, this is your chance to learn from the best and walk into the test with confidence.

The Importance of Preparing for the AP Exams

By Dennis Urban on Saturday, April, 26th, 2025 in Uncategorized.
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In today’s competitive academic landscape, Advanced Placement (AP) exams have become increasingly important for high school students with college aspirations. As educators with decades of combined experience preparing students for these challenging assessments, we at Long Island Regents Prep understand firsthand the significant impact AP exams can have on a student’s academic journey and future opportunities.

College Admissions Advantage

College admissions officers consistently look for students who challenge themselves with rigorous coursework. Successfully completing AP courses and performing well on AP exams demonstrates to admissions committees that a student is prepared for college-level academic work. In an era where admission to selective colleges has become increasingly competitive, strong AP exam scores can help your application stand out from the crowd.

College Credit and Cost Savings

One of the most tangible benefits of scoring well on AP exams is the potential to earn college credit before even setting foot on campus. Many colleges and universities award credit for scores of 3 or higher (on the 5-point AP scale), though more selective institutions may require scores of 4 or 5.

These credits can translate to significant financial savings. Consider this: a single 3-credit college course can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000 at many institutions. By earning multiple AP credits, students can potentially save thousands of dollars in tuition costs. Some motivated students even manage to enter college with sophomore standing, putting them on track to graduate early and further reducing the overall cost of their education.

Enhanced College Readiness

The rigor of AP courses and exams helps bridge the gap between high school and college academics. Students who successfully navigate AP courses develop critical thinking skills, time management abilities, and study habits that prove invaluable in college. Research consistently shows that students who take AP courses are better prepared for the demands of college coursework and are more likely to complete their degrees on time.

Subject Mastery and Academic Confidence

AP exams require deep understanding of subject matter rather than superficial knowledge. The comprehensive preparation necessary for success on these exams helps students truly master content in ways that benefit them far beyond test day. This mastery builds academic confidence that carries forward into future studies.

Students who excel on AP exams often discover academic interests that shape their college major choices and even their career paths. The depth of content covered in AP courses can spark intellectual curiosity and passion for specific fields in ways that standard high school courses sometimes cannot.

Developing College-Level Skills

AP coursework emphasizes skills that college professors expect students to possess:

These competencies serve students well beyond any single course or exam and represent the types of transferable skills that employers increasingly value in today’s job market.

Standing Out in Scholarship Applications

Many scholarship committees look favorably upon students who have demonstrated academic excellence through AP coursework and exams. Strong AP scores can strengthen scholarship applications, potentially opening doors to additional financial support for college.

Preparing for Success

While the benefits of AP exams are clear, success doesn’t happen by accident. Proper preparation is essential, which is why targeted review sessions with experienced educators can make a significant difference in exam performance.

At Long Island Regents Prep, our AP review courses are designed specifically to help students consolidate their knowledge, focus on key concepts, and develop effective test-taking strategies. Our NYS-certified teachers have years of experience helping students maximize their AP exam performance.

Conclusion

AP exams represent more than just another standardized test in a student’s academic career. They offer a pathway to college credit, enhanced college readiness, and improved admissions prospects while developing crucial academic skills. With proper preparation and the right mindset, students can use AP exams as stepping stones toward their future academic and professional goals.

If you’re preparing for AP exams this spring, consider investing in your success by joining one of our comprehensive review sessions. One day of focused preparation could make all the difference in your AP performance and your academic future.

Long Island Regents Prep has been helping students excel on AP exams, Regents exams, SATs, and ACTs since 2009. Our experienced NYS-certified teachers provide comprehensive test preparation at Farmingdale State College. Learn more at liregentsprep.com

Why AP Exams Matter More Than You Think: How Strong Scores Can Open Doors to College Success

By Dennis Urban on Monday, April, 21st, 2025 in Uncategorized.
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When spring arrives, so does AP exam season—a time of stress, studying, and high-stakes testing for high school students across the country. But while the pressure can be intense, the benefits of doing well on AP exams are well worth the effort. In fact, strong scores on these exams can be a major stepping stone toward college success.

🎓 1. Earn College Credit and Save Money

Scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on an AP exam can earn you college credit at many universities. That means you could skip introductory courses, graduate early, or reduce your course load—saving thousands of dollars in tuition. With the rising cost of college, this is one of the smartest investments a high school student can make.

📈 2. Boost Your GPA

Most high schools weight AP classes more heavily than regular courses, giving students a chance to raise their GPA and improve class rank. A higher GPA can enhance your transcript and make you a more competitive applicant during the college admissions process.

