Why This Program Is Different

Algebra I covers a wide range of topics, and many students feel overwhelmed trying to review everything at once before the Regents exam. The challenge is not effort — it is focus.

This program is built around high-priority Regents standards and recurring exam patterns. Instead of broad review, students work through structured sessions that focus on the concepts that matter most.

When preparation is organized and intentional, students gain clarity. Strategy reduces panic. Focus builds confidence.

Program Structure

Weekly Live Sessions (May-June)

• Live online via Google Meet

• 7 weekly sessions (Saturdays)

• 1 night before exam session

• 60 minutes each

• Small group format

Boot Camp (June 13-14, 2026)

• 2.5 hours Saturday (6/13)

• 2.5 hours Sunday (6/14)

• The Boot Camp reinforces high-frequency problem types, timing strategy, and multi-step constructed response questions.

Why This Structure Works

• Weekly 60-minute sessions are designed to maintain focus and prevent cognitive overload. Short, consistent instruction allows students to absorb and apply high-priority concepts without feeling overwhelmed.

• Concepts are introduced in manageable segments, creating space for repetition, reflection, and gradual skill-building between sessions.

• Structured pacing reduces last-minute cramming and promotes steady progress over time.

• The final 2.5-hour Boot Camp sessions provide extended practice once core concepts have already been established, allowing students to strengthen endurance and apply strategies with confidence.

• Longer sessions are intentionally scheduled close to the exam to reinforce timing, accuracy, and multi-step problem-solving in a focused environment.

• This balanced format combines consistency during the learning phase with strategic intensity before the exam.

Investment & Value

Typical Private Tutoring

• $85–$125 per hour on Long Island
• 12 hours of tutoring = $1,020–$1,500+
• Varies in structure depending on tutor

Typical One-Day Review Courses

• $175–$250 per subject
• Large-group format
• Broad review of many topics in a single day
• Overwhelming for some students.
• Limited opportunity for follow-up instruction

SOMA Ed Structured Regents Review

• $600 (less than $50 per hour)
• Installment payments available
• 7 live weekly sessions (60 minutes each)
• Follow-up with Instructor available.
• Two 2.5-hour Boot Camp sessions
• 12 total instructional hours
• Small-group format
• Focus on high-priority standards and recurring Regents patterns
• Structured pacing designed to reduce overwhelm
• Emphasis on accuracy, timing, and constructed-response clarity

Who This Program is For

• Feel overwhelmed by the wide range of Algebra I topics
• Want structured guidance instead of random practice
• Need help organizing their approach to multi-step problems
• Lose points due to small mistakes or pacing issues
• Want to walk into the June Regents exam prepared and confident

This program is designed for students who:

**This is not a cram course. It is structured preparation built over time.

Program Leadership

This program is led by math educators with years of experience teaching Algebra I and developing curriculum aligned with New York State standards.

Instruction is grounded in Regents analysis, standards alignment, and structured progression. Sessions are designed to help students reduce errors, improve organization, and approach the exam with clarity.

Small-group instruction allows for direct interaction, focused feedback, and intentional pacing.

Technology Requirements

• Reliable internet connection
• Access to a computer or tablet capable of running Google Meet and Google Classroom
• Ability to open shared PDFs and digital materials
• Ability to upload completed work electronically

Some school-issued devices may restrict access to external platforms. Families are responsible for ensuring appropriate device access prior to the first session.

Reserve Your Seat

Enrollment for the May 2026 Algebra I Regents Review Cohort 1 Closes May 1.

Enrollment is limited to maintain a small-group learning environment.