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.

December 2026 SAT Preparation Course

  • What: Prep for the December Digital SAT

  • Location: Online via Zoom

  • Schedule: Three Zoom classes per week for 5 weeks

  • 18+ hours of class.

  • Assessment Test: November 7, 2026

  • Start Date: November 2, 2026

  • End Date: December 4, 2026

  • Class Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6:00pm to 7:15pm.

  • Additional Practice Exam(s): 2–3

  • Class max: 14 students.

  • Community Pricing: 50% off ($250) for qualifying families — email info@aboutuoutreach.org to apply

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SAT TUTORING

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Virtual SAT Tutoring Package
Our 13-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:

  • 13 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.