I just started a few days ago with my pre-license course through Real Estate Express, for NY, [url=http://www.realestateexpress.com/prelicense/NY/prelicense_info.asp][/url]
I like the course so far, but maybe if someone has used this for pre-licensing, specifically for the states of AL and NY, I think that they could give us a better idea of how the course helped with the state exam and also with preparing them for their career in Real Estate. Also, the silver package comes with the Exam Prep Master and a guarantee that you will pass the state exam if you follow their directions.
I chose the Diamond package for the state of AL at the above link, but for NY the Silver package is available and comes with everything, basically, that my package came with, minus the 30 post-license course which may not be necessary in your state? As this is all new to me, a Realtor or someone more knowledgeable on Real Estate licensing in NY will hopefully chime in with more information.
Also, check out these two web pages that I just located that has information on licensing in NY:
[url=http://www.realestateexpress.com/prelicense/NY/StateRequirements.asp][/url]
and [url=http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lcns/realestate/index.html]New York Real Estate Commission[/url]
Good luck,
Matthew