https://yellowbear.education/blog-2-1 daily 0.75 2022-07-13 https://yellowbear.education/home daily 0.75 2024-02-23 https://yellowbear.education/contact daily 0.75 2024-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/1594961828668-2KLAW45V4CBZTBPDR6HJ/image-asset.jpeg Contact https://yellowbear.education/student-testimonials daily 0.75 2024-12-23 https://yellowbear.education/results daily 0.75 2024-12-23 https://yellowbear.education/college-admissions daily 0.75 2024-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/1708997011755-IV4FFJVGZ8QZRP97I6HM/image-asset.jpeg College Admissions - College Prospecting and Finding Your Best Fit Creating a balanced college list is the first step in the admissions process. Important factors such as reputation, size, location, degree programs, school culture, cost, internship and undergraduate research opportunities, job placement rates, study abroad programs, and more all need to be considered. Our intimate knowledge of the top schools across the country, coupled with our research tools allow us to guide students through this process in order to guarantee they apply to colleges that meet all of their wants and needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/1651013335552-1P1FU5OWRBPCWIYX6UJK/unsplash-image-UD2OnkvwAYE.jpg College Admissions - College Visits and Demonstrating Interest Visiting a college in person empowers students and families the opportunity to get a better feel for a school and discover if it is a good fit. However, it’s important to go beyond the basic campus tours and marketing brochures in order to evaluate each institution objectively. By creating detailed plans with the right questions to ask and what exactly to look for, our families arrive for their visits feeling prepared and excited to explore the potential of each college on their list. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/1651013514453-XZWRRC5LMTIKG2HC3SZ0/unsplash-image-6RTM8EsD1T8.jpg College Admissions - Essays and Personal Statements Colleges and universities read thousands of essays every year. With an increasing emphasis on this character-based component of the application, its imperative to know exactly what admissions officers are looking for and how you can stand out. We guide students through all of their essays by helping them develop their voice and share their stories in a way that resonates with both admissions and scholarship committees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/1651013771084-FIHSF5NGJJKYWJ3LDEKJ/unsplash-image-LQ1t-8Ms5PY.jpg College Admissions - Interview Preparation Many of the most selective schools require an interview with either an admissions officer or an alumnus. Moreover, scholarships often require interviews conducted by a committee. By completing mock interviews and preparing for various question types, our students walk into these interviews feeling prepared and ready to leave a lasting impression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/4fc4321e-d262-492c-a164-ad7085ba8a35/unsplash-image-joqWSI9u_XM.jpg College Admissions - Scholarships and Financial Aid With tuition and fees continuing to rise every year, scholarships, grants, and financial aid have become more important than ever. We work diligently to unpack the financial aid process and true cost of each school. By identifying all possible opportunities, including scholarships and institutional aid, we’ve been able to save our families hundreds of thousands of dollars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/e16eb87d-ae72-46e4-80a0-429aa19da1f5/unsplash-image-Z-fq3wBVfMU.jpg College Admissions - Pre-Collegiate and Fly-In Programs Many students are not aware of the unique opportunity to experience life on a college campus through pre-collegiate or fly-in programs. By attending these programs, students take part in courses, workshops, and seminars while living on campus. This allows them a chance to get a taste of the college experience and can provide an opportunity to build connections with faculty and staff. These relationships are beneficial during the application review process and once students matriculate at that institution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/e092d310-7bfb-4b78-a7be-465668e660b0/pexels-ivan-samkov-5676744.jpg College Admissions - Internships and Volunteering Many students end up changing their major or course of study once they start college due to a lack of understanding of what these careers actually entail. This leads to additional years in school and additional costs. To mitigate this, we work with students to identify internships, volunteering experiences, and high school research opportunities that provide a better perspective of potential careers while also improving their resume. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/1708997079876-EIQCPB0WWZT5WFG0PDW0/image-asset.jpeg College Admissions - Letters of Recommendation Letters of recommendation are an often overlooked but critical aspect of the application process. Students need guidance in evaluating their relationships with teachers, counselors, administrators, employers, and others in order to maximize the impact these recommendations will have without leaving them to the last minute. We work with them to curate recommendation requests and get ahead in this process so recommenders can provide a comprehensive and detailed letter that stands out and adds value to the overall application package. