Q. Do I need the Living Environment Regents to graduate? What is a passing grade?
A. In order to graduate with a regents diploma from a New York State public school (and from some private schools), students must pass at least one science regents exam. This does not have to be the Living Environment Regents- the Chemistry, Physics, or Earth Science Regents will also fulfill this requirement. However, to get an Advanced Regents Diploma, students need to pass at least two science Regents Exams, and one of them must be the Living Environment Regents.
A passing score for any Regents Exam is 65% (as of 2011).
Q. What qualifications do your Living Environment Regents tutors have?
A. All of our tutors are very experienced educators. As of the summer of 2011, our biology tutors have an average of 9 years experience teaching biology. Their degrees range from a BS in Biology to an MD.
Q. How should I prepare for the Living Environment Regents? When should I take it?
A. Students normally take the Living Environment Regents in the spring of the year that they take high school biology. Of course, the best preparation for this exam is being a good student. In other words, paying attention and asking questions in biology class, completing all homework assignments with thought and care, and studying for regular class exams are all very important. We also recommend that all students take at least one full-length practice test before taking the Living Environment Regents. » Read more: Living Environment (Biology) Regents FAQ