Youth4AM stands as a unique and comprehensive SHSAT preparation program, offering students the advantage of learning from highly experienced professional teachers with over 20 years of SHSAT expertise. In addition, our students receive personalized one-on-one tutoring sessions from exceptional teacher assistants (TAs) hailing from esteemed high schools within New York City, including Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, Hunter, Townsend Harris, and others. These TAs, chosen for their outstanding academic achievements, maintain a minimum GPA requirement of 92.

Beyond its role as an SHSAT Prep, Youth4AM is a visionary five-year leadership development initiative, thoughtfully curated by the New York Residents Alliance (NYRA), a federally registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our core mission revolves around nurturing future leaders, instilling vital soft and hard skills in high school students, thus preparing them for their college journey and subsequent careers.

At Youth4AM, we strongly emphasize the value of community service, encouraging students to embrace integrity and actively contribute to the betterment of our society for the benefit of future generations. Furthermore, our program seeks to inspire and empower the youth to embrace their dual identities, fostering an environment where they confidently express their opinions in American democracy. By promoting values such as diligence, progress, and familial harmony, we endeavor to cultivate a generation of young leaders who take pride in embodying excellent values and advocating positive change.

The New York Residents Alliance (NYRA), a federally registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has been proudly organizing a 6-week SHSAT Preparation Summer Camp since 2019. Our primary mission is to advocate for the equal rights and safety of Chinese Americans in education. Through this camp, we aim to nurture future leaders by providing SHSAT tutoring and comprehensive program management training. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to community service, rather than profit-driven motives, which has earned us recognition and certification from 10+ local elected officials.

It is important to note that all our staff members are dedicated volunteers who do not receive compensation for their services. Their passion lies in contributing to the betterment of the community by empowering students through education and support.

• Experienced educators with more than 20 years of SHSAT teaching experience.
• In-depth analysis of individual students’ strengths and weaknesses.
• Unbeatable SHSAT prep cost, with a rate at less than $6 per hour.
• Personalized learning with a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to Student Ratio, where TAs come from specialized or top high schools with a minimum GPA of 92.
• Comprehensive learning covering civic education, Chinese culture, and more.

In 2023:

• 91% of students received a score higher than the minimum cutoff score.
• 70% of students met the cutoff for the top three specialized high schools.

In 2022:

• 91% of students received a score higher than the minimum cutoff score.
• 68% of students met the cutoff for the top three specialized high schools.

In 2021:

• 75% of students received a score higher than the minimum cutoff score.
• 52% of students met the cutoff for the top three specialized high schools.

In 2020:

• 78% of students received a score higher than the minimum cutoff score.
• 47% of students met the cutoff for the top three specialized high schools.

In 2019:

• 65% of students received a score higher than the minimum cutoff score.
• 50% of students met the cutoff for the top three specialized high schools.

• This program is open to current 6th and 7th-grade students, no GPA minimum required as long as they are willing to put effort.
• During teacher and group review sessions, participants are required to have their cameras turned on.
• Attendance in all activities is mandatory.
• Failure to cooperate will result in removal from the program.

This 120-hour camp offers an exceptional value at the affordable rate, equivalent to less than $6 per hour, encompassing all essential learning materials and a high-quality Youth4AM T-shirt, thoughtfully provided by dedicated volunteers from the New York Residents Alliance (NYRA). In contrast, the average 75-hour SHSAT Prep camp, conducted over 5 weeks with 3 hours per day, 5 days per week, typically incurs costs of more than  $1000, exceeding $15 per hour. Register before certain deadlines to enjoy lower tuition fees!

• Register before 11:59 PM on March 29, 2024, for $600

• Register before 11:59 PM on April 14, 2024, for $650

• Register before 11:59 PM on May 5, 2024, for $700

We genuinely appreciate any generous contributions and donations. Should you choose to contribute more than the required amount, the surplus amount will be treated as a donation and qualify for 50% tax-deductible status, as NYRA is officially registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your support helps further our mission and initiatives aimed at promoting equal opportunities in education.

A full refund is available within the first three classes. No refunds will be given after the third class.

If you decide to cancel your registration, please inform us so that we can offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.

Youth4AM’s classes will take place VIRTUALLY over Zoom with a certified teacher, smaller group sessions with TAs, lessons, in-depth homework review, and mock tests.

The Zoom link will be provided to all registered students.