We champion a new and dynamic aspect to tutoring
Direct, proven, and engaging, academic coaching can be a superior option or addition for learners who discover that classroom-based education isn't a precise fit for their learning style.
We're known for our quick-feedback, skills-based learning -- a style that has demonstrated its success for over a decade and a half. This approach is useful for several reasons, and works for not only very busy students (like student athletes, frequent travelers, entrepreneurially minded individuals, future S.T.E.M. or law majors, and future medical students), but for students who find personalized, conversational, and rapid-feedback based learning a more effective and efficient strategy.
Why does it work?
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Courses We Cover
We are proud of our expertise in simplifying and teaching challenging material to our students. BFA exclusively brings on team members with a wide and active range of subject knowledge and experience. This commitment helps us sustain unrivaled results for our students while keeping costs low and accessibility to our services high.
High School Academic Courses
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Algebra I & II
Trigonometry
Geometry
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Statistics
World History
Literature I-V
Writing
Gov't & Politics
Advanced Placement Courses
Biology
Chemistry
Physics B & C
Calculus AB & BC
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Statistics
US History
European History
World History
Language & Literature
Computer Science
Gov't & Politics
University Level Courses
Biology
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physics
Calculus I-III
Differential Equations
Statistics
Economics
History Courses
Literature
Writing
Ecology
AP Courses and Exams
Advance Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses have become popular if not commonplace over the last decade. We find that a student's earlier introduction to the ideas, skills, and concepts that comprise the AP and IB pantheon of courses does indeed help him or her better explore early interests and talents, affording a broader selection of opportunities over time.
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The BFA team has built a strong reputation around helping students truly capitalize on AP and IB availability. We know the subject matter and exam details inside and out, understand how (and if) college credit should be applied, and evaluate the long-term risks for accepting AP credits at institutions whose courses move far beyond the scope of the typical AP or IB course.
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The AP and IB courses we offer are summarized here.
University Level Coaching
Much of the coursework that can deter even an ambitious and organized student from pursuing high-level majors and their subsequent career directions arrives during the first and second year of undergraduate study. Think organic chemistry or calculus II for STEM majors. It is not unsurprising to learn that many of the students who depart from their initial plan often do not return to it. We are steadfast proponents of academic exploration and advise our students to scope out many different career possibilities, but we understand that this may unnecessarily disadvantage students for whom progressing in their academic disciplines may rely solely on the basis of a single course or exam. Much of our focus is on provisional preparation, so that students can more reliably trust their investments into the education that prepares them for their professional fields.
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Accordingly, we formulate our methods, benchmarks, and content around this reality: deep learning, analytical and critical thinking, nomenclature mastery, and knowledge of both historical and modern challenges within the field are essential to long term success. ​
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One last note: a student's capability to write intently, articulate clearly, and use rhetorical strategies to his or her advantage cannot be understated. Regardless of a student's intended major or career field, we incorporate these principles into our work, thereby ensuring that hard-fought solutions to challenging problems aren't diminished on account of poor communication!
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The University Level Courses we offer are summarized here.
