Ace the NYS Regents Exam by Watching TV

ALBANY, NY (04/30/2010)(readMedia)-- Studying for the New York State Regents Exams is as easy as watching TV. Regents Review 2.0 debuts on most PBS channels in early May with new videos on each of the ten subject exams and four language exams scheduled in June.

With a new look, new courses and new teachers, Regents Review 2.0 is the next generation of Regents exam preparation for high school students all across New York State. The new edition combines the power of television with the access speed of the internet to create the most dynamic and comprehensive 14-part test prep series to date.

The New York Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) has been a major supporter of Regents Review 2.0 for more than ten years; visit HESC.org to link to Regents exam info, video clips and test taking tips on RR2.0.

About HESC: HESC is the State's student financial aid agency, helping people pay for college by providing more grant and scholarship awards than any other state in the nation. By administering 19 student financial aid programs, including the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), the New York Higher Education Loan Program (NYHELPs), a highly successful College Savings program, and offering guidance to students, families and counselors, HESC puts college within the reach of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers each year. In 2008-09, HESC helped nearly 600,000 students achieve their dream of attending college by providing $4.6 billion in grants, scholarships and loan guarantees, including $813 million awarded through the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) to more than 375,000 students.

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