News

• Why Does the SAT Endure?
  The New York Times
  by Paul Siemens
  Thoughtfully constructed tests represent powerful opportunities for learning. Any test, by definition, asks students to demonstrate what they know. College entrance examinations are no different. By asking applicants to take these tests, colleges and universities encourage prospective students to prepare themselves more fully for the college experience. » More
• Grooming Young Talent for Future Leadership
  The Wall Street Journal
  by Melanie Grayce West
  The Wall Street Journal profiled Arun Alagappan in its "Donor of the Day" column. Arun was featured for the Advantage Testing Foundation's support of LEDA over the past three years. » More
• Girl Mathletes Run the Numbers
  Need to Know
  In 2010, PBS's Need to Know program attended the Advantage Testing Foundation's Math Prize for Girls. » More
• Hard Classes, Extra Help
  The New York Times
  by Paul Siemens
  "Whether preparing students for standardized tests, helping them take control of their coursework, or spurring their intellectual curiosity, the primary goal of tutors is to foster enduring academic skills." » More
• The LEDAs of The Pack
  The New York Daily News
  by Clem Richardson
  An article about the extraordinary success of LEDA's first cohort of scholars. AT founder Arun Alagappan serves as Vice President on LEDA's Board of Trustees, and LEDA's New York scholars work pro bono with Advantage Testing tutors to prepare for standardized tests. » More
• The Influentials: Education
  New York Magazine
  New York Magazine recently featured our founder and president in its list of “The Influentials,” a compilation of “The people whose ideas, power, and sheer will are changing New York.”
• One-on-one Tutoring: Bridging the Achievement Gap
  Business Today
  by Arun Alagappan
  This article was adapted for publication in Business Today, the nation's largest student-run magazine. Produced for students entirely by Princeton University undergraduates, Business Today has an estimated readership of 200,000. » More
• Tutors Hold Key to Higher Test Scores, for a High Fee
  The New York Times
  by Hope Reeves
  A profile of Adam Fisher, one of our senior tutors, that appeared in the paper’s Metro Section. » More
• The Village Voice
  The Village Voice
  "[Advantage Testing offers] individualized boutique tutoring...top-shelf...."
• Professional Tutoring Reaches New Grade Level
  Crain's New York Business by Margaret Jaworski
  "This year, 900 people applied for positions at tutoring firm Advantage Testing. Five were hired."