🏆 3. Show Colleges You’re College-Ready

Taking AP classes—and doing well in them—shows colleges that you’re serious about academics. It demonstrates that you’re capable of handling rigorous coursework, a quality that admissions officers love to see.

🧠 4. Build College-Level Skills Early

AP classes and exams help students develop essential academic skills: critical thinking, time management, analytical writing, and problem-solving. These are exactly the kinds of skills you’ll need to thrive in college.

Get the Edge with an AP Review Course

At Long Island Regents Prep, we offer one-day AP review classes designed to help students succeed. Our sessions are clear, focused, and led by certified New York State teachers who know what’s on the exam—and how to help you ace it.

All classes are conveniently held at Farmingdale State College, and we offer prep for a wide range of subjects, including:

Ready to Raise Your Score—and Your Future?

Register today at www.liregentsprep.com or call us at 516-847-1265.
Seats fill up fast—don’t wait to give yourself the advantage you deserve.

Now offering online AP review classes for 2021

By Dennis Urban on Friday, February, 12th, 2021 in Uncategorized.
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We’re excited to offer students two different options for AP Review this year!

Get a thorough review of your AP course with our Six Hour Review course. This is the online version of our most popular review course, which will carefully review the entire course from 9am to 4pm on Saturday before the AP exam

We’re also offering AP Crash Course, a last-chance review held the evening before each AP exam, from 5pm to 9pm.

Our online classes will be offered via Google Classroom. Students and parents will receive links and instructions before the course.

Online AP Review Classes cost $130 for the 4-hour crash course and $190 for the 6-hour weekend course.

Free Online AP Review Resources

By Dennis Urban on Monday, March, 30th, 2020 in Uncategorized.
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Although we have decided to cancel our AP Review Classes this year due to Covid-19, we at Long Island Regents Prep want to provide our students with the best available resources to prepare for the upcoming exams. Many valuable online resources are freely available to students. Here are a few resources that we reviewed:

College Board Updates for Students – First and foremost, students should regularly check the College Board website for news and updates. On April 3, students will be able to find the two exam date options on this site. In addition, the College Board offers daily livestream courses broken down into key topic areas. Each online lesson is recorded for students who miss the live class.

Khan Academy – Like the College Board, the Khan Academy provides online lectures for all AP courses. The courses are broken down into more detailed topics and each key area includes a practice quiz. The website is full of visuals and allows students to keep track of their progress.

Kaplan Free AP Practice – Students can access unit outlines and test-taking tips. The site also includes support for the free-response questions, which will be the focus of most of the revised AP exams. Kaplan is currently offering one month of free access, too.

Varsity Tutors – The free testing system is available for students to test their knowledge in each subject area. There are multiple free exams available and each is rated by the level of difficulty to allow students to track their progress. The website also includes flashcards and other valuable test prep resources.

AP Study Notes – Students studying AP courses in the humanities (English and social studies) can access free exams, sample essays, course/topic outlines, and key terms. The website is easy to navigate and registration is not required.

While none of these sites can replace face-to-face instruction, they are wonderful alternatives during this prolonged closure. As always, we are here to answer any of the questions of our customers.

COVID-19 Update on Review Classes

By Dennis Urban on Wednesday, March, 25th, 2020 in Uncategorized.
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We’re reaching out to give you an update on our spring review sessions. Most importantly, we hope that you and your loved ones are safe and in good health during the COVID-19 outbreak.

With Long Island schools closed for at least two weeks, we have canceled our March ACT review class, and students have been refunded. Our April SAT review class has also been canceled because of the College Board’s cancelation of May’s SAT exam, and registered students will receive refunds.

Although the situation is fluid and circumstances change daily, we are planning to move forward with our scheduled review sessions in May and June. We do understand, however, that some of our review classes may be disrupted. To that end, we want to assure you that if Long Island Regents Prep needs to cancel a class for which you are registered, you will receive a full refund.

In the meantime, we will continue taking registrations for our AP, Regents, and SAT review classes in May and June. We will also extend our early-bird registration prices until April 15th.

In addition, to help students study at home during the COVID-19 crisis, Long Island Regents Prep is offering its AP Review Books at a discounted price. Our Kindle ebooks will be $5 and paperbacks will be $10 for the remainder of the school year. We offer review books for AP US History, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Macroeconomics, and AP Psychology. Each review book has hundreds of practice questions with detailed answers. You can click the following link for more information and to purchase through Amazon: https://liregentsprep.com/review-books/.

As Long Island Regents Prep enters its 11th year of business at Farmingdale State College, we’d like to thank you for your support and patience during this challenging time, and we wish you and your family good health in the coming weeks.