Academic Enrichment

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Meet Your Instructor George Lanese

George is the Co-Founder of About U Outreach and brings over 10,000 hours of teaching and curriculum development to the SAT Prep Program. A former high school teacher in Accounting and Geometry, he has spent the last decade specializing in Digital SAT instruction, academic coaching, and high-impact test-taking strategy. George is highly regarded for turning complex material into simple, actionable steps that help students build confidence and achieve consistent score gains. His students routinely see 150–200+ point improvements across NYC’s top schools and programs.

Spring 2026 SAT Preparation Course

What: Prep for the March & May Digital SAT
Location: Online via Zoom
Schedule: Two Zoom classes per week for 15 weeks
Practice Exams:

  • Assessment Test: January 10, 2026

  • Start Date : January 20th, 2026

  • End Date : May 1st, 2026

  • Additional Practice Exam(s): TBD (3–4 total)

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SAT TUTORING

Virtual SAT Tutoring Package
Our 10-session Virtual SAT Tutoring Package helps students boost scores from anywhere. Each live online session delivers personalized instruction in reading, writing, and math, combining proven strategies, targeted practice, and real-time feedback. Students develop the focus, endurance, and confidence needed to excel on test day.

Includes:

  • 10 live virtual tutoring sessions

  • Diagnostic test and personalized study plan

  • Full-length online practice test with score analysis

  • Access to digital study materials and progress tracking

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Academics First

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    Standardized Test Prep

    SAT & TACHS exams are prepared for through both in-person and virtual classes. These classes focus on developing academic stamina through learning the fundamentals of reading, writing, & mathematics, along with test-taking techniques to increase your scores.

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    Academic Portal

    1:380 is the most recent ratio for public school guidance counselors to students. About U aims to dramatically lower that number for our student athletes.

    We act as another pair of eyes for our families, sports coaches, & student athletes.

    Personalized Academic Portal for transparency with grades, attendance, NCAA Core Class calculations, & more.

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    Summer Bridge-Up Program

    Using athletics & academics to program Bridge-Up for student athletes. Reading/Writing, Mathematics, Science, & Physical Preparation.

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    Individualized Tutor Sessions

    1-on-1 virtual or in-person tutor sessions for grade-specific subjects, skills & fundamentals, & standardized test prep.