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/be16008c-d8d9-42a4-8c01-7833900b71ea/unsplash-image-7iSEHWsxPLw.jpg College Admissions - Resumes In every application, whether for college or scholarships, students will need to list their achievements. These should include clubs and extracurricular participation, work and volunteer experiences, and even pertinent coursework. We work with students to gather this essential information, format it correctly, and write engaging descriptions that fully encompass the work they’ve done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/5f412e87-f9c2-4ac9-8230-61e9244f907c/unsplash-image-gMsnXqILjp4.jpg College Admissions - Course and Extracurricular Selection Selecting the right courses that put students on a path to honors, advanced (AP/IB), and/or concurrent enrollment starts as early as their freshman year of high school. Simultaneously, participating in extracurriculars that explore academic and career interests while also preparing for leadership opportunities is crucial. We work with students to help make these important decisions as early as possible in order to guarantee they are on the right path for academic and leadership development. https://yellowbear.education/academic-coaching daily 0.75 2023-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/1652222032994-Q78L1YW1MRRGQ9L8JJL8/unsplash-image-yvEkwjSBZIY.jpg Academic Coaching - Organization Students must develop organizational routines and habits in high school if they are going to succeed with higher level coursework and increasing academic deadlines. Using a student’s current coursework, we set up and teach an efficient and effective organizational model that fits their needs and can be used at the collegiate level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/1651982867953-TSJGBQZUTCKLHBDBT4B3/unsplash-image-wKu5yvAT0bg.jpg Academic Coaching - Planning & Time Management As students progress through their academic journey and take on more responsibilities, its imperative that they have an effective planning and time management system. This allows them to participate in more activities they enjoy while also reducing the stress and anxiety that comes with ongoing pressure and deadlines. We advise students to use planning tools that help them find balance while simultaneously developing their time management skills for college and beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/1651983721373-YE15PAFNU3SJT98GTOBH/unsplash-image-gcsNOsPEXfs.png Academic Coaching - Study Skills Learning how to effectively prepare for tests, quizzes, and presentations is a skill that many students complain they aren’t explicitly taught in high school and therefore are unprepared for in college. Using their current coursework, we prepare our students on how to approach different types of content-based exams, what effective studying looks like, and how to adjust their approach for varying types of assessments - all within the context of the rigor we know they are going to confront in college. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/1652044972131-7G5ZRU2ECPQWEOZO8U31/unsplash-image-5bYxXawHOQg.jpg Academic Coaching - Note-Taking The ability to take effective notes that a student can learn from is an essential skill for academic success, particularly at the college level. Notes need to be reflective to the type of content a student is learning, formatted in an organized way, and taken in class in an efficient manner. We work with students to build and hone their skills in this area which can have lasting benefits throughout their academic journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/ed1e8203-a118-4774-b689-f9dcd48bb7c3/unsplash-image-0CvHQ62gwY8.jpg Academic Coaching - Advocacy Everyone faces moments where they have to self-advocate, whether in their academic or professional journey. Those who are able to advocate for themselves can overcome these challenges, leading to better outcomes. In our work with students, we teach them how to properly communicate and advocate for themselves with teachers, professors, and employers. 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We provide comprehensive one-on-one support for each of the AP exams to ensure students maintain a high GPA while maximizing their scores for college credit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/1652052876112-ACL1I3UJOSBF9M3SBEPM/unsplash-image--hgJu2ykh4E.jpg Test Prep - International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams In order to receive college credit for IB coursework, students are required to receive passing scores on both higher level (HL) and standard level (SL) exams. For individual exams, most colleges will provide 1-3 course credits depending on each exam score and completion of the IB Diploma. 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From the basics of Algebra to derivatives in Calculus, our team works to both cover current content and get students caught up quickly while also building and improving on the foundational skills needed for future success in math. Our services include: Pre-Algebra Algebra I & II Geometry Pre-Calculus Trigonometry Calculus A & B (including AP) Statistics (including AP) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/1672515189172-HN3FWFXX6HET04K2MROP/unsplash-image-cuqp2Jzz_lY.jpg Tutoring - Sciences There are vast differences between the science disciplines and therefore it is important for students to understand which study skills to employ and which resources to use. We work with students to understand the nuances of important concepts and feel confident no matter which subject they are learning. 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By creating detailed plans with the right questions to ask and what exactly to look for, our families arrive for their visits feeling prepared and excited to explore the potential of each school on their list. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f108889c8e374009933f6ca/1708539199204-YHQKJEXWD5WS4EVWG6DB/image-asset.jpeg Private School Admissions - Essays and Personal Statements Elite high schools read thousands of essays every year. With an increasing emphasis on this character-based component of the application, its imperative to know exactly what admissions teams are looking for and how you can stand out. 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